Scout & Venture Scout Proficiency Badge Requirements - Draft by ScoutsTT

The mission of ScoutsTT is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Promise and Scout Law

Every Scouting activity moves our youth toward three basic aims: character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness. Advancement is one of the eight methods used by Scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of ScoutsTT.

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Proficiency Badges are awards earned by youth members of the ScoutsTT based on activities within an area of individual interest. They are designed to encourage Scouts to develop individual hobbies, pursuits and interests, aimed at giving them new skills while developing their confidence and self-esteem. Scouts within a Troop have varied interests, different talents and distinctive preferences. It is therefore unlikely that groups of Scouts within the Troop will have the desire to do the same proficiency badges. It is inappropriate to advise that all Proficiency badges are completed as a Six. When a Scout has decided on which Proficiency badge/s they wish to complete there must be a reasonable amount of commitment without being overly time demanding or expensive. The level of challenge must be within the skill level of the Scout and should be appropriate for an Adult Leader or examiner to assess. Proficiency Badges require at least 10 hours of effort or participation (depending on the nature of the Proficiency) but must not exceed three months.

Categories of Proficiency Badges There are two categories of badges, basic activity and multi-level activity. Basic activity are badges that have only one set of requirements, multi-level badges may have up to 4 levels of progressive require-

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Qualifying for Proficiency Badges All proficiency badge requirements must be met while a registered Cub Scout. Accomplishments before joining do not apply. Participants must complete the requirements for each badge, within the designated timeframe. For multi-level badges you must complete the stages in sequence. Qualified examiners or assessors must be used to carry out assessments. Individuals who conduct any training required for the badge may not also examine the candidate for the award of the badge. Adult uniformed leaders may only examine or assess badges for which they are competent to do so. Where applicable designated pack Badge Examiners/Assessors (persons who Examine 5 or members of a troop or unit) must be registered with the District Council and fulfill the requirements of Adult Volunteers, inclusive of Youth Protection Training.

Obtaining Badges Proficiency Badges can be purchased from the Scout Shop upon the presentation of a signed and ap-

proved Badge Certificate. Certificates must be signed by the Examiner and approved by the Scout Leader or designated Adult Leader in the Group.

Agriculturist

31. Hobbies

Air Researcher

32. Martial Arts

Air Spotter

33. Leadership

Artist

34. Lifesaver

Astronomer

35. Marketing & Media Relations

Athlete

36. Mechanic

Camp Craft

37. Meteorologist

Camper

38. Model Maker

Citizenship in the Community

39. Mountain Biking

10. Citizenship in the Nation

40. My Faith

11. Citizenship in the World

41. National Heritage

12. Climber

42. National Scout Centre Service

13. Competitive Athlete

43. Orienteer

14. Communicator

44. Parascending

15. Cook

45. Performing Arts

16. Chef

46. Personal Safety

17. Cyclist

47. Photographer

18. Creative Arts

48. Physical Recreation

19. Disability Awareness

49. Pioneering

20. Dragon Boater

50. Advanced Pioneering

21. Entertainer

51. Power Boating

22. Electronics

52. Quartermaster

23. Environmentalist

53. Rowing

24. Equestrian

54. Scientist

25. Fire Safety

55. Shooting Sports

26. Fisherman

56. Sportsman

27. Forester

57. Street Sports

28. Fundraiser

58. Survival Skills

29. Geocaching

59. World Faiths

30. Global Issues Awareness

60. Writer

Requirements

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Choose 1 of the 3 options. Complete all tasks in your chosen option. 1 2

Option 1: Learn about local farming practices.

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Talk about the changes in local farming practices that have taken place recently. Explain the reasons for these.

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Option 2: Cultivate a garden for a period of at least one month, as follows: ___/___/___

• Three kinds of vegetables and

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plants Talk to your assessor about the work you’ve done and the results achieved.

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Define “aircraft.” Describe some kinds and uses of aircraft today. Explain the operation of piston, turboprop, and jet engines.

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Research one historical aspect of flight, and share what you find out with the Troop. You might like to find out about: • the development of aviation or flight over a period of time agreed with your leader • balloons or airships, from their first appearance to the present day a type of aero engine, such as a jet or piston engines in general, or a specific engine like the Rolls Royce Merlin

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• Prior instruction to any flying activity

Show you’re successful in growing: • Three kinds of flowers.

• Three kinds of bulbs, or herbaceous 2

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Find out about operation of a farm of your choice. Make a note of practices relating to livestock, crops, cultivation, rotation, machinery and labour force. Present your notes and discuss with the examiner.

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Use of aircraft safety harness and other safety equipment.

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Purpose of the flight; the physiological sensations likely to be experienced and the method of clearing the ears on the descent.

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Any private pilot flying Cubs, Scouts and Venture Scouts having a minimum flight experience of 100 hours.

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Option 3 Keep any kind of livestock for a length of time. Agree on this beforehand with your leadership team. Do one of the following:  Look after farm animals or birds and learn how they should be housed, fed, bred and their economic uses. Show how to handle them safely and learn about animal welfare.

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 Manage a hive. Bring in some of the honey you produced.

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Examiner Requirements: Farmer with more than 3 years experience or person with certified agriculture qualification. Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Carry out a research into one of the following subjects:

 The development of aircraft over a specific period agreed with your examiner.

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 The development of balloons/airships of all types.

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 The development of rockets, including man-made types.

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 The development of the jet engine.

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The research should include a visit to at least one place of interest, relevant to your project. e.g. Museum, an air display, a factory. Present what you have found out. Your presentation should include a model that you have made based on your subject. You should also include diagrams and pictures wherever you can. Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ____________________________________ Date Awarded: ____________________________________

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Identify from photographs or silhouettes, shown for ten seconds each, threequarters of the aircraft in the list published annually by Headquarters for this purpose.

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Keep a log for three months reporting aircraft seen, giving identities or recognition features, approximate headings, times, dates etc.

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Option 1: Artist Paint, draw or illustrate each of these: • A scene from a story

• A person or object • A landscape

Choose 1 of the following 2 options:

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 Understand the System of letter designation of aircraft according to role and purpose (military, transport, business and pleasure) and give examples of such designation.

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Describe the recognition features of six aircrafts selected by Examiner.

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Date (DD/MM/YY)

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Choose 1 of the 2 options. Complete all tasks in your chosen option.

 Recognize and name from a list submitted by the assessor the National Aircraft markings, both service and civil of at least six (6) Caribbean countries.

Assessor

Show a selection of your own recent work.

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Choose a favorite artist to take an active interest in. It doesn’t have to be painting – it can be sculpture, architecture.

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Discuss with the examiner two particular pieces done by the artist of your choice.

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Do any one of the following; • Design a logo and explain its significance. • Construct 3D forms with Stone, wood or man made materials using appropriate techniques. • Tell a story using a picture or pictures.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Find out about three career opportunities in art. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.

Examiner Requirements: Artist, Art Teacher or certified instructor. Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Discuss what you know about the night sky and why the pattern of stars changes, night by night, throughout the year.

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Explain the meaning of the terms celestial, equator, poles, circumpolar and zodiac.

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Build a model of the Solar System using everyday materials found in the home, such as different sized fruits or sports balls.

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Explain how the moon affects the tides.

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Build a telescope from two cardboard tubes or two A4 pieces of black card and lenses.

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Observe three constellations on a clear night and record what you saw.

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Read a star map using a compass and a red light. Compare the differences between using a star map and a normal map.

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Learn how to identify a satellite. How do you tell it apart from an airplane , star, planet or a meteor. Then complete these activities.: • Identify a satellite to observe

• Choose a clear night and use a clock •

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and a compass to help you observe the satellite. Plan an evening with your group or other scouts, and teach others how to observe the satellite.

Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Run through an appropriate warm-up and warm-down routine using all the main muscle groups. Explain why both routines are important.

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Talk about the safety rules in athletics, particularly throwing and jumping events. Explain the most appropriate clothing to wear.

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Take part in an athletic program for 3 months. Choose at least one event from each of the three sections below, improving your distance or time over at least 3 attempts.

