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 Basic Officers Training Course (BOTC)

What is this course all about?

 BOTC focuses on equipping Officers so that they are able to relate, manage and lead their Boys effectively. Through this course, Officers would be able to learn more about connecting and building strong relationships with their Boys.

Benefits of this course

  1. Learning how to lead and manage Boys effectively. 
  2. An opportunity to learn and interact with experts in various fields of youth and children ministry.
  3. An extraordinary adventure experience not found in Singapore.
  4. Lots of fun and networking with many new friends from diverse backgrounds!


Who can attend BOTC?
Applications need to be endorsed by Company Captain and Chaplain. In addition, participants must complete the OCO prior to registering for BOTC.


Modules

Participants would go through 8 different interesting modules:

 
1. Cyber Wellness
Get to understand and mentor Boys in the internet age
2. Mentoring youths & developing Boys as leaders
Find out what it takes and how to mentor your Boys into leaders.
3. Adventure Safety
Adventure experts will teach you how to prepare and lead your Boys for expeditions including sharing of exciting games ideas.
4. Adventure Weekend
A chance to experience the rugged outdoors and bond with your course mates!
5.

Creating learning experience: Facilitation

Hear from experts the best ways to faciliate and conduct activities.

6.

Creating learning experience: Plan & organize programmes

Find out how to prepare training materials and support your school and church activities

7.

Creating learning experience: Games that teach

Discover new games that replaces boring ways of teaching your badge work.

8. Basic Counselling Skills  
Discover how to handle Boys who are facing various problems and support them through it.

* All modules may be subject to change.

Duration of Course
The course will run over 3 weekends. Sessions are held on Saturdays. In addition, there would also be a residential programme held over the last weekend.


How do I complete BOTC?

1. Completion of Book Review assignment.

2. Attend all modules.

# Those who are unable to do so would have to make up for the modules they missed before they can complete the course.

 


Enrolment & Fees

BOTC 01/10 

Dates:

20 Feb, 6 Mar & 27-28 Mar 2010 (Residential Weekend)

Time:

9:00am - 6:00pm

Venue: BB Campus unless otherwise stated
Closing Date: 8 Feb 2010

 

BOTC 02/10

Dates:

16 Oct, 30 Oct & 13-14 Nov 2010 (Residential Weekend)

Time:

9:00am - 6:00pm

Venue: BB Campus unless otherwise stated
Closing Date: 24 Sep 2010

 

Attire: Officer Cadet Day Dress
Course  Fee: $100 per person. Fee includes meals, course materials.

 

Registration
Download BOTC application form and submit the completed form with course fee to the Brigade Office.

 BOTC Application Form rev 20100525.pdf