Adult leaders in units are considered trained, and eligible to wear the official Trained emblem, once they have completed Youth Protection Training and the training courses outlined below.
Step 1 for new leaders is to complete "Youth Protection training". To take the training online, leaders go to www.MyScouting.org and establish an account. You will not be able to register with a BSA Membership number until your application is processed by the Pacific Harbor Council. Once it has been issued, it is VERY IMPORTANT, you return to MyScouting and enter the membership number for the training record. This account is used to track all leadership training.
NOTE: Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer does not meet the BSA’s Youth Protection training requirement at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
Step 2 for new leaders is to complete the application. Once completed the application along with a copy of your certificate of completion for your youth protection training will be turned into the Troop 2 Committee Chair.
Step 3 is "Fast Start training". Fast Start is designed to be used immediately when a leader takes on a new Scouting role, to get a leader off to a fast start before the position specific training is available. It is most commonly taken via e-learning om My Scouting. Fast Start training can also be used as parents’ and chartered organization leaders’ first exposure to Boy Scouting. Its purpose is to acquaint families, new leaders, and others with the program of the Boy Scouts of America and to give specific information about the program phase involved.
Step 4 is "This Is Scouting". This Is Scouting is a supplemental training for all adult leaders. Through a series of presentations, the training presents an overview of the core elements of Scouting, including the organization’s mission, aims, and methods. It also provides leaders with a look at BSA resources and a clear understanding of Scouting’s expectations of its adult leadership.
Step 5. "Leader Specific Training" All leaders have some form of leader position-specific training to prepare them for the opportunities and responsibilities relating to their leadership positions. Leader position specific training is also an opportunity for new leaders to get answers to questions they may have about their roles and about the BSA in general. Training is available for every position at the unit, district, and council level.
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training is divided into Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster (SM/ASM) Training Charter Organization Represenative, and Troop Committee Training. The SM/ASM Training is only available through a classroom setting at District level. Troop Committee training is for Troop Committee Members. This training is also available online. www.scouting.org
Introduction to Outdoor Skills (IOS) is an overnight camp-out training and is part of SM/ASM trainingThe Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmasters must have Leader-Specific prior to attending this course.
Note: Committee members are not required to complete IOS, but are encouraged.
Supplemental Training: The training beyond “the basics” are available on line examples of which are; Safe Swim Defense, Physical Wellness, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safety and Weather Hazards.
For further clarification the "BSA Guide to Leader Training" is attached.