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Executive summaryThe Integrated Learning System (ILS) was introduced in October 2000 in the AgriculturalEconomics and Business Management Research Group (AEBM) for the on-campus teachingof postgraduate programmes at Imperial College Wye (ICW). The AEBM also teach offcampuscourses through the External Programme. ILS integrates the teaching of on-campusand off-campus courses. The distinguishing characteristic of ILS is that it is student-centred,with the replacement for each on-campus course of traditional lectures with the use ofinteractive study guides and readings complemented by staff-led seminars and tutorials. Themain aims of introducing ILS were to facilitate a deeper approach to teaching and learning,and to make more time for research available to staff. Much of the course material is availableonline and course discussions can also take place online. This report is on the ImperialCollege Teaching Research Grant funded project that was set up in spring 2001 to evaluatethe first two academic years of this innovative system of teaching and learning on campus.To assess the impact of ILS on staff and students and the extent to which it is achieving itsaims, data were collected from both AEBM staff and students each spring of the two years.Questionnaires were sent to all staff and students and in the first year interviews were heldwith selected staff and students. The questionnaires differed between the two years, asfeedback from the first year informed the research in the second year. The main findings fromthe data were that:• Staff were generally positive about ILS. However, they had concerns about: the furtherintegration of on-campus and off-campus courses; the lack of use of the onlineenvironment (OLE); the updating of courses; and the lack of preparation by students forcontact periods.• Students’ perceptions of ILS were varied, but the students appeared to be more positive inthe second year than in the first. Their concerns were over the lack of contact hours; theamount of reading expected; access to readings; and the lack of use of the OLE. Thestudents interviewed in the first year felt that they took responsibility for their ownlearning to a great extent.After the first year of the project, the preliminary findings led to some initialrecommendations which were presented to the AEBM. Many of these recommendations wereimplemented, resulting in enhancements in the system for the second and subsequent years.After the second year, the main recommendations from the project were that:• Training for staff both on the use of the printed materials and on use of the OLE isessential, in that it would allow staff to discuss how they can make best use of thematerials and the OLE.• A more detailed explanation of ILS should be put in the prospectus, so that studentexpectations are more in line with the system. This should be supplemented by a goodgeneral introduction to ILS for students, with emphasis on student responsibilities.• More directed reading lists might help students prepare in advance for contact periods.The possibility of providing student reading packs should be explored, together with waysof easing the purchasing of books.• It is essential that students receive log-ins and passwords as soon as they arrive at ICW.Briefings for students on how to use the OLE should be organised at the start of eachyear, and, if possible, students’ access to computers should be improved.• In the longer term, the possibility of preparing short Instructor and Student Manualsshould be explored.• Greater integration between internal and external courses could lead to a more efficientsystem and benefits for students.

CONTENTSVENTURER SCOUT LINK BADGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8THE AWARD SCHEME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9VENTURING SKILLS AWARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14QUEEN’S SCOUT AWARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17FINDING AN EXAMINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23INITIATIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25EXPEDITIONS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27OUTDOOR 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33EXPEDITIONS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35OUTDOOR 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40CITIZENSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46FIRST AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56UNIT MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58LEADERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60VOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62PERSONAL GROWTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66EXPRESSION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68LIFESTYLE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70IDEALS 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72PURSUITS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76EXPRESSION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78LIFESTYLE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80IDEALS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82PURSUITS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86MAJOR INTEREST AWARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91ANCHOR BADGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92DEAF SIGN LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93FIRST AID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95LANDCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97SURF LIFE SAVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99THEIR SERVICE, OUR HERITAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100WORLD CONSERVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101YOUTH HELPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105SPECIAL BADGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107ROVER LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1086VENTURER SCOUT LINKBADGEFundamentals and Operations1. Participate in 3 Venturer Scout meetings/activities (atleast one of these is to be outdoors)2. During talks with the Venturer Scout Leaders:• Know, show an understanding of and be preparedto accept the Scout Promise and Law• Get to know other Venturer Scouts and VenturerScout Leaders• Be accepted by the Venturer Scout UnitScouting Skills and Award SchemeThe Venturing Skills Award may be commenced during theLink process.The recognition of current competency process should beapplied to recognise a Scout's achievements - in someinstances it may be necessary/desirable to ask the YouthMember to demonstrate these skills at an appropriate time.Venturer Scout Link Badge AwardedSignature ______________________ Date __________7

