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 Leadership Development Course 2

Introduction - Amended 30 April 2010

There will be 3 courses held in 2010 during the school holidays.

For Boys

For LDC 201 to 203, Boys will report to the BB/GB Campsite in Sembawang on Saturday morning, 8.30 am, in their full uniform. They will be dismissed on Sunday afternoon, latest by 6 pm, from the Campsite.

  

Boys will undergo training to further develop what they have already learnt in LDC1. They will be split into different squads with fellow trainees from other Companies to learn, practise and develop practical leadership skills at the same time.  

 

For Officers

Officers will report to the BB/GB Campsite in Sembawang on Saturday morning, 7.30am, in their full uniform.

2010 Courses

 

Leadership Development Course 201: 5-6 Jun (Sat-Sun)

 

Leadership Development Course 202: 11-12 Dec (Sat-Sun)

 

Leadership Development Course 203: 18-19 Dec (Sat-Sun)

 

Check the BB Officers Online Portal for registration details and vacancies status.

 

Registration

Companies may register for any of the dates, registration will not be based on cluster allocation.

 

The registration may be made by officers online at the officers portal at http://officers.bb.org.sg. 

A complete and hence successful registration for LDC2 requires the submission of all 3 of the following:

  • LDC2 Application via online officers portal

  • LDC2 Consent Form

  • Payment of $60 course fees

The places for the course will be confirmed only upon payment of the course fees through one of the following modes:

* by cheque to “The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore” (please indicate behind the cheque the details of the course your company signed up for),

* by cash payment or via NETS (only during BB Shop opening hours) made in person at Brigade Office,

* by invoice to sponsoring school (only if school is paying for the fees and payment can be made before the course), or

* by offsetting from company account (only for companies that have chosen to park BB Week collections with BB Headquarters). Captain has to indicate his intent in writing (letter or email) to Brigade Office.

 

Course Criteria

To pass the course, Boys must undergo a simple written test and be continually assessed by the trainers throughout the camp.

 

Absenteeism from any of the course, projects, or failure of the written test, will mean they will fail the course.

 

Instruction

Pre Course Reading
Download your LDC2 Pre Course Reading Material here.

LDCII Pre Course Reading Material.doc

 
Additional Instructions for Trainees 

Reporting Time 0830 hrs Day 1 (Sat)
Dismissal Time 1800 hrs Day 2 (Sun)
Venue BB/GB Campsite, Sembawang
Attire BB Full Uniform
Course Fee $60 per Boy
 

  • Ensure you have your 3 x Stage 2 including Drill 2.
  • Your Course Company and squad numbers will be made known to you on reporting.
  • Please bring along the items as detailed below.
  • There will be a written assessment for all trainees. Please re-familiarise yourself with the basic BB knowledge that can be found in pages 7-11 and page 27 of the Seniors Programme Handbook for Boys (Feb 2005) as well as lessons on LDC I.
  • In addition, you will also be assessed on your performance as the Camp by all trainers.

 

Equipment list

  • Identity card (NRIC, school ID or ezlink card)
  • Sufficient money for your travelling
  • Sufficient change of clothes (including 1 extra set of Blue BB Polo T-shirt)
  • Track shoes with socks
  • Toiletries and slippers
  • Poncho
  • Backpack or field pack, with identification tag
  • Water bottle (at least 1.5 litres)
  • Torch light with spare batteries
  • Insect Repellent (spray/tube type)
  • Writing materials
     

All other personal items are optional. Handphones will not be allowed to be used during the course. Valuables are brought entirely at your own risk.

 

Trainers Course

Companies that send Boys for the LDC2 courses must send at least one Officer to assist as a Course Trainer for every 10 Boys or less registered. 

Registrations for LDC2 from Companies that do not send an Officer, or if this Officer does not attend the Trainers' course, will not be accepted.

 

Below are the details for the Trainers' course:  

For June 2009 LDC2 courses  

Date

16 May 2009 (Sat)

Time

9 am - 4 pm

Venue

BB Campus, 105 Ganges Avenue

 

Please email Mr Alexander Quong, Executive (Programmes), at alexander_quong@bb.org.sg with the names, email addresses and contact numbers of the Trainers from your Company.

 

Please note that all LDC2 courses are liable to be cancelled if there are insufficient adult (above 21 years) Trainers present, as stipulated by MOE’s guidelines.

 

Other Important Information

 

Registration for all courses
 
Registrations are confirmed only upon receipt of form and payment, on first-come-first-served basis, subject to space availability and confirmation by the staff-in-charge.

Please contact staff-in-charge if you do not receive a written acknowledgement.

 
Notes on attire 
Boys must report in the specified attire (e.g. musketry kit, fatigue dress etc.), which must be clean, neat and polished (where applicable).

Boys must also report in proper haircut, which is defined as hair that is not artificially coloured, and does not touch the ears, eyebrows and collar. Fingernails must also be short and clean.

Accompanying Officers are also requested to adhere to the same attire guidelines.
 

Status of Applications

For more information, please contact Mr Alexander Quong, Executive (Programmes), at 6737 0377 ext 105 or email at alexander_quong@bb.org.sg.