Training of Regional Representatives

General

Regional Representatives are employees or volunteers of an Operating Authority, who are after successful conclusion of the corresponding training, are certified by the Award Association as Consultants, Gold Assessors, NETZWERK Correspondents or Trainers. Pre-condition is a written Declaration of Commitment (cf. Guidelines for Regional Representatives), certification is for three-year revocation.

The Training of Regional Representatives includes the following elements:

1. Introductory Learning and Preparation (in respect to skills needed for the chosen role and concerning the Award);

2. Specific Course for Regional Representatives (Accreditation Course followed by Induction Practice);

3. Participation in the Training Required for Recertification.

The Introductory Training in respect to the Award includes the Leaders Course and the Management Course. Depending on the chosen role also technical knowledge to the general level of the following courses are required:

1. Consultant: Assessor Competence (EFQM);

2. Gold Assessor: Mountain Leader Course (Wanderleiter);

3. NETZWERK-Correspondent: Reporters Course;

4. Trainer: Instructor Course (Fachtrainer).

The specific Course for Regional Representatives includes a total of five days training course. It is divided into theory and practice with the following options:

1. Theory and practice are taught separately in an Accreditation Course (2.5 days) and Induction Practice (2.5 days). This modular form is available for all roles; in the Training Course, the theory part can also be integrated into guided practice at TWO Leaders Courses.

2. For the entire training a suitable, at least four-day event serves as a framework. This integrated form is only available for Gold Assessors and NETZWERK Correspondents.

The specific Modular Course for Regional Representatives begins with traditional Accreditation Course. For the Induction Practice, there are then the following options:

1. Consultant: Participation in On-site visits of the Association;

2. Gold Assessor: Expeditions on the Silver and Gold levels where a National Assessor is involved;

3. NETZWERK Correspondent: Creating NETZWERK articles during courses and other events of the association;

4. Trainer: Helping as an assistant trainer in a Leaders Course.

Events that can be used for an Integrated Training are marked in the calendar accordingly. Participants who wish to take this option have an extended program with early arrival and daily special sessions.

For the Recertification – which is required every three years – must be proven:

1. Participation in at least one Conference for Regional Representatives;

2. Practical exercise of the role (Consultant, Gold Assessor and Trainer: at least once);

3. Proof of this work in the personal Logbook.

Requirements for the particular roles

Consultant

1. Purpose: The course qualifies in theory and practice for co-leading on-site consultation workshops as part of the process of introduction or extension of the Award.

2. Target group: Experienced Award leaders who want to support the Association as a Consultant in a particular area.

3. Content: Introduction, Self-test, Regional Representatives, Literature & Media, Quality Development in the Award Work, Pilot Projects, On-site Visits, Case Studies, Logbook, Individual Feedback, Conclusion.

Gold Assessor

1. Purpose: The course qualifies in theory and practice for the assessing of Gold expeditions. It is a pre-condition for the accreditation as a Wild Country Assessor by the Association.

2. Target group: Experienced Award leaders who want to become a Gold Assessor. The minimum age for acting as a Gold Assessor is 21.

3. Content: Introduction, Self-test, Regional Representatives, Literature & Media, Expedition Guide, Wild Country Areas, Assessor Role, Significant Assessment Stages, Working in a Wild Country Area, Case Studies, Logbook, Individual Feedback, Conclusion.

NETZWERK Correspondent

1. Purpose: The course qualifies in theory and practice to post photos and text contributions about the regional Award work for the online Award magazine NETZWERK.

2. Target group: Experienced Award leaders who want to support the Association as a NETZWERK Correspondent in a particular area.

3. Content: Introduction, Self-test, Regional Representatives, Literature & Media, Principles and Styles of Journalism & Research, NETZWERK & NETZWERK CMS, Case Studies, Logbook, Individual Feedback, Conclusion.

Trainer

1. Purpose: The course qualifies in theory and practice for co-leading Leaders Courses and the management of Gold Seminars.

2. Target group: Experienced Award leaders who want to support the Association as a Trainer in a particular area.

3. Content: Introduction, Self-test, Regional Representatives, Literature & Media, Support and Training System, Leaders Course, Planning and Evaluation of Courses & Course Documentation, Case Studies, Logbook, Individual Feedback, Conclusion.