MEMBERSHIPQUALIFICATIONSTo be invested as a Venturer Scout, the prospectivemember shall satisfy the following Membershipqualifications.1. Know, show an understanding of, and be prepared toaccept, the Scout Promise and Law.2. Participate in at least three Unit activities or meetings (atleast one of which shall be outdoors).3. Be accepted by the unit.MEMBERSHIP or LINK BADGE QUALIFICATIONSDate Signature (VSL or Unit Chairman)1. …….....………..... ……….........…….………………….2. …….....………..... ……….........…….………………….…….....………..... ……….........…….………………….…….....………..... ……….........…….………………….…….....………..... ……….........…….………………….…….....………..... ……….........…….………………….…….....………..... ……….........…….………………….3. …….....………..... ……….........…….………………….Date of Investiture ……….........…….………………….8THE AWARD SCHEMEThe aim of the award scheme is to widen your interests andknowledge. Its rationale is based on the Aim and Methods ofScouting allowing for fun, variety, personal choice and to assist inplanning for a balanced program.It is a system to encourage you to have a go at a wide range ofactivities, which will challenge you. It may have some parts thatyou will not want to do at the time but will be glad that you havedone when you look back.The Queen's Scout Award has an outstanding status withinScouting and the community. Consequently, the activities and thestandards are designed to be inspiring and challenging.The Venturing Skills Award includes necessary Scouting skills forpreparation of, and participation in, a basic hike. This is to help youto get to know your Unit.QUEEN'S SCOUT AWARDThe Queen's Scout Award is made on the recommendation of theDistrict Commissioner to Venturer Scouts who have demonstratedthe character requirements and completed the technicalrequirements for the Award, and who are, in the opinion of theDistrict Commissioner, worthy of receiving the Award.Technical RequirementsThe technical requirements are listed on page 19 of this RecordBook.Character RequirementsThe Queen's Scout Award is recognised by the community at largeto be a worthwhile achievement and the Royal Certificate ispresented to the Venturer Scout by a representative of the Queen.The main point is that the Venturer Scout is recognised as being ofgood character and a worthy member of the Scout Movement.The first stage of the approval process for a potential Queen'sScout is by the Unit Council. This is a two-fold decision. Has theVenturer Scout reached an acceptable standard of the Award9

Scheme, and has the Venturer Scout demonstrated that they arepractising the Scout Promise and Law in everyday life?All Units should be fully aware of this important step in the Queen'sScout Award and should consider their responsibilities in thismatter by monitoring the progress of all potential Queen's Scoutsand evaluate their character requirements at least 12 monthsbefore the completion of the Award.THE QUEEN'S SCOUT AWARD- Comprises 4 separate awards.Adventurous Activity Award - Challenges you in initiative,expeditions and outdoor activities.Community Involvement Award - Involves you in citizenship,environment, first aid and service activities.Leadership Development Award - Teaches you skills useful foryour future, by involving you in Unit management and leadershipcourses.Personal Growth Award - Gives you the opportunity to find out agreat deal about yourself through expression, ideals, lifestyle andpursuits.You will also discover new career opportunities. First aid skills arealso necessary for adventurous activities.You can choose from an immense array of activities to satisfy therequirements of all the Awards. Some of these activities can beincluded in your Unit's program.In gaining the Queen's Scout Award, you will not only experiencesome great times and have fun but will also develop new skills oflasting value.OTHER BADGESThese can be found in the back of the passport and include MajorInterest Award, First Aid Badge, World Conservation Badge, DeafSign Language Emblem, Landcare Badge etc.The challenge is there for you - will you take it?10NEW MEMBERVENTURINGSKILLS AWARD• Recommendationby Unit Counciland VenturerScout Leader.}• Approval byAwardsStandardsCommittee.VENTURER SCOUT AWARD SCHEMEASSOCIATE VENTURER SCOUTVENTURER SCOUT INVESTITURE(Epaulettes presented)COMMUNITYINVOLVEMENTAWARDRVENTUADTACIES ITIVAWASOURDPERSON ALOGRHWTAWA RDHIP ERS LEADOPMEN VEL DE TAWAQUE 'SCO AWUTENRD• Recommendation of Unit Council & Venturer Scout Lee.• Recommendation of Group Leader & Group Council• Personal interview with District Commissioner• Recommendation to Branch Chief CommissionerD AR11SCOUTVENTURERSCOUT LINKBADGEMAJOR INTEREST AWARDROVSPECIA ES LBADGAmateur Radio OperatorAnchorDeaf Sign LanguageFirst AidLandcareLanguage EmblemSurf LifesavingTheir Service: Our HeritageWorld ConservationYouth HelperENKBADGLI ER

