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Trained Patch

There are many types of training opportunities offered within the BSA.  Some are required and some are considered supplemental.  Some are indoor classes, some are outdoor classes and some are online classes.  The common denominator of all BSA Training is that it designed and delivered with the goal of you, the volunteer adult leader, delivering a fun, safe program within the BSA guidelines that offers an environment for the youth members to grow, learn and have a great time doing it.

 

What is a "Trained Leader"?

 A "Trained Leader" is an adult volunteer who has successfully completed all the training proscribed in the link above.  Each leadership position has a leader-specific training course associated with it and the Trained patch earned applies only to the position for which it was earned.  If a leader attends all training for a Tiger Cub Den Leader and then transitions the next year to a Cub Scout Den Leader role, the leader must attend the training specific to Cub Scout Den Leaders to be considered trained for that position.  Some of those required courses are the same - they do not need to be retaken unless, like is possible with Youth Protection Training, the training certification has expired.  When signing up for a leader specific course, inquire about only attending the necessary part if you have already earned your Trained patch for a previously held position.
 
 

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