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Field Events  Discus  Shot put  Throwing a cricket ball  Javelin  High Jump  Standing Jump  Sargent Jump

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Track Events  100m  200m  400m  800m  1500m  100m hurdles

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Team Events  4x100m relay  Team assault course  Assisted blindfold race

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Find out and explain to your leader how to take part in athletics in your local area.

Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Requirements 1

Know the three most common type of lashings used in building gadgets.

Build one of the following types of stoves: • Altar fire

• Rocket Stove • Clay oven 3

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“Free-standing”

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Camp under canvas as a Scout for at least 15 nights.

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Lead a group of Scouts in the pitching, striking and packing of a four to sixperson tent.

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Explain what to look for when choosing a campsite and in deciding the best position to pitch tents.

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Show that you understand and act on the reasons for hygiene and the importance of being safe and tidy in camp.

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Show how you store food hygienically at camp.

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Learn how to dispose of your rubbish safely and responsibly.

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Construct two useful camp gadgets, such as a camp larder, altar fire, flagpole or a camp gate.

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Plan a full menu for a weekend camp. Cook a full meal from it over an open fire.

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With others in your Troop, plan and carry out a Programme of activities for a weekend camp.

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Build a gateway using one of the following methods: • Turnstile

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Swinging gate Covered passage Lifting gate

Build any two of the following gadgets without use of nails or screws but utilizing 4 basic lashings  Camp shower  Three-compartment sink  Camp table with seats  Bulletin board stand  Trash bag stand  Nautical flagpole (with yardam)

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Requirements 1

Discuss with your leader what active citizenship means.

On a map of your community or using an electronic device, locate and point out the following: • Chief government buildings such as your city/town hall, district courthouse, and public works/services facility

• Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home

• Parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and trails

• Historical or other interesting points of interest 3

Chart the organization of your municipal government. Show the top offices and tell whether they are elected or appointed Attend one of the following:  A meeting of your city, borough, or regional council  A magistrate’s court session

Choose one of the issues discussed at the meeting where a difference of opinions was expressed and explain to your advisor why you agree with one opinion more than you do another one. Identify an issue that is important to the citizens of your community; then do the following: • Find out which branch of local government is responsible for this issue.

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• With your advisor's and a parent's approval, interview one person from the branch of government you identified above. Ask how young people can help solve this issue.

• Share what you have learned with your advisor

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List some of the services (such as the library, recreation centre, public transportation, and public safety) your community provides that are funded by taxpayers. Tell your advisor why these services are important to your community. Identify and three charitable organizations outside of Scouting that interest you and bring people in your community together to work for the good of your community. Briefly explain what these organizations do.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ____________________________________ Date Awarded: ____________________________________

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Discuss the rights, duties, and obligations enshrined in the country’s constitution.

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Do TWO of the following:

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B Attend a sitting of Parliament. Tell your advisor what you learned about the parliament, its function, and the history.

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List the arms of government and discuss their functions. Discuss with your advisor how these functions affect your local community. With your advisor's approval, choose a speech of national historical importance. Find out about the author and tell your advisor about the person who gave the speech. Explain the importance of the speech at the time it was given and tell how it applies to local citizens today. Choose a sentence or two from the speech that has significant meaning to you and tell your advisor why. Name your Member of Parliament, local Councillor and the Chairman/Mayor of your municipality. Write a letter about a national issue and send it to one of these elected officials, sharing your view with him or her. Show your letter and any response you receive to your advisor.

A Visit a place that is listed as a National Heritage Site or that is on the National Trust’s Inventory of Properties of Interest. Tell your advisor what you learned about the site and what you found interesting about it.

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Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.

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Discuss the similarities and differences between the rights, duties, and obligations of T&T citizens and the citizens of two other countries.

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Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world:  The United Nations and UNICEF  International Criminal Court  Interpol  World Organization of the Scout Movement  The World Health Organization  Amnesty International  The International Committee of the Red Cross  Union DoEuropean the following:  Caribbean of Justice Explain how aCourt government is represented abroad and how the Trinidad & Tobago government is accredited to international organizations.

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• Describe the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations. • Ambassador

• High Commissioner • Consul • ExporTT ___/___/___

Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: __________________________________

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Do ONE of the following (with your parent’s permission) and share with your advisor what you have learned:

 Spend time with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or enjoyed there.

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 Attend a World Scout jamboree.

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 Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.

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Discuss the Sustainable Development Goals and select the two most important to you and why.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ____________________________________ Date Awarded: ____________________________________

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Show that you know the rope types used for rock climbing. Explain how to coil and maintain them.

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Show that you know how to fit a climbing helmet and harness and how to tie in correctly.

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Show you understand the calls used in climbing.

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Show that you know how to abseil down a face. It should usually be at least 10 metres high. Alternatively, you can take part in a climbing-like activity, such as crate stacking or high ropes, and show you know about the safety equipment used.

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Run through an appropriate warm up and warm down routine using all the main muscle groups. Explain why both routines are important.

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Talk about the safety rules for athletics, particularly throwing and jumping events.

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Compete in any three events (two track and one field, or vice versa) and gain the points set out as indicated on the score chart below.

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Take part in four or more separate climbs. Your climbs should either be on artificial walls of grade 4+/5 or natural faces up to ‘difficult’ standard. You could do a mixture of both, using a different route for each climb. Either way, an experienced climber must supervise your climbs and evaluate your ability.

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Explain the safety rules for climbing on both natural and artificial rock faces

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Show that you’re aware of environmental issues around climbing on natural rock faces.

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Explain how to care for the equipment you used. Also, explain what you should look out for when equipment is nearing the end of its life.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________ Top tips: Young people are not expected to lead the rock climbs. They are only to be a competent second or use a top rope ! Leaders will need to make sure the activity rules in the Policy, Orgainsation and Rules are being followed. Guidance for leaders * Ideally young people should work towards this badge as part of a Scout activity. If that is not possible, they may use timings or distances they have achieved at school or other athletic events. A teacher or athletics coach can confirm these timings. * For the field events, we recommend the shot weighs around 2.73kg, the discus 1kg and the cricket ball 0.135kg ! Young people must be especially careful when doing the high jump. They will have to think about the way they are going to jump, land and what they are going to land on. They must use proper equipment at all times and unless expert tuition and supervision is available they must not attempt the Fosbury Flop. The scissor jump is an easier way to do it.

100m 200m sprint (sec) sprint (sec)

400m (sec)

800m (min)

1500m (min)

13.4

28.0

64.0

2.30

5.10

14.0

28.8

67.0

2.40

5.25

14.7

31.4

71.0

3.00

5.45

15.3

32.6

75.0

3.10

5.50

15.8

33.2

79.0

3.20

6.20

16.3

34.0

83.0

3.40

6.50

16.8

35.5

88.0

4.00

7.30

17.6

38.3

94.0

4.20

8.00

18.3

40.0

100.0

4.40

8.30

20.0

45.0

120.0

5.00

9.30

Shot (metre)

Discus (metre)

Cricket Ball (metre)

Points

High Jump Long Jump (metre) (metre)

13.4

28.0

64.0

2.30

5.10

14.0

28.8

67.0

2.40

5.25

14.7

31.4

71.0

3.00

5.45

15.3

32.6

75.0

3.10

5.50

15.8

33.2

79.0

3.20

6.20

16.3

34.0

83.0

3.40

6.50

16.8

35.5

88.0

4.00

7.30

17.6

38.3

94.0

4.20

8.00

18.3

40.0

100.0

4.40

8.30

20.0

45.0

120.0

5.00

9.30

Minimum points total for the award of the badge Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 Under 15

Female: 6 points 9 points 13 points 17 points 22 points

Male: 8 points

12 points 15 points 20 points 24 points

Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Choose from one of the four options. Then complete all the tasks under your chosen option

Act as an interpreter for a visitor who does not speak your native language.

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Option 1: Radio Communication You automatically gain this activity badge if you already hold, or go for, any of these qualifications: • Radio Amateur Licence (Foundation, Intermediate or Full)

Communicate with a person who does not speak your native language.

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Find out what to look for when choosing a campsite and in deciding the best position to pitch tents.

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• Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate If not, complete all the following: Log 25 different amateur radio stations. Note the date, time, call sign, frequency, readability and location. You may include some broadcast stations.

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Show how to tune a simple communications receiver.

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Give an example of a typical greetings message.

