Before attending Basic Course for Unit Leader few subjects sent as a SLM to the candidates along with a selection letter for the Basic Course.

The Basic Training Course is the first stage in the continuous Training of the Unit Leaders upto Himalaya Wood Badge Course. This provides the foundation to work successfully as Unit Leaders, through which the Scout / Guide spirit and enthusiasm is inculcated in the Unit Leaders. On completing the Basic Course successfully, he / she can take the responsibility as a Unit Leader of the particular section in the Scout / Guide Group.

This is a formal Residential Course with two Modules i.e. SLM (Self Learning Modules) & RM (Residential Modules) for seven days continuously and separate for each section. The Basic Courses can also be conducted as Day Courses or Weekend Courses for seven days with compulsory three nights stay. Weekend Courses preferably consecutively and to be spread over a maximum period of two months. The Course is intended to train willing participant in his/her job as a Unit Leader. After successful completion of this Course, a person can work as a warranted Scouter / Guider in a Group of the Section concerned. The Course must be skill oriented and practical subjects should be more emphasized. Handouts must to be provided well in advance before the Course commences. Assessment during the Course should be effective in order to maintain standard. Course recognition and authorisation certificates are to be issued by the State Training Commissioner (Scouts). District level executives take initiative to organise this course. The minimum age will be 18 years for Basic Cub Master / Flock Leader, Scout Master / Guide Captain and 21 years for Rover Scout Leaders / Ranger Leader.

For Cub Master / Lady Cub Master / Assistant C.M. / Asst. Lady C.M. : A man or woman must possess Matriculation or equivalent qualification.
Scout Master / Lady Scout Master / Asst. S. M. / Asst. Lady S. M. : A man or woman must possess Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent qualification.
Rover Scout Leader: He should preferably possess the degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification.

For Bunny Aunties: A woman must possess Matriculation or equivalent qualification.
Flock Leaders / Assistant flock Leaders: A woman must possess Matriculation or equivalent qualification.
Guide Captains / Assistant Guide Captains: A woman must possess Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent qualification.
Ranger Leaders / Assistant Ranger Leaders: She should preferably possess the degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification.

Note: In exceptional cases, exemption from educational qualification may be granted by the State Chief Commissioner on the recommendation of concerned Assistant district Commissioner, district Commissioner and district Chief Commissioner.

This is a formal Residential course with two modules i.e. SLM & RM for 7 days continuously separate for each section.

To undergo Advanced Course, a candidate should:

1. Register his / her Unit & hold valid warrant for at least 3 months.
2. Have completed six months after the Basic Course.

Note: After successful completion of the Advanced Course, the Unit Leaders will be eligible to wear the HWB woggle.

There are separate Training Studies containing a set of questions to be answered by candidates for Cub / Bulbul, Scout / Guide and Rover / Ranger Section. The Training Study will be revised every four years by DDSLT / DDGLT and sent to STC (S / G). The STC (S / G) shall arrange to send them to the concerned Scouter / Guuder directly under intimation to the DTC. The STC (S / G) of the state will prepare a panel of readers for evaluating the study of candidate, who has completed Advanced Course. After completion of all the formalities, the STC (S/G) will issue a certificate to the candidate under intimation to DDSLT / DDGLT and DTC (S / G).

This is a formal Residential course with two modules i.e. SLM & RM for 7 days continuously separate for each section. The Himalaya Wood Badge Course is designed with a view to provide opportunities to consider in some depth, their own leadership role in the Movement and also to develop skills of leadership required in the Section concerned. It is for their progressive development keeping in view the changing needs and five training needs of Adult Leaders viz. Understanding Skills, Relationship Skills, Scouting /Guiding Skills, Planning Skills and Implementation Skills. It also gives an opportunity to share experiences with other leaders.

In order to undergo Himalaya Wood Badge Course, a candidate should complete the following :

1. Should work at least for 12 months after the completion of the Advanced course successfully.
2. He / She should successfully complete the Training Study issued by the NTC through STC (S / G).
3. For Scout Wing - A Scouter should have at least two Tritiya Charan Cubs / Four Tritiya Sopan Scouts / Two Rajya Puraskar Rovers as the case may be to his / her credit and submit a certificate from District Organising Commissioner (S) / District Training Commissioner (S).

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4. For Guide Wing - A Guider should have at least two Swarna Pankh Bulbuls / Four Tritiya Sopan Guides / Two Rajya Puraskar Rangers as the case may be to her credit and submit a certificate from District Organising Commissioner (G) / District Training Commissioner (G).

Himalaya Wood Badge Parchment:

FOR SCOUT WING - On successful completion of HWB Course the HWB Parchment and Beads (A necklace of two wooden beads on black cord) signed by the Dy. Director of Scouts (Leader Training) should be issued directly to the participants along with the Course Certificate under intimation to STC (S). A declaration in a prescribed form issued by the NTC should be obtained from the candidates before the Course concludes. HWB Parchment and Beads shall remain with the individual as long as he / she continues to be a member of the organisation.

FOR GUIDE WING - On successful completion of HWB Course the HWB Parchment signed by the Dy. Director Guides (Ldr. Trg.) and Pin should be issued directly to the participants along with the Course Certificate under intimation to STC (G). A declaration in a prescribed form issued by the NTC should be obtained from the candidates before the Course concludes. HWB Parchment and Pin shall remain with the individual as long as she continues to be a member of the Organisation.