Flying Fox

 

 

Events Planned for 2007:

 

Joey Fun Day                          Bundilla           27 May  Construct 26-May

GWSR Scout Jamborette       Bents Basin    8-11 June  Construct 9-June

 

 

Contact for Bookings:

 

Robin & Mary Garrett  4577-2662

 

 

Upcoming Course:

 

Our number of qualified leaders is almost down to none.  We have events which need us, so please come and gain this skill so that you can assist and run Flying Fox activities in our Region for our youth members and communities.  Course is for two nights of theory and a practical weekend.  At least one of the theory nights and the weekend are required.  Cost is $65 for the course with just camping at the weekend and self catering.  If you would like to have bunk style accommodation with self catering, the cost is $80.  All this is to try and keep the cost down.  The application form is on the GWS Region web site or from the Region Office. Send your completed form to the Region Office with cheque by the closing date. 

 

Theory nights are 12th and 19th April at a central location to everyone as possible, maybe South Penrith Scout Hall.  Details will be sent out on confirmation of the course.

Practical weekend is the 20th – 21st of April at Tara Guide Camp Silverdale.

 

Closing date for the applications is close of business on Monday 9th April.

 

 

Details of Flying Fox Qualifications as per the Policy (January 2006):

 

Qualifications and appointments referred to in this Policy shall be valid for three years, and may be reissued subject to satisfactory re-assessment. The following qualifications are included:

 

5.1 Assistant

 

Demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of a Flying Fox Instructor:

 

     a)   the necessary maturity and common sense to safely conduct, and supervise youth members participating in Flying Fox activities.

     b)   Ability to fit safety equipment to meet the manufacturers specifications.

 

5.2 Basic Guide

 

Demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of a Flying Fox Instructor:

 

a)   the necessary maturity and common sense to safely conduct, and supervise youth members participating in Flying Fox activities.

b)   knowledge of all aspects of Schedule A to this Policy.

c)   technical ability to safely assist an Advanced Guide or above in constructing and managing a Flying Fox activity.

 

5.3 Advanced Guide

 

Demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of a Flying Fox Instructor:

 

a)   have fulfilled the requirements of Flying Fox Guide - Basic,

b)   technical ability to safely construct and manage Flying Fox activities in a variety of locations and over a range of spans, using both natural fibre and wire rope construction methods.

 

5.4 Fox Supervisor

 

Demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of a Flying Fox Assessor:

 

    a)   have fulfilled the requirements for Flying Fox Guide - Advanced.

    b)   the instructional ability to train both adult and youth members in the requirements for safe construction and management of Flying Fox activities.

    c)   the technical ability to assess, safely construct and manage Flying Fox activities in a variety of locations and over a range of spans, using both natural fibre and wire rope construction.

    d)   This qualification allows you to run the activity involving registered members of the Association and members of the public.

 

5.5. Flying Fox Instructor

 

Demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of a Flying Fox Assessor:

 

a)   have fulfilled the requirements for Flying Fox Supervisor.

b)   knowledge of all aspects of Schedule B to this Policy.

c)   the instructional ability to train both adult and youth members in the requirements for safe construction and management of Flying Fox activities.

    d)   the technical ability to assess, safely construct and manage Flying Fox activities in a variety of locations and over a range of spans, using both natural fibre and wire rope construction.

    e)   must have completed the component Train Small Groups of Certificate 4 Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent).

 

5.6 Flying Fox Assessor

 

Demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of the Regional Coordinator (Flying Fox) and/or

Regional Commissioner (Activities):

 

     a)   have fulfilled the requirements of Flying Fox Instructor,

     b)   the ability to assess participants and training in Flying Fox activities.

     c)   must hold Certificate 4 in Workplace Training and Assessment

 

 

July, 2006

Note Regarding Participation and courses in Flying Fox (FF):

 

The 6 levels of Flying Fox qualification are clearly defined in new Flying Fox Policy. However, we need to actively promote the following:

i.    People interested in FF should join their local/regional Fox Team.

ii.   They assist on several Foxes, and maintain a log of their hours and tasks.

iii.  They are progressively assessed by the Fox Instructor present.

iv.  At a later point, they can gain their theoretical knowledge and other skills on relevant courses. The course alone does not make someone a ‘competent Foxer’.

v.   They continue to assist, log, and be assessed – and may eventually aim to be a Fox Supervisor/Instructor.

 

Re-qualification: At an appropriate Fox Activity or Refresher Day, new Manuals can be registered to people who have fulfilled previous requirements on a Fox course, AND assessed for competencies on the NEW range of skill levels. The Registration sheet is completed and sent to SACFF for recording.