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Explain in simple terms how radio waves travel around the world. Learn the more commonly used HF and VHF amateur frequency bands.

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Learn the phonetic alphabet and define at least eight international Q code signals.

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Show that you can recognise call signs from T&T and the Caribbean.

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Visit an amateur radio station.

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Learn the regulations governing the use of amateur radio equipment.

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Option 2: Communication Codes Send and receive a short message by Morse code or semaphore at a rate of five words per minute.

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Show that you know the proper procedure for sending and receiving a message.

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Learn the international phonetic alphabet and define at least eight international Q code signals.

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Construct a simple Morse code oscillator and send a short message.

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Carry on a simple conversation for about 10 minutes.

Write a letter of around 150 words.

After a few minutes of study, translate a paragraph of basic text.

Carry out a simple conversation for about 10 minutes.

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Use sign language to describe a Scouting experience to another person.

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Act as a translator for a short conversation between a sign language user and someone with no sign language experience.

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Invite a sign language user to talk to your Troop about what it’s like to have impaired hearing or speech. Help by translating for them during their visit.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

Option 3: Foreign Languages Complete these tasks in any foreign language 1

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Option 4: Sign Language Complete these tasks in a recognised sign language, such as ASL or TTSL

• Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Licence. 1

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Note: You can complete the steps using an indoor kitchen or outdoor cooking. You can use a gas or wood fire outdoors.

Requirements 1

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Plan a menu for a weekend event for between four and six people. Include the quantities you’ll need and any dietary needs of the group for cultural, religious or medical reasons

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Show how and where to shop for the food and the best way to transport it.

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Show how to store food properly, hygienically and in ways that prevent food poisoning. Explain what you might need to consider if you’re using an indoor kitchen or a camp kitchen.

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Nutrition • Give five examples for EACH of the following food groups, the recommended number of daily servings, and the recommended serving size: (1) Fruits (2) Vegetables (3) Grains (4) Proteins (5) Dairy

• Explain why you should limit your intake of oils and sugars 2

• A National dish or any dish peculiar to your country - e.g. Pelau, pepper-pot, coo-coo, callaloo, roti.

• One local sweet e.g. sugar cake, toolum, pone, khurma, paw paw ball.

• One drink e.g. sorrel, ginger beer, mauby, passion fruit.

• A local condiment e.g. chutney, pickle pepper. anchar, pepper sauce. 3

Demonstrate any two of the following cooking skills to the satisfaction of the examiner:  Stewing  Roasting  Baking  Basting  Grilling

Cook and serve at least one of the meals from your menu. The meal must be at least two courses and can be prepared on an open fire on camp or in a kitchen.

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Demonstrate the best way to clear up afterwards. Clearing up should include washing up utensils, pots and pans, disposing of rubbish and leftover food in a way that prevents vermin or disease

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Assessor

Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________

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Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Assessor

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Prepare and serve in a conventional kitchen:

• Barbecue meat as part of a main dish.

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Examiner Requirements:

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Learn how to dispose of your rubbish safely and responsibly. Plan a menu for trail hiking or backpacking that includes one breakfast, one lunch, one dinner, and one snack. These meals must not require refrigeration and are to be consumed by three to five people (including you). Be sure to keep in mind any special needs (such as food allergies) and how you will keep your foods safe and free from crosscontamination. List the equipment and utensils needed to prepare and serve these meals.

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Create a shopping list for your meals, showing the amount of food needed to prepare and serve each meal, and the cost for each meal. Share and discuss your meal plan and shopping list with your examiner.

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Demonstrate proper storage and cooking. You should demonstrate your knowledge of hygiene in the kitchen and how to prevent food poisoning.

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Prepare a table for two (2) persons for a three-course meal - serve the meal. After the meal, ask a person you served to evaluate the meal on presentation and taste, then evaluate your own meal. Discuss what you learned with your examiner, including any adjustments that could have improved or enhanced your meals. Tell how planning and preparation help ensure a successful meal.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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There are two parts to this badge. Complete all tasks for part one.

Part 1 Use a bicycle that is properly equipped. Keep it in good working order for at least six months.

Gain a working knowledge of map reading. Orientate a map using a compass or conspicuous feature. Estimate distances and times taken to travel.

Plan and carry out an all-day ride of at least 30 kilometres (20 miles).

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Show that you can carry out essential maintenance and repairs, including: • Checking and adjusting the brakes

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________

• Checking and adjusting the gear change Adjusting the seat and handlebars to a correct height Removing a wheel and locating and repairing at puncture Checking and adjusting your cycle helmet Maintaining a set of lights.

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Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________ ___/___/___

Part 2: Choose one of these options then complete all the tasks for that option. Option 1: Road Cycling Explain what extra precautions you should take when cycling in the dark or in wet weather. Show you understand why motor vehicles take longer to stop in the wet.

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Learn the basics of first aid and what to do if an accident happens.

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Develop a working knowledge of map reading. Orientate a map using a compass or conspicuous feature. Estimate distances and times taken to travel.

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Plan and carry out an all-day cycle ride of at least 40 kilometres (25 miles).

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5 Complete one of these:  Show you can control a cycle along a slalom course.

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 Show you understand the Highway Code, including road signs and helmet use.

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Option 2: Off-road Cycling Show you understand the Mountain Bike Code of Conduct.

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Show you can control your cycle over different types of terrain.

Show you’re aware of the damage that may be caused to the environment through careless cycling across the countryside.

Learn the basics of first aid, including the treatment of hypothermia and find out what to do in the case of an accident.

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You should be aiming to work toward your Creative Arts badge over 6 or 12 months. 1

Demonstrate involvement and improvement in a creative activity of your choice. Show evidence of your work.

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Perform or exhibit the work you have completed. Examples of possible activities might be:

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Art Photography Writing Model making

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Any other creative activity agreed by the leadership team.

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Do the following: • Define and discuss with your advisor the following disabilities awareness terms: disability, accessibility, adaptation, accommodation, invisible disability, and person-first language.

• Explain why proper disability etiquette is important, and how it may differ depending on the specific disability. 2

Visit an agency that works with people with physical, mental, emotional, or educational disabilities. Collect and read information about the agency’s activities. Learn about opportunities its members have for training, employment, and education. Discuss what you have learned with your advisor.

Do TWO of the following and discuss what you have learned with your advisor:  Talk with a Scout who has a disability and learn about his experiences taking part in Scouting activities and earning different proficiency badges.

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 Talk with an individual who has a disability and learn about this person’s experiences and the activities in which this person likes to participate.

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 Learn how people with disabilities take part in a particular adaptive sport or recreational activity.

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 Learn about independent living aids such as service animals, canes, and augmentative communication devices such as captioned telephones and videophones. Discuss their usage.

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 Plan or participate in an activity that helps others understand what a person with a visible or invisible disability experiences.

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Explain what advocacy is and do one of the following activities:

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 Find out about disabilities awareness education programs locally or contact a disability advocacy agency. Volunteer with a program or agency for eight hours.

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 Using resources such as disability advocacy agencies, government agencies, the internet (with your parent’s permission), and news magazines, learn about myths and misconceptions that influence the general public’s understanding of people with disabilities. List 10 myths and misconceptions about people with disabilities and learn the facts about each myth. Share your list with your advisor, then use it to make a presentation to a Cub Scout pack or other group.

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Make a commitment to your advisor describing what you will do to show a positive attitude about people with disabilities and to encourage positive attitudes among others. Discuss how your awareness has changed because of what you have learned.

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Name five professions that provide services to people with disabilities. Pick one that interests you and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss what you learn with your advisor and tell why this profession interests you.

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 Present a advisor-approved disabilities awareness program to a Cub Scout pack or other group. During your presentation, explain and use person-first language.

Visit TWO of the following places and do EITHER Option A or B:  Your school  Your place of worship  A Scouting event or campsite  A public exhibit or attraction (such as a theater, museum, or park)

A Take notes about the accessibility to people with disabilities. In your notes, give examples of five things that could be done to improve upon the site and five things about the site that make it friendly to people with disabilities. Discuss your observations with your advisor.

B Take notes while observing features and methods that are used to accommodate people with invisible disabilities. While there, ask staff members to explain any accommodation features that may not be obvious. Note anything you think could be done to better accommodate people who have invisible disabilities. Discuss your observations with your advisor 5

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Learn the safety rules, capsize drill and the water buddy system.

