THE WESTERN TRAINING COMMITTEE

Here is some information on Scouts Canada's new Canadian Path Wood Badge II.   

 

With the advent of the new Canadian Path Wood Badge II program released this winter nation-wide, it was determined that there would be a significant shift in how Scouters earn Wood Badge II going forward.

 

Quick FAQ - Dispelling Some Myths

 

Myth #1:  If I have Wood Badge I section specific, I have to take Wood Badge I Canadian Path to start Wood Badge II Canadian Path.

Fact:  No, you do not.  Anyone with Wood Badge I section specific or Canadian Path can start Wood Badge II.  In reality, since Wood Badge II is a competency-based program, anyone who is registered as a Scouter can take any kind of training or participate in any activity that can count toward Wood Badge II Canadian Path.  As we move forward, more and more workshop training will be offered at Indaba Day / ScoutingU training days that will help Scouters reach competency levels for Wood Badge II.

 

Myth #2:  If I have Wood Badge I section specific, I do not have to take Wood Badge I Canadian Path.

Fact:  Yes, and no.  If you hold Wood Badge I for a specific section that you volunteer with right now, then you are good to go except that you have to complete the Respect training by August 30th.  Once you decide to move to a new Section, you need to take Wood Badge I Canadian Path.

 

Myth #3:  I have to retake Wood Badge I Canadian Path each time I move to a new section.

Fact:  No you do not.  All that is expected is that you make yourself familiar with section specific knowledge for the new section you move to.

 

Myth #4:  I have to attend a Wood Badge II Canadian Path course at Family Training Event (FTE) to earn my beads.

Fact:  No you do not.  Starting with FTE 2017, the training program for Scouters will comprise of modules to support Wood Badge II Canadian Path.  The focus of FTE is to improve your skills as a Scouter so you can bring those skills back to your Section.  Scouters should not expect to complete Wood Badge II and receive their beads at FTE but the workshops offered will help a Scouter earn their beads a lot faster.

 

WOOD BADGE II CANADIAN PATH

 

I recommend you start by reading "How to Earn Your Wood Badge II".  It provides a brief explanation about how Scouters can earn Wood Badge II.

 

Next, review the 26 Scouter Development Cards (modules) that are described in the "Canadian Path Wood Badge II for Section Scouter Guide".

 

To earn a Wood Badge II, the Scouter needs to attain a minimum of Level 3 in each Development Card (module).

 

It is vital that each Scouter select a "Support Scouter" ... a Scouter who is Wood Badge I Canadian Path qualified who will act as:

• a mentor or facilitator - help the Scouter to design a learning journey to complete Scouter Development Cards

• a coach - to help deliver training on skills they have the expertise to coach on

• most important ... a personal "accountability buddy".  Scouters need to meet with their Support Scouter on a regular basis (monthly) to review their progress.

See "How to be a Support Scouter" and "Wood Badge II Support Scouter Guide" for more details on what to look for and expect from a Support Scouter.

 

A SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL

 

The Western Training Committee has developed some resources that will help you get started:

• Canadian Path Wood Badge II Section Scouter Guide replacement cover (download as Guide-CP-WB2_Cover-Tracking.pdf). 
  If you print out the guide, use this as the replacement for the cover.  It has a tracking guide on the right margin.

• Canadian Path Wood Badge II Personal Assessment spreadsheet (download as CP-WB2-Personal-Assessment.xlsx).
  This is an excel spreadsheet that will help you complete a self-assessment with your Support Scouter.  This will clearly define a start point and show what you need to focus on.

• Canadian Path Wood Badge II Personal Assessment SAMPLE (download as CP-WB2-Personal-Assessment-Sample.pdf). 
  This PDF is a guide to the self-assessment spreadsheet.