This Course is for Scouts to develop leadership skills they can put into practice in their home Scout Units and other Scout activities. The leadership skills developed by a young person as a Scout will be of great advantage to them while they are in Scouts, including as a current or potential future Patrol Leader or Assistant Patrol Leader. The skills learnt will also be a benefit as they advance into the Venturer Scout Unit, and indeed in their adult life. The course meets the Leadership Course requirement of the Australian Scout Award.
It is preferred that initial registration into EMS for Scouts applying to participate should be entered by the Scout Leader of the Scout's home unit.