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Learn the procedures for loading, numbering off, stopping, bracing the boat, forward and backward paddling.

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Learn the race instructions and commands issued by the Dragon Boat Federation.

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Carry out six practice training sessions for a minimum of two hours. Practice a race over a distance of at least 250 metres.

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Take part in two competitive or timed dragon boat events over a course of at least 250 metres.

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Identify a number of common electronic components that are shown to you. Explain, in simple terms, the functions they perform in electronic circuits.

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Describe the systems used for marking components with their values. Demonstrate by identifying the values of resistors and capacitors by their markings. Explain the importance of the rating of a component.

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Show that you know the symbols used to represent common components in circuit diagrams. Show how to identify the polarity of a diode and a specific pin number on an integrated circuit.

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Show that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re aware of the safe working practices to be followed when handling electronic components, circuit boards and when soldering.

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Use a multimeter to measure voltage, current and resistance in a simple circuit. Explain the relationship between these values.

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Talk about the main differences in the operation of digital and analogue circuits.

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Construct three simple circuits. One of these should be based mainly on digital electronics. They can be from a book or magazine, or you can design the circuits yourself. If possible, at least one of the circuits should be soldered using either stripboard or a custom-made printed circuit board.

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Explain the principles behind the operation of each circuit and the typical values of voltage and current found in each.

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Explain the possible uses of the three circuits you built.

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10 Talk about the uses and benefits of electronics in everyday life. Explain how electronics can be used to improve lives.

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Entertain by himself for at least fifteen minutes with a varied programme from the following: songs, recitations, conjuring tricks, character sketches, storytelling, dancing step or talk instrumental music and any special entertainment skill he possesses.

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Play a leading role in an entertainment event put on by his patrol or group.

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Take part with a Church, school or any other community group in an entertainment programme.

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Find out about an environmental issue that is important to your local community. It might be linked to:  Recycling and conservation  Energy efficiency in the home or your meeting place  The building of new homes and local land use  Water, light, thermal, air or beach pollution  Coastal erosion  The impact of tourism on the local environment.

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Riding • Show you can catch a pony from a field or stable and tack up for riding • Walk, trot and canter a pony

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• Jump over small fences 2 ___/___/___

Take part in an activity or project that improves local conservation. It could take place during a weekend conservation camp or you could spread it over at least five weekly sessions. You could look at:  Recycling  Reducing energy usage or renewable energy  Protecting important habitats or wildlife  Pollution  Erosion  Flooding

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Get involved in a campaign to make others aware of an environmental issue. You could write to your MP and other local agencies or speak to a community group.

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Grooming and care • Groom your pony correctly and explain why it is necessary • Show you know how to take care of saddlery and other equipment

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Horse health • Find out about some of the basic health issues affecting horses and ponies, including worms and laminitis • Show you have a basic knowledge of grass management. Show you recognise poisonous plants and the results of overgrazing

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Safety • Talk about road safety for riding

• Explain why you need a hat, body

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protector, stirrup and other safety equipment

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Understand how the fire service operates.

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Know the dangers and understand the fire precautions necessary in the home relating to: All types of heating, particularly oil heaters and open solid fuel fires; portable electric fires; airing linen; electric wiring, fuses and appliances, smoking materials, particularly matches; use of household gas; petrol; fireworks; candles, bon fires, storage of materials; party decorations, doors and windows.

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Plan the fire precautions for a Scout or similar entertainment, including seating, and know why precautions are necessary.

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Know the dangers of fire at camp and what precautions should be taken. Know the cause of bush and grass fires and how to deal with an outbreak.

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Be able to identify ten (10) species of edible fish found in local waters and discuss their main characteristics with the examiner.

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Indicate three (3) methods of catching fish used by those so engaged on a commercial scale in the country.

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Have some knowledge of the gear used in catching fish.

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Choose the right form of bait, lure or fly for a planned fishing activity

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Take part in at least four (4) well organised fishing expeditions.

Learn to assemble a rod, reel or pole.

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• Explain what action should be taken, and why on an outbreak of fire indoors. Know the various methods of calling the Fire Service and the correct procedure to be taken; Have knowledge of what happens from the time of the call to its acceptance by the Fire Service and the reasons for such action.

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Understand how a bucket chain works. Know how to use a stirrup pump. Know how to use soda acid and gas cartridge type water extinguishers and foam extinguishers, and on what kind of fire they should be used. Know how to deal with a person whose clothes are on fire.

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Be proficient in making a chair knot and bowline on the bight. Demonstrate the use. Explain the methods of rescue employed; explain and demonstrate crawling with an insensible person.

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Give a simple explanation of the process of combustion, know the effects of smoke and heat, and how to act in smoke.

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Identify at least twelve common types of tree that grow in the Trinidad and Tobago, including both deciduous and coniferous. Four of these should be indigenous.

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Find out how to identify trees using identification keys.

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Prepare the soil and successfully transplant a young tree.

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Be aware of the prevalence of deforestation, problems associated and methods to mitigate.

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Identify and organise a fundraising initiative for ScoutsTT, to help promote and grow your local Scout group, Scouting nationally or both.

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Find a compelling message – a short reason you can communicate to potential donors about your chosen cause. It must be inspiring and clear in order to raise the most money.

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Use social media to promote your fundraising initiative.

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Set a fundraising target and a date to raise it by. We suggest a minimum of $5,000

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Call on others to help you and form a fundraising team. Motivate and inspire them to encourage others to donate.

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operations and activities that The Forestry Division is involved in with the tending of wood and plantations Know some of the dangers to which woods may be exposed (fire. animals, diseases, drought).

Show how to select, use and care for forestry equipment, and know the safety issues involved.

Show how to trim out a tree or lay a hedge.

Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Prepare a short presentation about your fundraising challenge and submit it to your local Executive Committee/Troop Council, Troop Forum or your leader, covering: • The cost versus the amount raised

• How you used social media and •

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reached outside your own immediate network to garner support Three top tips that could help other fundraisers.

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Show that you know about the Global Positioning System (GPS) by explaining: • How it works

• Ownership and control of the system • Its benefits to society • The factors that affect its accuracy 2

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Investigate a recent natural disaster. Explain what the people needed to survive. Rank the items in order of priority and explain your order.

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Create your own Olympic Games. Explore its history and purpose.

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Use a creative method to educate people on the any epidemic or global social issue of your choice. Method could be video, audio, a presentation, a poster or a sketch)

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List the rights that we have nationally (like the right to vote, to go to school and equal gender rights). Compare this list with a Scout in a sub-Sahara African country.

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Programme a handheld GPS receiver to: • Find your location (grid reference, plus latitude and longitude) and record it • Enter the grid reference of a local landmark and navigate to the waypoint • Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates of a nearby point and navigate to the waypoint. Be sure to check the accuracy. • Walk on a bearing using the GPS and a map.

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Show that you know the difference between Ordnance Survey, and latitude and longitude coordinates.

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Using a Surveys map (1:25000 or 1:50000 scale) to plan a route of at least 4km that contains a minimum of 10 waypoints. Talk about the features and challenges along the route. Programme the route into a handheld GPS and take the journey.

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Sign up to a geocaching website. Find out about geocaching and show that you understand what’s involved in both locating and placing a geocache.

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Show that you understand the safety and environmental aspects of geocaching, such as the Highway Code, Countryside Code and the Geocaching Association of Great Britain (GAGB) guidelines.

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Find five geocaches using a GPS. At least three geocaches must be ‘multi-caches’, with at least two waypoints. Talk about the GPS receiver’s accuracy of information provided.

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With the help of an adult: • Plan, assemble and hide two caches, one of which should be a multi-cache. Make sure the location is suitable and that other navigators have proper access to the land and terrain. • Either submit your caches to a geocaching website or give the details to other Scouts so they can find the caches.

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Choose one of two options. Then complete all tasks. 1

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Option 1: Take up a hobby or interest that you do not already have an activity or proficiency badge for.

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Keep a record of your hobby for a period agreed with a member of your leadership tea

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Option 2: Make a collection or study of objects over a period of time agreed with your leadership team. You could collect stamps, metal badges, teaspoons or bookmarks.

