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.

           ITEM

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.

7.

Know the routine followed in your own home waters in the event of a serious accident along the shore, the information to include Coast Guard stations, telephone numbers and addresses of doctors and police.

8.

Know the mercantile code of signals.

9.

Know the marks of fishing boats and the national and house flags of all ships that regularly pass through the home waters of the Troop.

10

If on tidal waters know the rise and fall of tides, both spring and neap, and how to ascertain the times of high and low water.

11

Know the set of current at all stages of the tide in the home waters of the Troop.

           ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Cook for a Patrol, both in camp and indoors, including roasting, boiling, frying and the making of bread, cakes, pudding, drinks and sauces.  Prepare and serve food punctually and hot, following the niceties of good manners.  Demonstrate carving.

2

Know how to but food and draw up priced and dietetically sound menus to include quantities required for a camp of a weeks duration for at least 2 Patrols of 5 Scouts each.  A limit for the cost of catering will be laid down by the Examiner.

3

Know how to prepare a hot meal (2 courses) and a hot drink, without utensils except a billy can.

           ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Pass or have passed the Coast Watchman’s Badge.

2

Be able to read a chart, plot a position by 3 methods and lay off a course, making allowances for variation and deviation of compass and tidal set.

3

Know the different types of buoys, lighthouses and light vessels in general use, the usual danger, storm and fog signals.  Discuss the Beaufort wind and sea scales.  Understand the use of a Barometer in forecasting the weather.

4

Demonstrate how to take soundings.

5

Know the proper gear that should be carried in a sailing boat to ensure safety of the vessel under all conditions.

6

Organise and take charge of a Patrol expedition of 48 hours minimum duration in a sailing boat or motor cruiser.  Journey to a point at least 16 Kms from the start and return.  Keep a detailed log showing courses and distances.  Route to be prepared by the candidate with proper reference to tides etc.  Members of the Patrol to be properly organised as a boats crew.

7

Read a Mariner’s Compass marked in points and degrees and be able to estimate (using chart and tide table) the depth of water at any state of the tide.

            ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Demonstrate you know the Highway Code, traffic signs, road signs and be able to read a road map.

2

Own, or have the use of a bicycle.

3

Be able to catty out simple repairs to your bicycle.

4

Carry a verbal message of not less than 40 words and deliver correctly after a journey of at least 8Km in the course of which you must meet and deal with some emergency staged by the Examiner.

5

Make a report, including a sketch map of the scene, on some emergency such as a car accident, giving details for the police and doctor.

6

Write a message from dictation and deliver it to a point at least 8Km away indicated only by map reference.

          ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Pass or have passed the Firemans badge.

2

Explain the fire risks and precautions to be taken in your home and Scout hall.  Show that you understands what is meant by >spontaneous combustion.

3

Understand the function of two of the following: Fire-resisting doors, Sprinkler systems, Hose reels, Smoke Detectors, Internal hydrant systems.  Fire alarms.

4

Demonstrate that you understand the fire risks and precautions to be taken in places of public entertainment.

5

Plan the fire precautions and seating arrangements for a Scout or similar entertainment.

6

Demonstrate the following: Rescue of injured persons, rescue by ladder, and lowering by a line.

            ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Catch, prepare and cook fish sufficient for 2 people.

2

Demonstrate simple repairs to a rod. eg. whipping a broken rod, whipping on guide rings.

3

Tie 3 varieties of flies and show an ability to cast.  Make a spinner or a spoon.

4

Understand the dangers of wading and the precautions to be taken.

5

Have a knowledge of the waters within a radius of 24 Km of your home, and know all local rules applicable and closed seasons.

6

Keep a detailed log book of your fishing expeditions, with details of weather, catch, baits used, for one season.

7

Write a short account (500 words) on wet and dry fly fishing, or on the varieties of bait and their uses in fishing.

             ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Gain a Gliding Licence issued by the Department of Transport.

2

Be able to carry out daily inspections on 1 type of glider under supervision and have assisted in rigging or de-rigging.

3

Explain the formation of soaring currents ie: Mountain, Thermal, and wave lift.

             ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Hold the White Anchor Badge

2

Hold the Seaman’s Badge

3

Hold the Rescuer Badge

4

Hold to of the following Proficiency Badges: Coast Watchman, Senior Coxswain, Leading Signaller, or Boatswain.

5

Demonstrate your ability to re-pass the requirements for the White and Red Anchor Badges.

6

Hold two of the following Proficiency Badges: Boatswain, Advanced Swimmer, Senior Handyman.

7

Hold a Charge Certificate.

            ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Demonstrate methods of packing and carrying a complete hiking kit for a 24 hour hike, it is not to weight more than 14 kg including the food.  Be prepared to justify your choice of gear.

2

Take part in 3 hikes, during each of which gear is carried and you sleep out, distance of 2 hikes to be at least 16 kms each.  The distance for the third hike to be not less that 48 kms, with 2 night camping out.  Detailed logs of very high standard to be handed in after each hike.

