MLD Training

What makes a Trained Leader?

Cub Scout Leaders are considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials and the Cub Scout Leader Specific Training for the position they are holding at the time of being trained.

Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Troop committee members are considered trained upon completion of New Leader Essentials and the Troop Committee Challenge. Venture crew Advisors and crew committee members are considered trained upon completion.

Some points for clarification:

A person has to complete New Leader Essentials only once. If their position changes, they merely have to attend the additional courses listed for their new position to be considered trained.
Youth Protection Training is required for every registered leader in the Northern Star Council. This training must be renewed every two years. This training has been commonly included in Leadership Training events because it is convenient for leaders. This course is officially called “Youth Protection Guidelines: Training for Volunteer Leaders and Parents,” in the 46-minute videotape session, or “Youth Protection Guidelines for Adult Leaders and Parents,” online.
Fast Start Training should be taken by a leader within 48 hours of their taking a volunteer position, and it is recommended that it be completed before any part of the training process. Cub Scout and Boy Scout fast start videos are also great as parent orientation tools. Cub Scout and Boy Scout Fast Start training are also available as self guided online learning sessions.
BALOO training, or completion of Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, is required of the person in charge of a Cub Scout Pack campout.
Training beyond the requirements listed above is helpful, but cannot be required, e.g. insisting that Troop Committee members complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.