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Talk to a group about the collection or study you chose. Explain why you chose your objects.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Take part in a youth leadership training course.

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Successfully lead a team of Venture Scouts throughout the course of a project. There are lots of possibilities but whatever you do, you’ll need to: • Set a goal for the project and individual targets for team members • Take suggestions and feedback from team members into account and act on them • Teach team members new skills that may be required for the project • Manage any tricky situations or people and find compromises • Give clear instructions, motivate your team, give praise, ensure that you are on track and make sure everyone is safe.

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Take an active role in the running of an activity linking with the Scout section. Help a new Venture Scout to be part of the Unit and help them understand what is expected.

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Help a group of Venture Scouts or members of a younger section develop a Scouting skill.

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Represent the views of other Venture Scouts (for example at a District Scout Forum or similar) and report back to them afterwards.

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Demonstrate and explain how you would perform a rescue using the following: • Shout and/or reach

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Throw a buoyancy aid Throw a rope

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Wade Tow with an aid Clothing tow Support tow

Reach the standard of one of these:  Trinidad & Tobago Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion  Trinidad & Tobago Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross Explain and, where possible, demonstrate methods of rescue used in cases of: • A house fire

• Gas poisoning • A car accident • Contact with a live wire.

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Take part in a regular martial arts activity that’s recognised by the Ministry of Sport or the Olympic Committee for at least six months. Show how you’ve improved by at least one level over that period.

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Take part in a competition or demonstration and talk about your performance with an instructor.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Venture Scouts Only Requirements 1

To achieve this badge, first you need to: • Understand and show how to use the Scout brand, using resources available from NHQ • Arrange a visit for a group of Venture Scouts to find out about a media outlet and how they create their content. It could be any media outlet from radio, TV, newspapers and online.

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List B: Creating a Media Package  Give a 15-minute presentation, with images, about Scouts to another organisation, such as a local Lions or Rotary Club.

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 Assist the District or National Headquarters with a promotional event or activity.

Using what you have learned, complete four options from Lists A and B below. Do at least one from List B.

 As a team, produce at least four editions of a paper or e-newsletter for Venture Scouts in your Unit or District or for members of another section.

List A: Creating Content  Create some media content for the Group, District or National newsletter or online.

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 Get approval from your District PRO and NHQ’s Marketing Advisor to secure media coverage for a Scouting event, expedition or activity. Prepare a press release and include a photograph.

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 Help to manage and maintain the social media pages for your local Scout Group for a period of time agreed by your Unit leader.

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 Conduct a survey to find out young people’s views on Scouting. Share your results with the leadership team and discuss them with others in the Unit.

 Take part in or produce a package about Scouting for local TV or radio

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 Represent Venture Scouts at a local government youth council or collective organisation youth forum.

 Produce an audio, visual or written report about an issue affecting young people or your local Scout Group. Include different contributors such as members of the public, local personalities or public figures.

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 Plan, develop and carry out a local recruitment campaign to get more adults and young people to join Scouting.  Create a display or exhibition for Scouts and parents to promote Venture Scouting.

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Choose one of two options. Then complete all tasks. 1

Option 1: Motor Car Learn the principles of operating an internal combustion engine. Make sure you understand the function of the clutch, gearbox and rear axle differential.

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Show how to check and refill the windscreen wash bottle of a car.

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Show how to change a bulb at the front and in the rear light cluster of a car.

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Show how to check the level of water in the radiator, ‘top up’ the radiator and explain the importance of anti-freeze.

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Show how to check tyre pressures and inflate a tyre correctly.

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Remove and replace a road wheel.

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Explain what to look for when checking that a tyre conforms to the legal requirement. Find out why cross and radial ply tyres should not be mixed on the same axle.

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Show how to change a wiper blade.

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Explain the outline requirements for an MOT road test

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Option 2: Power Boat 1 Complete one of these activities:  Discuss the principles and performance of several types of motorboat engines, other than two-stroke. Show that you know the maintenance needed for a familiar type of marine internal combustion engine, other than two-stroke.  Assist with the maintenance, dismantle, service and reassemble an outboard engine. Show how to fit it properly to the transom of a boat. Explain how to detect minor faults in starting and running whilst afloat. 2 Complete one of these activities:  Discuss the principles and performance of several types of motorboat engines, other than two-stroke. Show that you know the maintenance needed for a familiar type of marine internal combustion engine, other than two-stroke.  Assist with the maintenance, dismantle, service and reassemble an outboard engine. Show how to fit it properly to the transom of a boat. Explain how to detect minor faults in starting and running whilst afloat.

Option 2: Aircraft Learn the basic principles of one these component parts and be able to point them out: • An aircraft piston engine

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• An aircraft gas turbine engine 2

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Remember that the manufacture's guidelines must be followed at all times

Learn the basic principles of flight and airframe construction of a fixed wing aircraft.

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Learn and then demonstrate Aircraft Marshalling signals used by day and night.

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Show you can carry out any four of these:  Replenishing a light aircraft fuel and oil system safely  Rigging and de-rigging a glider  Picketing a light aircraft  Changing plugs on a light aircraft engine  Inspecting aircraft main and tail or nose wheel tyres for serviceability  Repairing a small tear in the fabric surface of a light aircraft or glider  Checking the control system of a light aircraft or glider for correct sense of movement. Option 4: Motorcycle or Scooter Learn the principles of operating a twostroke or four-stroke internal combustion engine. Learn about the function of the clutch, gearbox, carburettor and transmission of a motorcycle.

Remove, clean and check the gap of a sparking plug.

Check and top up the level of the engine oil.

Explain how to adjust the tension of the final drive chain.

Show how you change a bulb at the front and in the rear light cluster.

Show how you would check tyre pressures and inflate a tyre correctly.

Remove and replace a road wheel.

Explain what to look for when checking that a tyre conforms to the legal requirement.

Explain the outline requirements for an MOT road test.

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Choose one of these five options. Then complete all the steps. 1

Option 1: Choose one of these activities:  Build a model using a plastic or white metal kit or pre-cast figures.  Design and construct a model from a wood, plastic or metal construction set, such as Lego or MeccanoSet a goal for the project and individual targets for team members.

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Show that you know the different types of kits or parts available in the material you chose.

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Talk about the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.

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Option 2: Build a model aeroplane, using a kit if you want to. It must meet one of these target flight performances:  A hand-launched glider must fly for 25 seconds  A tow-launched glider must fly for 45 seconds, with 50 metres maximum line length  A rubber-powered aircraft must fly for 30 seconds.  An engine-powered aircraft must fly for 45 seconds, with 15 seconds maximum motor run.  A control line aircraft must show a smooth take-off and landing, with three laps of level flight at about 2 metres, with a climb and dive.

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Talk about the experience of building and flying the model with a knowledgeable adult.

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Option 3: Build an electric or engine-powered model boat or yacht at least 45 cm in length. Show that it’s capable of maintaining a straight course of at least 25 metres. You can use a kit if you like.

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Talk about the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.

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Option 4: Choose one of these two activities:  Build an electric slot car racer. Drive it a minimum distance of 122 metres on any track, without stopping or leaving the slot more than four times.  Build a free running car of any type. Show that it can run for at least 18 metres. Airscrew drive is allowed and you can use a kit if you like.

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Talk about the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.

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Option 5: Build a model coach or wagon. Show that it can run properly behind a scale locomotive.

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Build a scaled scenic model, such as a station or farmhouse for a railway layout. You can use a kit if you like.

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Talk about the experience of building your models with a knowledgeable adult.

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Explain how each of these are measured:  Wind force and direction  Cloud type and extent  Temperature  Pressure  Rainfall  Humidity

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Record the weather conditions every day for two weeks. Use equipment like a rain gauge or an outdoor thermometer.

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Identify different cloud types. How are they formed?

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What effects do the winter and summer solstice have on the typical climate locally? Note down the effects of land and sea.

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Explain how hurricanes are formed and when is hurricane season.

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Explain how synoptic weather maps are produced. Show you can understand a map, with fronts and isobars, similar to those on television and in newspapers. How do the measurements in step 1 relate to the map? Understand the effects of hypothermia and heat exhaustion. How do temperature, wind and water affect the human body?

