Training
This page contains training various training events to be held in the battalion and across Northern Ireland.
Youth Leader Training
Leader Training is the core training for anyone who wishes to become an officer in The Boys' Brigade. It is also for any other leaders who wish to extend their skills and knowledge in working with children and young people but who may not wish to become officers.
Officers are expected to have satisfactorily completed a Youth Leader Training course before being appointed. Warrant Officers should complete Youth Leader Training within their first five years of their appointment.
Book now by completing the Youth Leader Training Registration Form and returning to Rathmore House.
First Aid Certificate Course
This course is held under the auspices of the Rescue and Emergency care Association (REC) and staffed by (REC) trained BB trainers. This is a practical course, which has been adopted by The Sports Council for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Mountain Leadership Training Board.
AIM - To provide Officers with practical First Aid skills and a recognised certificate
DURATION - One Residential Week-end (Saturday 10.00 a.m to Sunday 4.00 p.m. approx.)
DATES - 3/4th October 2009
Expedition Assessors' Accreditation Course
You must complete this course to become an assessor for the Boys' Brigade. The Expedition Assessors' Accreditation Course is on Saturday 7th November 2009 in Lylehill Presbyterian Church Hall (Templepatrick) Cost: £20.00 including the lunch and a DofE Volunteer Record Book.
Expedition Assessors' Accreditation Course Application
Further Information
Boys' Brigade Northern Ireland training events are also published on the BBNI website by Training and Development Officer Kenneth McLaughlin. www.bbni.org.uk
If you would like to advertise your training event on this page contact Keith Greer via the Battalion email - - please remember to include a contact name and email address.
