ITEM     

DATE

INITIAL

1.

Pass or have passed the First Aid badge.

2.

Know how to diagnose and stabilize fractures.

3.

Know and understand emergency scene management.

4.

Demonstrate treatment for internal bleeding.

5.

Demonstrate 4 methods of carrying a patient, 2 when alone, and 2 with another Scout.

6.

Know how to deal with cases of suspected poisoning.

7.

Have knowledge of crowd management.

8.

Know how to recognize and treat Hypothermia & Hyperthermia..

9..

Demonstrate mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. (NOT to be demonstrated on a live person).

             ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Explain sportsmanship.  Explain why it is important.  Give several examples of good sportsmanship in sports.

2

Take part for a minimum of 2 seasons as a member of an organised team.

3

Explain the attributes of a good team leader and a good team player.

4

Explain the rules and etiquette for your sport.  Explain the equipment required including any protective equipment.

             ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Have knowledge of woods suitable for boat building.

2

Hold the Swimmer Badge.

3

Demonstrate the ability to manage a boat single handed, either under oars, sail, or power.

4

Build an 8 foot pram dingy, alone or with another Explorer.

5

Know how to make simple repairs to sails.

6

Know how to make simple repairs to outboard engines.

           ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Demonstrate the ability to swim 100 metres fully dressed.

2

Show skill in paddling a canoe with single paddle at bow, stern, and amidships. Know the precautions to take in rough water, and have knowledge of paddles.

3

Demonstrate the ability to climb in and out of an empty canoe in water at least 2 metres deep.

4

Know how to make minor repairs to a canoe.

5

Know how to best portage a canoe.

6

Paddle either in a number of short trips or one long trip, a total distance of 75 km.

7

Know how to paddle a canoe to shore in case of loss of paddle, and, in the event of upsetting, the best methods of keeping afloat.

           ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1.

Pass or have passed the Camper badge.

2.

Have camped 10 nights since reaching the age of 15.

3.

Camp for a weekend at a site and report on the differences, advantages and disadvantages of this site eg. Ground, soil, trees, aspect and general suitability as a campsite.

4.

Show practical knowledge in all aspects of light weight camping and apply that knowledge in planning a camp for at least 3 Patrols, from finding the site to returning home.

5.

Make a tent, groundsheet, rucksack or similar article of camping equipment.

6.

Have helped satisfactorily at a permanent camp site for not less than 6 nights, or, where this is not possible, have taken sole charge of a camp for a weekend, such a camp to have not less than 8 campers and to be visited by the examiner.

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DATE

INITIAL

1.

Know every rock and shoal within a five fathom line on a four mile stretch of coast in the area your Troop operates in.

2.

Know all the danger spots for swimmers and visitors and what to do if they get into difficulties.  If on tidal waters know the places where persons are liable to be cut off by the tide.

3.

Know where the moon rises and sets in its quarter.

4.

Know the best landing places for boats and where they may shelter and find safe anchorage under all weather conditions.

5.

Make a rough sketch chart of local waters showing principal danger points, shoals, lights and channels.

6.

Know the light houses which can be seen on your strip of coast and describe the lights they exhibit.