3

Select a route for a 24 Km hike from a 1;50000 Topographical map, not necessarily of your own area.  Give your reasons for choice of route

4

From a map select 3 areas of 12 Km square approximately, where a good hike camp should be possible, give reasons for your choice of areas.

5

Make an article of hiking gear, such as tent, sleeping bag, camp fire blanket, rucksack, or stuff sack.

6

Show knowledge of personal hygiene and care of the feet and footgear.

7

Show a good knowledge of what to do if you meet a bear on the trail.

Explain the precautions you should take while hiking in known bear country.

           ITEMS

DATE

INITIAL

1

Know thoroughly the safety rules:

1)      for handling a supposedly empty gun

2)      when cleaning a rifle

3)      when loading

4)      when unloading

5)      when carrying in the woods or on the range

6)      when climbing a fence

2

Demonstrate how to clean a rifle

3

Explain the following:

1)      Calibre

2)      Rifling

3)      Component parts of a cartridge

4)      Common forms of sights

4

Judge over unknown ground:

1)      Five distances 10 to 300 metres

2)      Five distances 300 to 600 metres

5

With a target rifle (sling and aperture sights) score 80 points or more on a standard DCRA 25 yard target, shooting at 20 metres in the prone position.

            ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Make a map on the ground, by triangulation using a prismatic compass or plane table, of an area of about 40 acres, chosen by the Examiner, at the scale of 1:4000 approx.  The area should include fields, a building and a pond or equivalent features.

2

Make a road map, with compass and field book, of 3 Km of road, showing all main features and objects within a reasonable distance on either side, to a scale of 4 inches to the mile.  The field book must be handed to the Examiner.

3

Enlarge such portion of a Topographical map from 1:50000 to a scale of 1:21000.

4

Draw a simple cross section from a 1:50000 topographical map.

5

Show a working knowledge of working scales.

          ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Pass or have passed the Observer Badge

2

Recognise and explain 2 different characteristics in each of 3 different human footprints, barefoot or shod

3

Solve with reasonable accuracy, 3 tracking stories in sand, snow or other suitable material

4

Make 6 plaster casts of birds, animals, car or bicycle tracks.  All casts to be taken unaided and correctly labelled with date and place of making.  2 at least to be of wild birds or animals

5

Lay a trail of at least 800m in length containing at least 4 different kinds of signs made of natural materials.  40 to 60 signs to be used and the route over ground to be unfamiliar to the Explorer.  The trail to be followed by Explorers of Second Class standard

           ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Have a reasonable knowledge of the history of your town or city, and places of historical interest.  Also have a detailed knowledge of locations for hospitals, churches and schools.

2

Have knowledge of all gas stations within 5 km of your house.

3

Have a general knowledge of the country within 50 kms of your house, so as to be able to guide strangers to districts, towns or cities.

             ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Gain a Power Licence issued by the Department of Transport.

2

Be able to carry out daily inspections on 1 type of power aircraft under supervision and have assisted in fuelling or de-fuelling.

3

Explain the procedures for emergency landings, with power and without.

              ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Have acted as Quartermaster for a Scout Group or Section for at least 6 months.

2

Show knowledge of sound methods of repairing stoves and lanterns.

3

Demonstrate your ability to re-haft and re-wedge an axe.

4

Demonstrate 2 of the following:

(a) Repairing a tear in a patrol tent.

(b) Replacing a guyline on a Patrol tent.

(c) Re-water proofing a Patrol tent.

5

Demonstrate how to sharpen an axe using a grindstone and a carborundum stone, and how to sharpen and re-set a saw.

6

Show you have kept simple, but efficient records of an Equipment Store showing kit issues, returns and repairs.

            ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Perform in the water 4 methods of rescue.

2

Dive from the surface to a depth of at least 12 m and bring up a stone, brick or iron object of not less than 2 kg, at least 2 out of 3 times.

3

Swim 45m attired in shirt, trousers, and undress in the water.

4

Throw a lifeline to within 1 m of a small object 15 m away.  Thrower to be up to waist in the water.

5

Lead a team to deal with emergencies as given in the Lifesaver Badge

           ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Send and receive a message of not less than 150 letters, at a rate of 45 letters a minute.

2

Send and receive a similar message in Morse.  40 letters per minute by buzzer or 30 letters per minute by lamp.

3

Demonstrate that you know a recognised procedure when sending and receiving a message.

4

Improvise at least 2 methods of sending a message (1 morse and 1 Semaphore) at least 800 m at or over a rate of 20 letters per minute.

            ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Swim 90m in any over-arm or crawl style.

2

Swim at least 800m.

3

Perform the following dives: from the edge of the pool, from the 3m board, from a spring board or running dive from the edge.

4

Perform some individual stunt in fancy diving or in swimming.

5

Satisfy the Examiner that you are capable of instructing a non-swimmer in the basic principles of swimming.

6

Pass or re-pass Test 1 of the swimming badge.

          ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Pass or have passed the Observer Badge

2

Recognise and explain 2 different characteristics in each of 3 different human footprints, barefoot or shod

3

Solve with reasonable accuracy, 3 tracking stories in sand, snow or other suitable material

4

Make 6 plaster casts of birds, animals, car or bicycle tracks.  All casts to be taken unaided and correctly labelled with date and place of making.  2 at least to be of wild birds or animals

5

Lay a trail of at least 800m in length containing at least 4 different kinds of signs made of natural materials.  40 to 60 signs to be used and the route over ground to be unfamiliar to the Explorer.  The trail to be followed by Explorers of Second Class standard

              ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Pass or have the Hiker Badge

2

- Take part in an expedition with not less and not more than 5 other Scouts.  The expedition may be on foot, boat, or on horseback.

- The expedition must be planned to last at least 4 days, and at least 3 nights must be spent in tents.  All necessary equipment and food must be taken and all meals prepared by members of the party.

- All Scouts in the party will take an equal part in the planning arrangements before and during the expedition, but it is not necessary that all participants should be under test.

- A detailed log of the expedition must be kept be each member of the party, having previously agreed between themselves a different emphasis for each log - eg weather, geography, history, architecture, archaeology, botany, ornithology.

- The route and special log subjects must have the prior approval of the examiner.

- An expedition on foot will cover at least 80 Kms in wild country.  The 3 nights will be spent at different campsites.

- An expedition by water will cover at least 80 Kms and the log will cover such points as the state of the river, conditions of banks, obstructions to navigation etc.

- An expedition on Horseback will cover at least 192 kms. In wild country, camping at 3 different camp sites.

- An expedition, whether on foot or otherwise, must be a test of determination, courage, physical endurance and a high degree of co-operation among those taking part.

            ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Know how to care for paint brushes.  Explain the different types of paint.

2

Demonstrate the maintenance required for single and double burner camp stoves.  Replace the mantle on a white gas lantern.

3

Demonstrate the correct method for caring for both hand, and electric, woodworking tools.

4

Complete a woodworking project of your choice making sure that it is stained and varnished.  Explain the process of staining and varnishing.

5

Know what immediate steps to take in the case of a burst water pipe or gas leak.

           ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Pass or have passed the Backwoodsman badge.

2

Show a knowledge of the subjects covered in the following chapters of Pioneering by Gilcraft:

Chapter 4 - Moving Heavy Weight and Straining a Rope.

Chapter 5 - Anchorages and Sheer -Legs.

Chapter 6 - Rafts.

Chapter 7 - Ropeways.

Chapter 8 - Simple and Light Bridges.

Chapter 14 - Instructional Models.

Attain a high standard in the making of all knots and lashings referred to in that book.

3

Take charge or take a leading part in the making of 3 structures of different types, eg: a raft, a bridge, and a Flag staff.

4

Make a camp kitchen.

5

Prove your skill by finding a way across unknown country, not using roads, with a map, to a point invisible from the start for you and your Patrol.  Distances to be no more than 3 Km by day, and 12 by night.

            ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Complete an adventure journey as a member of a Patrol in which you shall play a leading part.  The journey, which may be short in length, must include at least 5 incidents such as rescues from fire or heights, compass work, Signalling over distance.  Water incidents to be included for Sea Scout Troops.

2

Be reasonably proficient in 2 of the following.  Each of the 2 must be selected from different groups, as under:

(A) Boxing, Fencing, Wrestling, Judo.

(B) Rowing, Riding, Ice-Skating, Sailing, Gliding.

(C) Swimming, Diving.

(D) Gymnastics, Tumbling.

(E) Rock climbing, Rope Spinning, Caving.

(F) Athletics, Field events, Cross country events.

(G) Rifle Shooting, Archery.

3

Be able to perform 2 of the following:

(A) Climb a tree to a height of 9m.

(B) Vault a fence two-thirds of your height.

(C) Swim 50m wearing clothes.

4

Make a journey of at least 32km. on foot or by boat, with not more than 2 other Scouts.  Route must be one with which the Scout is not familiar and should, if possible, include stiff country.  Sleep out, using only the gear carried in a rucksack.   Maximum weight 14 Km which must include food.  The Examiner may set the candidate 1 or 2 tasks, which require a specific report but no general log of the journey is required.

             ITEM

DATE

INITIAL

1

Pass or have passed the Winter safety and Winter Camping Badges.

2

With your Patrol, go on three overnight winter camps.  Each camp must last a minimum of 48 hours, with one camp lasting a minimum of 72 hours.

3

Your Patrol must keep a detailed log book of the three camps which is to be presented to your Examiner.

4

Demonstrate, with your patrol, how to properly lash equipment to a toboggan.  You must hike with this loaded toboggan for 3 Km.

5

With your Patrol, build a temporary shelter out of natural materials.  Such a shelter may be a lean-to or a quinzee, and sleep one night in it.

6

Demonstrate how to get safe water from snow and ice.

7

Prepare a proper menu, and duty roster for each camp.