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To achieve this badge, you need to choose between Options 1 and 2, then complete all the tasks under your chosen option. You should aim to spend between 6 to 12 months working towards this badge. Option 1: Competition and Exhibition Regularly participate in a mountain biking discipline such as downhill, dirt jump, four cross (4X) or any other mountain bike sport as agreed by the leadership team. Show how you’ve improved over time and show evidence of this.

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Talk to a group of young people about the skills and techniques of your chosen discipline.

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Talk to an appropriate adult about the safety rules in mountain biking and how to use the skills you’ve learned responsibly.

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Take part in at least two competitions or demonstrations. Talk about your performance and ways you could improve with the examiner or instructor.

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Option 2: Expedition Show that you understand the Mountain Bike Code of Conduct.

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Show that you are able to control your bike over different types of terrain.

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Explain what to do in case of an accident. Ensure you have a basic knowledge of first aid, including how to treat hypothermia.

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Read a map well and orientate it using map features or a compass.

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Give reasonable estimates of times of transit, over distances in different terrains.

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Plan and carry out a two-day ride with at least four hours’ riding each day. At least 75 per cent of the ride must be off-road, with a minimum of 50 percent on unsurfaced tracks.

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Be able to perform emergency repairs in the field.

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You don’t need to follow expedition conditions to complete option 2 – you only need to carry emergency equipment and you don’t need to camp out under canvas.

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Help the warden or manager and work for at least five days at a permanent District, County or National Scout campsite. Alternatively, you can do this work at a similar activity center.

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Explain and show how to use three items of equipment that you’ve used in your work with the activity center. Show or talk about how you maintain the equipment.

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Choose four of these to explain and if possible demonstrate:

 The use of computers in campsite management

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 How to take care of campers’ needs while respecting wildlife

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 Know what to do if an over- ground pipe bursts or leaks

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 The need for good site drainage and clear ditches

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 Rubbish disposal and how to recycle materials wherever possible

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 The reasons for having clean toilets

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 How to unblock a drain

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 How to use and maintain equipment for an activity you have become familiar with

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 Other important tasks that the warden or manager has pointed out

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Talk about developments and improvements you would like to see at a permanent campsite. It could be the one you worked at or another one you know well.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ____________________________________ Date Awarded: ____________________________________

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Explain how a compass works. Describe the features of an orienteering compass. In the field, show how to take a compass bearing and follow it.

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Learn about the map colours and common symbols used on an orienteering map.

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Complete three courses at orienteering set up by your examiner.

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Show you know the safety procedures, basic first aid, appropriate clothing and equipment for countryside navigation.

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Show that you know and practice the principles of Leave No Trace /Country Code.

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tensiometer reader, observer or log keeper.

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Take part in a parascending course. Show that you can: • Demonstrate a good landing roll.

• Put on a harness and adjust it. • Assist on more than two occasions as

Orientate a map using either terrain or a compass. Learn how to navigate while keeping the map set to the ground. ‘Thumb’ the map to log your changing position.

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Learn the main characteristics and different types of parachutes used by parascenders.

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Show a basic knowledge of the theory of flight.

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Experience at least four parascending flights. If you’re under 14, you must take your flights in tandem and under instruction from a qualified instructor.

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Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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You should be aiming to work towards this badge over 6 to 12 months. 1

Demonstrate involvement and improvement in a creative activity of your choice. Show evidence of your improvement over a period of time. Examples of possible activities include:  Dancing  Taking part in a show  Being a member of a band  Being part of a stage crew working the lighting, sound or creating and moving props.

 Costume designs: Design the necessary costumes for the performance  Set Designs: Work on the creation of a set for the performance.  Lighting Designs: Where applicable create a lighting design for the performance.  Sound Design: Where applicable create the necessary soundscapes for the performance.

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Regularly take part in an active sport or physical pursuit, which you haven’t already gained an activity badge for. It could be a team game like rugby, football or water polo. Individual sports like tennis, running or gymnastics count too, so do pursuits like walking, yoga, or dancing.

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Show a reasonable level of skill in your sport or pursuit. Show how you’ve improved over time.

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Explain the rules or guidelines that govern the sport or pursuit you chose.

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Show how you would prepare before taking part in your sport or pursuit. You could run through any special equipment or clothes you need and any warm-up and warm-down routines.

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Explain how to care for the equipment you use. Explain what you should look out for when the equipment is nearing the end of its life.

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 Drama: Persons choosing this option can perform either Solo or in a group of 3- 5 persons. Performance pieces should not exceed 10 minutes. Examples of possible categories may include:  Monologue: Standard/ Dialect  Dramatized Speech,  Spoken Word,  Storytelling: Standard/ Dialect  Verse Speaking: Standard/ Dialect  Chorale Speaking or  a One Act play: (5- 10 minutes long)

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Date Awarded: _____________________________________

 Music: - Persons choosing this option can perform either as a Solo or part of an Ensemble. Performance pieces should not exceed 5minutes. Examples of possible categories may include but not limited to:  Calypso: Original pieces  West Indian Folk Song  Traditional Parang  National Patriotic Song  Pan Solo  Instrument Solo ( no pan)  African Drumming Ensemble Minimum 5 players  Tassa Drumming Ensemble- Minimum 5 players  Pan Ensemble- Minimum 5 players  Instrument Ensemble- Minimum 5 players

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 Technical: Participants have the option of working with persons in any of the other disciplines performing any of the following functions:

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2 Perform or exhibit one of the following activities to an audience.  Dance: - Persons choosing this option can perform either as a Solo, Duet or in a group of 3-5 persons. Dances should be between 3-5 minutes. Examples of possible categories of dances include but not limited to:  Local Folk Traditional: Carib/Arawak; Joropo/Maypole; Pique; Bongo, Orisha, Stickfight, Mandig, Ibo, Congo ; Jharoo (Broom Dance), Ghadka (with long skirts) ; Heel and Toe, Quadrille, Jig.  Local Folk Interpretive: Imaginative presentations using elements of any of the traditional folk dances.  Modern Dances: Original dances that can be used to depict anything. (For example: on bible verses, children games, etc)  Limbo

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Top tips Whichever option you choose, you should use a camera that allows you to modify settings and use an optical zoom. Most camera functions on smart phones and tablets don’t have these features but if you have one that does, you can use it.

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Choose one of these two options. Then complete all tasks 1

Option 1: Still Photography Choose one of these two activities:  Produce 12 photographs (negative or digital), taken by you. They should feature at least two of these techniques: portrait, still life (or similar), land or seascape, sport or action or time-lapse photography.

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 Produce six black and white photographs. Explain the steps you took to create them and the impact of using black and white as an alternative to colour images. You could produce high quality prints on photographic paper or present them on-screen.

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Show that you know the main functions of a digital camera including resolution, digital compression, shutter speed and aperture. Explain how these affect the final image and print. Explain the different types of removable memory available.

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Talk about different types of photographic devices and the accessories available for them.

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Choose one of these activities:  Describe the process of developing black and white films and prints, including the use of an enlarger.

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 Describe the processes and equipment needed to produce prints from a digital camera. Explain how to use editing software.

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 Describe the processes and equipment needed to scan prints or negatives from existing photographs. Explain how to use editing software

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 Describe the basic functions for editing digital images. In particular, explain the differences between cropping and zooming, resizing and stretching, and camera orientation and rotation.

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Diagnose faults that happen at the photographing, editing or printing stages, like over or under exposure and high or low contrast. Explain the difference between camera shake and subject movement.

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Show that you know how to care for a camera and accessories.

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Option 2: Video Photography 1

Produce at least two short films from two of these categories. Create a storyboard and script for each of these. You can edit the film ‘in camera’ or by using simple editing tools:  Documentary  Music video  Drama  Situation comedy  Advertisement  Training film

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Discuss: • The differences between video and still photography. Explain the reasons for choosing one format over another for a range of subjects. • Problems that can happen when using automatic. Explain how these can be fixed.

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Show that you understand: • Camera techniques such as panning, zooming, close-ups, long shots and using additional lighting. • Production techniques such as editing, how to avoid jumpy cuts and maintaining continuity.

