How to become a BSD approved tutor

Whether or not you have previously been a tutor with the BSD, or you are considering becoming a tutor, the process is the same. This is because the approval system is now reliant on the individual student’s evaluation, to ensure that a high standard of teaching is continued and the reputation of the BSD is maintained.

Full details of the scheme may be downloaded here. Alternatively, you may wish to watch this video, a recording of a recent zoom meeting with interested members. 

Note that all BSD approved tutors are expected to abide by the the society’s code of ethics for Tutors, which may be viewed here.

Why become a BSD approved tutor

  • Passing on skills and knowledge is a rewarding endeavour. 
  • Course curricula available which has been developed by the BSD education committee
  • Being an ‘approved BSD tutor’ adds credibility to you as a dowser and an educator
  • Inclusion on our list of approved tutors. 
  • Teaching dowsing can provide an income source for you.
  • BSD administration support to help you to run your courses
  • Access to a network of tutors to share best practice.
  • Supporting the charitable work of the BSD

Who should apply

We encourage anyone who has actively used dowsing for at least five years, and has an interest in teaching it, and who feels that they have the skills to impart the theory and practical aspects of the craft. If you are unsure then it would be possible to attend another tutor’s course to gain experience.

Courses

We are Primarily looking for tutors to teach introductory dowsing courses, but we also need tutors to teach more advanced/specialist dowsing.

BSD allows 3 types of course:

Approved courses – standard courses following a set prescribed BSD curricula. (Tutor may ask BSD to consider adding their own course).

Affiliated courses – not following a set BSD curricula but offering good practice/theory.

Other courses – courses other than the above.

Please follow these steps to apply:

  • In order to apply, you need a minimum of five years of active dowsing experience.
  • To apply, complete as application form. You may use the on-line application form below.
  • Indicate in your application what courses you are interested in (a list of BSD approved curricula are shown below), or submit your own curriculum for consideration.
  • The BSD will validate your application, this may involve discussion with the BSD office and then notify you.
  • If successful, you would then conduct three dowsing courses, either approved or affiliated (the three do not have to be the same).
  • Following each course, every student is asked to complete a course evaluation form.
  • Following the three-course trial, all of the evaluation forms will be assessed and scored, and if the score for all three courses is OK, then you will added to the tutor register, otherwise we will provide some assistance to achieve the required standard.
  • Once accepted onto the register, you will receive a tutor’s certificate.
  • In order to ensure the quality of the teaching, it will be necessary to run a minimum of two courses per year and obtain student feedback for each. (Dispensation from the two course minimum is available under certain circumstances).
  • When accepted onto the Tutor Register, you will be required to sign the Tutor Agreement. A Word version of this may be downloaded here.

Application form

Please use this application form to apply, by completing all sections.

 


How tutors will be remunerated

Tutor decides what course they wish to run.

  • The tutors are responsible for finding and a suitable venue.
  • The booking of the venue may be done either by the Tutor or the BSD office.
  • Either way, the BSD will pay for the use of the venue.
  • The tutor is responsible for finding an assistant, if needed.
  • The BSD will advertise the course on the website / newsletters / Dowsing Today.
  • The tutor might consider doing additional marketing of their course through ore local means, ideas include: advertising on websites that advertise local events; Eventbrite can also be used to freely advertise events;  placing leaflets in public places.
  • The BSD will take the bookings through the website shop/office.
  • Depending on the type of course, the BSD will provide the necessary level of administrative support, for instance booking the venue, providing badges, student certificates, curriculum.
  • For courses receiving full administrative support form the BSD, the following applies:
    • If a course is run, the BSD will guarantee a minimum tutor fee of £100 per course and the BSD will take a minimum £100
    • In order to run the course,  the income from the number of prospective students must be sufficient to cover the cost of running the course. If the income is less than the cost of the venue, then the course cannot be run.
    • Course costs include such items as : venue hire, tutor’s expenses, refreshments, BSD and Tutor’s fees.
    • The total income minus the total course costs, will be split as follows: 60% to the Tutor and 40% to the BSD, this is paid in addition to the guaranteed minimum of £100.
  • For courses self organised by the tutor, the following applies:
    • In order to run the course,  the income from the number of prospective students must be sufficient to cover the cost of running the course. If the income is less than the cost of the venue, then the course cannot be run.
    • Course costs include such items as : venue hire, tutor’s expenses, refreshments, BSD and Tutor’s fees.
    • The total income minus the total course costs, will be split in a negotiated manner, depending on the amount of BSD support,  capped at a maximum of 30% to the BSD. (There is no guaranteed minimum for Tutor and BSD).
  • After the course the tutor will invoice the BSD for their payment.
  • The students attending the course will be asked to complete the on-line course assessment form, here. The BSD will then review these forms.
  • The Tutor may choose to complete an on-line self-assessment form for the course, here

Curriculum links

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BSD Registered Tutors

The following is the current list of BSD registered tutors.

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