©© DiskAr tPERSONALGROWTH(beige base)LEADERSHIPDEVELOPMENT(blue base)RIGHT SLEEVEACTIVITY EMBLEMSCHOICE 2 CHOICE 2PURSUITSIDEALSLIFESTYLEEXPRESSIONVOCATIONSLEADERSHIPUNIT MANAGEMENTCHOICEgreen edgingOUTDOOREXPEDITIONSINITIATIVESERVICEENVIRONMENTFIRST AIDCITIZENSHIPCOMPULSORYmaroon edgingUNIT / GROUPIDENTIFICATIONDISTRICT / REGIONBADGE OR TAPESPECIAL BADGESWorld Conservation,Life Saving, Radio,Duke of Edinburgh,Anchor, First Aid,Landcare, Wings,Language,Youth HelperTheir Service ourHeritageADVENTUROUSACTIVITIES(yellow base)UCOMMUNITYINVOLVEMENT(green base)QLEFT SLEEVEVENTURING SKILLSAWARDQUEEN'S SCOUTBADGEDEVELOPMENTAWARDSMAJOR INTERESTAWARD /MINIATUREQUEENS GUIDEBADGEAUSTRALIAN FLAGBADGELEFT POCKET(yellow base)AdventurousActivitiesL(blue base)LeadershipDevelopment(beige base)PersonalGrowthLINKBADGES(green base)CommunityInvolvementWORLDMEMBERSHIPBADGESERVICEBADGESSCOUTSAUSTRALIAEMBROIDERY1213

5. How to tie, and show the practical use of, four knots orrescue devices chosen by the Unit from the Unit'sactivities.VENTURING SKILLSAWARDTo qualify for the Venturing Skills Award, Venturer Scoutsshall complete parts a, b, c and d:a) BushwalkingPrior to participating in, and completing a two-daybushwalking expedition, demonstrate the following:1. The correct equipment to be taken and how it should bepacked, including clothing, footwear, sleeping gear, foodand water containers and wet and dry gear.2. How to pitch and strike a tent and fly. Explain factors inchoosing a tent site, and the correct care of a tent, fly,poles and pegs during the journey and on return home.3. The planning of a menu, including quantities, for theexpedition. Using lightweight hike cooking methods, cooka sustaining well balanced meal. Knowledge of minimalimpact techniques including the correct method ofrubbish disposal and camp hygiene.6. How to read a map and orient it by both compass andvisible features.Be assessed in the above skills by the Expedition Leader.b)First Aid(To be completed before bushwalking expedition)1. Be able to explain the major principles of casualtytreatment.2. Demonstrate two of the following:i) treatment of hypothermia and hyperthermiaii) treatment of major bleedingiii)C.P.R.c) Award SchemeBe able to explain the Award Scheme and list thoseactivities which the Venturer Scout may choose toundertake to achieve the Queen's Scout Award.d)Approval of Unit Council on completion.4. Knowledge of fire precautions and restrictions and thecorrect way to extinguish a fire. Demonstrate the correctuse and care of a lightweight stove, and how to light a firein adverse conditions.1415

VENTURING SKILLS AWARDa) Bushwalking Date Signature(Prior to Expedition)(VSL or Unit Chairman)1. Equipment ............... .................................2. Tent ............... .................................3. Menu & Cooking ............... .................................4. Fire & Stoves ............... .................................5. Knots ............... .................................6. Maps and Compass ............... .................................Participation in Expedition ............... .................................b) First Aid(Prior to Expedition)1. Casualty Treatment ............... .................................2. Demonstrate ............... ................................................ .................................c) Award Scheme ............... .................................d)Unit CouncilApproval ............... .................................Award Presented ............... .................................INTRODUCTION TOQUEEN'S SCOUT AWARDTo achieve this award, you must be able to:• Set a goal• Plan your progress to that goal• Organise yourself and others• Maintain the determination to complete the task whileovercoming setbacks and difficulties.Aim high! The Queen's Scout Award is a Scouting awardthat is recognised and valued in the community. A highpersonal standard is the only way to maintain thisrecognition and the standing of Queen's/King's Scouts ofthe past.You alone will know if you deserve this recognition.1617

QUEEN'S SCOUT CERTIFICATE SAMPLEQUEEN'S SCOUTAWARDRequirements1. Be a Venturer Scout.2. Earn the Venturing Skills Award.3. Complete the requirements in the four Award Areas:(These may be worked on simultaneously)• Adventurous Activities• Community Involvement• Leadership Development• Personal Growth4. Be recommended by the Unit Council and the VenturerScout Leader.5. Be recommended by the Group Leader on behalf of theGroup Council.6. Have a personal interview with the District Commissioneror equivalent.7. Upon successfully completing requirements 1-6, yourDistrict Commissioner (or delegate) will recommend tothe Branch Chief Commissioner that the Queen's ScoutAward be presented.1819