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Show that you know how to care for a video camera and accessories, such as storage media, batteries, microphones and lights.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Make your own rope, perhaps using a rope machine or working with a friend.

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Tie a simple lashing.

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Show how you would: • Tie three different knots, such as a reef, figure of eight, sheet bend or bowline • Make one hitch, such as a clove hitch, round turn and two half-hitches.

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Take part in a knot game.

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Build a pioneering project using simple knots and lashings.

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• Explain to your examiner the most likely

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hazards you might encounter while participating in pioneering activities and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. Discuss the prevention of, and first aid treatment for, injuries and conditions that could occur while working on pioneering projects, including rope splinters, rope burns, cuts, scratches, insect bites and stings, hypothermia, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, sunburn, and falls.

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Explain the uses for the back splice, eye splice, and short splice. Using 1/4- or 3/8inch three-stranded rope, demonstrate how to form each splice.

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Explain the importance of effectively anchoring a pioneering project. Describe to your advisor the 1-1-1 anchoring system and the log-and- stake anchoring methods.

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By yourself, build a trestle using square and diagonal lashings. Explain why trestles are used when constructing pioneering projects.

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With the approval of your advisor and using appropriate lashings and pioneering techniques, build and use one full-size pioneering project from either option A or option B. Your project must comply with the requirements of the Guide to Safe Scouting. (Requirement 10 may be done at district or council events, or on a troop camp outing.)

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 Option A: Tower OR bridge Anchor your project as appropriate and necessary. Explain how your anchoring system works. Option A projects may be worked on in a group and with others.

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 Option B: Camp chair OR camp table Option B projects must be worked on individually.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Swim 50 metres in clothes, excluding shoes. Have a detailed knowledge of the steering and sailing rules for power and sailing Vessels and show by demonstration, using diagrams or models, that you have a practical knowledge of local waters, including: • Tides (or currents)

• Local hazards, sandbars, shallows, • • 3

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Know the parts of a boat and its equipment and understand the maintenance operations of the boat. Prepare an anchor and demonstrate its use. Have a knowledge of the elementary principles of the motor boat engine and by demonstration afloat show: • That you can start the engine, operate the gears and understand the effect of transverse thrust with a single screw.

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in an engine in relation to compression ignition, battery and charging system, fuel supply and filters, intake and exhaust outlet. Take charge of a small crew and prepare the boat for service, to include the provision of alt equipment. Supervise checking the engine, fuel and pump. and then: • With minimum assistance, cast off with the tide (or current) ahead using the spring method. Steer a compass course (as set by the Examiner) and anchor correctly. With the assistance of a second craft with anchor, demonstrate the use of the kedge anchor. Recover the ground tackle, get under way and return alongside against the tide (or current) without using reverse gear. Moor with spring and head rope.

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• In response to a 'distress signal' take ___/___/___

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charge of the crew, cast off \with the tide (or current) astern, using the spring and headrope method and proceed to a 'stranded' craft (aground in confined waters). Approach across the tide (or current) and take aboard a 'survivor'; manoeuvre clear, using reverse gear, and proceed to pick up a 'body' (not an actual person) from the water. your boat alongside with the tide (or current). using reverse giving appropriate orders to crew and make fast. Supervise preparations necessary to disembark the 'casualty'.

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• That you can operate the correct towing procedure, including disposition of crew, and that you are familiar with the use of the kedge anchor in an emergency.

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• That you can recognise the minor faults

• That you can turn circles using reverse gear, control the boat in confined waters and stop the engine when going slow ahead.

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rocks, underwater obstructions and any dangerous features such as weirs. Lights, daymarks and buoyage in relation to local water traffic. Alternation of course and turning signals.

Know the safety precautions necessary in power craft, including the proper use of fire-fighting appliances and 'man over board' drill.

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Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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As equipment quartermaster, assist at an overnight camp for at least two days. During the period show you’re capable in at least three of these areas:

 Care and maintenance of all tentage, including the ability to do simple repairs to guy lines and fabric tears

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 care and storage of all cordage. This includes whipping, splicing, hanking, coiling and safety inspections.

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 safe storage and handling of fuels used by the camp, such as methylated spirits, paraffin, petrol and gas

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 care, maintenance and general storage of all tools such as axes, spades and saws

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 care and storage of equipment used for adventurous activities, such as sailing gear, canoes and paddles, lifejackets and buoyancy aids, and climbing ropes.

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Keep simple records, showing the equipment issued and returned.

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Keep a portable first aid kit well stocked and maintained.

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Choose tools to take to camp, to complete emergency repairs on equipment.

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Show you understand that general tidiness is the secret of good quartermastering. Explain how you achieved this at the overnight camping experience.

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• Complete a figure-of-eight course • Scull over the stern between two •

points, 20 metres apart, and turn through 180 degrees Draw stroke over the bow.

Using a round turn and two half hitches, moor to a ring, post or bollard.

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Be able to point out and name the basic parts of a rowboat.

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As part of a crew of a boat: • Take a place as an oarsman, including stroke • Understand boat orders and be able to act on them • As bowman, be a lookout and report hazards to the coxswain using standard maritime directions e.g. starboard, port quarter, dead ahead, etc

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From a boat, heave an unweighted line to land within reach of target 5 metres away with not more than three attempts

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Understand the safety rules that apply to Scout boating.

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Know the difference between a lifejacket and a buoyancy aid and show the correct method of wear

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Understand the importance of wearing appropriate clothing for various weather conditions

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Know what actions and safety requirements to take when being towed

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Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Row a dinghy single-handed and carry out in sequence the following manoeuvres: • Take the boat away from a bank side mooring • Row in a straight line for 100 metres

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10 Have a basic knowledge of rules of the road for local waters

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ____________________________________ Date Awarded: ____________________________________

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Option 4: Electronics N.B. Individuals that have attained the “Electronics” proficiency badge automatically meet these requirements and must choose another option.

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To achieve this badge, you need to choose from Options 1 to 6, then complete the all the tasks outlined over a period of 6 to 12 months. Option 1: Meteorology N.B. Individuals that have attained the “Meteorology” proficiency badge automatically meet these requirements and must choose another option. 1

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Show and explain your project work in electronics to a group of young people. You’re not expected to play the role of an instructor and an appropriate adult should supervise your group.

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Discuss the safe working practices of electronics and how to use equipment responsibly.

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Demonstrate your skills in meteorological recording and observation to a group of young people.

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Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of circuits, components and the symbols used in electronics

Give a detailed explanation of the formation of clouds and the weather associated with different clouds and fronts.

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Option 5: Astronomy N.B. Individuals that have attained the “Astronomer” proficiency badge automatically meet these requirements and must choose another option.

Find out detailed information about how weather maps are produced. Show how you interpret them for use in scouting activities.

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Regularly maintain a mechanical machine over a period of time. You should use the time to learn a variety of techniques.

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Demonstrate your mechanical knowledge. Explain the principles of operating an engine, gearbox and differential axle.

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Talk about the safety rules for machine maintenance and how you use the skills you’ve learned responsibly.

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Demonstrate a radio communication method to a group of young people.

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Talk about the rules or codes of practice for radio communication and how to use equipment responsibly.

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Share your knowledge of radio communication alphabets and internationally recognized call signs and signals.

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Demonstrate your skills in astronomy, including recording and observation, to a group of young people.

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Learn the meaning of technical astronomical terms. Give a detailed description of our galaxy and solar system, including planets and other bodies.

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Demonstrate a good knowledge of the history of space exploration since 1969.

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You can use this option if you want to improve and share knowledge about an activity that isn’t covered by options 1 to 5.

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Take part in an activity within an identified field of science regularly over a period of time and work on your improvement.

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Demonstrate your skills and knowledge in this specific field of science to a group of young people and encourage them to try it out. You’re not expected to have skills in instructing and your leader should organize appropriate supervision.

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Learn the meaning of relevant terms within the specific field.

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Demonstrate a good knowledge of the history of this specific field.

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Regularly take part in an activity involving in a method of radio communication. You should use the time to learn a variety of techniques and recording activity and develop your skills.

Regularly take part in an astronomy activity. Use a variety of instruments, record your observations over a period of time and show improvement in your skills.

