INFO 2013 - Scouts Victoria

Guides/Leaders” and “Abseiling Participants”. However, there are certain pre-course requirements that must be met prior toparticipation in any of these courses:Abseiling Participant:• Must be able to produce a jump log with a minimum of 400m over 3 different jump sites;• Must be at least 15 years of age and be a current member of Scouts Australia.Abseiling Guide:• Must be able to produce a jump log with a minimum of 1000m over 4 different jump sites;• Must be at least 18 years of age and be a current member of Scouts Australia;• Hold a current level 2 or equivalent First Aid Certificate;• Must have already satisfactorily completed the Basic Activity Guide training module;• Must complete Training of Trainers – Training MethodsAbseiling Leader:• Must be able to produce a jump log with a minimum of 15,000m over various jump sites;• Must be at least 21 years of age and be a current member of Scouts Australia;• Hold a current level 2 or equivalent First aid certificate;• Must have already satisfactorily completed the Advanced Activity Leader training module;• Must complete Training of Trainers – AssessorCourse Date Location Closing dateAbseiling Participant (code 603) 2-3 March Emerald 1 FebruaryAbseiling Participant (code 603) 6-7 July tba 7 JuneAbseiling Basic (code 601) 20-21 April, 4-5 May Mt Waverley, Burwood 22 MarchAssessment weekend 18-19 May tbaAbseiling Basic (code 601) 3-4, 17-18 August Tba 5 JulyAssessment weekend 7-8 September TbaAbseiling Advanced (code 602) Obtained on successful completion of further assessment as an Abseiling GuideCOURSE COST – refer dates in Training Calendar:• Abseiling Guide: $120:00 per person*• Abseiling Participant: $40:00 per person**Other costs may be incurred (accommodation/meals) where the course is conducted as residential course at a country locationThe venue at which each course will be conducted will be advised to you upon acceptance of your course application.• All course applications must be accompanied by a TR1 form.• All cheques are to be made payable to the VBAC.• All course applications must be submitted no later than one [1] month prior to the course date.• Please direct your course application to VBAC at our mail address:The Training Officer, VBAC, P.O. Box 785, MT WAVERLEY. VIC. 3149.All other enquiries relating to Abseiling should be directed to the Branch Activity Leader:Peter Macdonald, P.O. Box 124, COCKATOO, VIC, 3781. (M) 0439 049 668 (E) BLAA.abseiling@vicscouts.asn.auSkills Recognition.The Skills Recognition procedure for abseiling is now fully established. If you have experience in abseiling and believe you mayqualify for skills recognition, you may apply by contacting the VBAC by phone; sending written details to our P.O. Box; bydropping us a line through our web site or by turning up to one of our meetings.We will provide the necessary information and forms for you to complete and we will let you know what detail we need from youin order to complete the process. If you have previously held a certificate, we will ask you to produce evidence of currency so thatwe may consider your request.All Abseiling Instructors/Leaders/Guides/Participants should be well aware of the fact that your initial accreditation remains validfor 3 years only and that it is your responsibility to request renewal every third year thereafter. Renewal of an abseilingqualification is normally achieved by providing a log book of abseiling activities.Assessment Weekends may also be appropriate for Leaders applying for reissue of their qualifications.SCOUT SECTION - ABSEILING PROFICIENCY BADGEVBAC has set aside a number of days and/or weekends to be available for Districts and Regions specifically for Scouts wishing toqualify for the Scout Abseiling Proficiency Badge. Scouts seeking to qualify should understand that this will involve explanationof Activity protocols and pre-jump requirements. In total, the badge requires about 10 hours to complete. Early reservations areessential. Please book though your Region team or direct though VBAC.77