Option 6: Scientist 1

Option 3: Radio Communication N.B. Individuals that have attained the “Communicator (Option 1)” proficiency badge automatically meet these requirements and must choose another option. 1

Regularly take part in an activity involving electronics. Use the time to learn a variety of techniques and equipment and improve your skills.

Regularly record weather observations and measurements over a period of time. You can break up the time if you like – you don’t have to keep continuous records.

Option 2: Mechanic N.B. Individuals that have attained the “Mechanic” proficiency badge automatically meet these requirements and must choose another option. 1

Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ______________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ______________________________________ Date Awarded: ________________________________

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Attend regular training sessions in a relevant activity like rifle/pistol shooting or archery. Show how youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve improved in technique. You should train for at least six sessions.

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Learn the safety rules associated with your activity and show how to follow them.

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Demonstrate how to care for the relevant equipment.

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Take part in your chosen activity at an officially supervised contest. Afterwards, talk to the instructor about your performance and how you can improve.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Have a good knowledge of the rules or laws of two outdoor games such as Rugby, Football, Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball. Be able to act as an official such as referee. linesman, or umpire in a game organised by young people (School, Youth Club, Troop or Pack).

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Take an active part in one team game as in one above and show reasonable proficiency and evidence of a sportsmanlike approach to the game over a period of 6 months.

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Be able to discuss with the Examiner the advantages which can be gained from participation in sport and show that you have a good knowledge of the history of two games chosen yourself.

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Know the names and performances of two international Sportsmen from your country. Be able to discuss these personalities with the Examiner and show that you have made a study, or have carried out some research, concerning the sportsmen/sportswomen of your choice.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ____________________________________ Date Awarded: ____________________________________

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Take part in a street sport like skateboarding, roller or in-line skating, BMX or another street sport agreed by your leadership team.

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Own or use equipment for a street sport. Show you can check, adjust and repair the equipment to ensure safe use.

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Explain how to care for the equipment used and explain what you should look out for when equipment is nearing the end of its life.

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Show that you know: • Basic knife or multi-tool skills, including safety and sharpening

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• First aid treatment you may need to use while on a survival event, considering you may have limited resources available

• How to construct different kinds of shelter

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• How to build a fire and use basic

Show that you’re skilled in your chosen street sport and show how you’ve improved over three months. You could take part in an exhibition, public event or competition.

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Explain the safety rules for your chosen sport including where to undertake street sports safely and responsibly.

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lighting techniques. You should not use man-made materials such as paper or firelighters.

• The various burning qualities of different woods

• How to maintain hygiene in a survival situation

• The correct use of international distress

Examiner Requirements:

signals, using a whistle, torch, mirror or markers

Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________

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• Some basic actions to take while awaiting rescue that will both keep you (and your group) safe and will assist your rescuers in locating you.

Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Put together a personal survival kit.

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With a group of at least three Scouts, take part in a survival exercise. It should last about 24 hours and the group should: • Construct a shelter of natural or salvaged materials and sleep in it

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• Prepare a meal using raw ingredients that could have been found or caught

• Cook all meals over an open fire • Cook without utensils, although you may use a knife.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ____________________________________ Date Awarded: ____________________________________

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Visit a place of worship which is important to one of the major World religions. Find out some information about the building, what’s inside it and how it’s used for worship.

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Meet someone who belongs to one of the major World religions or has a set of beliefs which are different to your own. Find out how they put their faith into practice.

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Find out about the places of religious significance for a World religion other than your own.

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Find out about the religious festivals and customs linked to a World religion other than yours.

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Compose a poem of at least eight lines. Discuss its meaning and construction.

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Do one of the following:  Create a short story of around 600 words. Talk about your story idea with an appropriate adult beforehand  Write a descriptive passage of around 600 words on a subject, agreed with an appropriate adult beforehand.

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Write a 600-word review of a favourite book, play or other work of literature including links to current affairs.

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Either:  Produce two published articles of around 600 words. You could contribute to a school, faith, community or Scouting Around or write a letter to the editor of any local Newspaper.  Interview a local celebrity, or other notable person within your community. Write or type out the interview to show the questions you asked and the interviewee’s replies.

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Keep a diary on a subject, for a length of time agreed with an appropriate adult beforehand.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: _____________________________________ Verified by Advisor: _____________________________________ Date Awarded: _____________________________________

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Take an active part in at least eight nights away as a Scout. Four of the nights should be camping. While you’re away, work with other Scouts do the other tasks on this list.

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With others, pitch and strike your tent.

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Lead, or help to lead, a group of Scouts to set up a well-organised site. It should include sleeping tents, food and equipment stores, a fire or stove, kitchen and eating area.

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Prepare and light an open fire or set up a suitable stove. Use it to prepare, cook and serve a meal safely.

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Understand the three points of the Countryside Code. Show what action you can take to follow the code.

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Find out why personal and campsite hygiene is important. What should you do to be hygienic?

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Using knots that you have learned, build a simple pioneering project, object or camp gadget.

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Explore the environment of your camp and make sure you know where everything is. Respect the environment you are in and, at the end of the camp, leave the site as you found it.

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Find out what accidents and incidents can happen outdoors or during your camp. Show how you would deal with them.

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10 Show how to use an axe, saw or knife safely. You can choose any or all these tools.

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11 Complete at least four of these tasks:  Provide a service commitment to the site for about an hour.  Take part in a wide game.  Take part in a campfire or other entertainment.  Working with others, successfully complete a two-hour activity or project.  Plan a balanced menu for a short camp.  Lead the cooking of a meal for the group.  Show that you know the safety precautions for using lamps and stoves.  Cook a backwoods meal with the group.  Build a bivouac and sleep in it.  Show how to pack a rucksack correctly, with appropriate kit for the camp or event.

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Examiner Requirements: Date completed: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Verified by Advisor: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date Awarded: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Complete two personal challenges which you and your leader agree on. You should choose one of the challenges and your leader will choose the other. Here are some example challenges to give you some ideas, but make sure you choose to do something that is personal to you.  Support a new Scout to complete their Membership Award

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 Give up using your mobile or games console for a week

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 Take part in an organised walk or run for charity

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 Talk about a topic you are interested in in front of your Patrol

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 Bring the right equipment to Scouts every week for a term

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 Help your younger brother or sister with their school work for a term

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 Learn how to communicate in basic sign language

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 Do at least an hour of physical activity every day over the summer holidays

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 Gain an activity permit

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 Do the washing up at home for two weeks

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 Plan and run a base or activity at camp

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 Organise a small fundraising event for the Group or a local charity

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Requirements

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This award should be done over a period of at least three months. 1

On at least three separate occasions, be part of a Scout team, where you work together to achieve a goal.

Give at least three examples of when you’ve been in different types of teams. Explain your role in those teams.

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Take part in at least three teambuilding activities that you have not tried before.

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Take an active part in at least four Troop or Patrol Forums. At each forum, express your views on at least one item being discussed.

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Requirements

Date (DD/MM/YY)

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To achieve this badge, you need to hold the Scout Teamwork Award, and complete these requirements over a period of at least three months: 1

Successfully lead a Scout team at a camp or all-day event. You need to: • Look after the whole Patrol / team,

• Help individuals in your team if they need it, • Make sure that your team achieves the goal you have been set.

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Help a new Scout to be part of the Troop with an understanding of what is expected of them.

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Help another Scout to develop a Scouting skill.

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Represent the views of other Scouts (for example at a Patrol Leaders’ Council or something similar) and report back to them afterwards.

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Requirements 1

Date (DD/MM/YY)

Choose an aspect of local community life and find out as much as you can about it. You could learn about: • Local government

• Local history • Different faiths and beliefs

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Types of farming/industry found locally 2

Spend a day volunteering with and finding out about a service in your local community: • What are their challenges?

• Who relies on this service? • What positive impact could you have on this service in the future?

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(Services could be homeless shelters, local nature reserves, care homes and food banks. ) 3

Take part in an activity that reflects upon and explores your own beliefs, attitudes and values (this may or may not include religious beliefs). What values do we share as Scouts? Which Scout value means the most to you?

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Take part in an activity that explores common beliefs and attitudes towards gender or disability in different societies. You could look at this in the context of music, sport and fashion.

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Take an active part in an environmental project.

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Investigate and try to contact Scouts in another country.

Take part in an activity that explores an international issue.

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