QUEEN'S SCOUT AWARDDate of PresentationInvested as a Venturer Scout ........................................Venturing Skills Award ........................................Adventurous Activities Award ........................................Community Involvement Award ........................................Leadership Development Award ........................................Personal Growth Award ........................................SignatureDateUnit Council ........................................Venturer Scout Leader ........................................Group Leader/Group Council ........................................District/Region VSL ........................................(if applicable)Awards Standards Committee ........................................District Commissioner ........................................Queen's Scout Badge PresentedCertificate Presented........................................Date........................................DateFINDING AN EXAMINEROnly in exceptional circumstances, may your Leader/s beyour examiner.Part of the challenge of these awards is finding examiners.Where do they come from?• Your Venturer Scout Leader may know someone.• Awards Standards Committees (ASC) and other Unitsoften have lists of examiners.• Specialist organisations who can also provide trainingand information.• Group/District database of parent's occupations andhobbies.• Permanent examiners exist in some Districts forspecialised fields e.g. expeditions, first aid, abseiling.• Branch Course Leaders• Clubs, service organisations and Rover Crews.AWARD STANDARDS COMMITTEE (ASC)In each State/Branch this is the responsibility of theVenturer Council.It is normally delegated via the Region/Zone Councils to theDistrict Venturer Councils, and in some instances to the UnitCouncil (for the Level 1 activities etc).2021

Examiners have to have the approval of the ASC and theUnit Council. This safeguards everyone's interests.There is obviously a need to be sure that the examiner iscompetent in the field, has the necessary skills andunderstanding of the activity areas and how the chosenactivity forms part of the overall Award Scheme. Liaison withthe Venturer Scout Leader will help to ensure that a realisticstandard is set.Before any activity commences, make sure you have:• Found your examiner• Unit Council approval• ASC approval (where necessary)• Set your goals• Satisfied any other requirements• Completed the proposal form, obtained signatures etc.(remember to get your Record Book signed)ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES AWARDThere are four Activities to complete in the AdventurousActivities Award.The achievement time expected is a minimum of 62 hours.The order of achievement of Activities 1-3 is not important.Activities1. Participate fully in an overnight Initiative Activity.Minimum 10 hours2. Complete - Expeditions 1. Minimum 12 hours3. Complete - Outdoor 1. Minimum 10 hoursAND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING4. Complete - Expeditions 2. Minimum 30 hours.( Expeditions 1 must be done before Expeditions 2).OR5. Complete - Outdoor 2 . Minimum 30 hours(Outdoor 2 may only be done before Outdoor 1 if theactivities are significantly different)6. Recommendation of Unit Council and Venturer ScoutLeader.7. Approval of the Awards Standards Committee.2223

ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES AWARD24Date1. Participate in an Initiative Activity ...................................Initiative Tape presented ...................................2. Expeditions 1 Completed ...................................Expeditions 1 Tape presented ...................................3. Outdoor 1 Completed ...................................Outdoor 1 Tape presented ...................................4. Expeditions 2 completed ...................................Expeditions 2 Tape presented ...................................5. Outdoors 2 completed ...................................Outdoor 2 Tape presented ...................................6. Recommended by Unit Council………………....………...........……. ...................................(Signature)(Date)and Venturer Scout Leader………………....………...........……. ...................................(Signature)(Date)7. Approval by A.S.C.………………....………........…...…. ...................................(ASC Signature)(Date)8. Adventurous Activities Award presented...................................(Date)A.A.1 - INITIATIVE(Minimum 10 hours)Participate in an overnight Initiative Activity (set accordingto the Branch/Area/Region guidelines) which must include ajourney on foot, over country unfamiliar to the VenturerScout.The team should consist of five or six members. (Fivemembers are considered to be a safe party).The activity must include at least five, 'incidents', such as;first aid, rescues, compass work, night work, decoding andwater incidents. The incidents must be designed so as tooccupy the entire team in a challenging activity. The journeyshould be the equivalent of eight to ten kilometres overchallenging terrain. A knowledge of map and compass workis necessary to enable the Venturer Scout to complete thejourney successfully.Each Venturer Scout is required to participate fully in theplanning and execution of each incident to qualify forcompletion of this activity. As such, Venturer Scouts must beassessed individually as to their performance in the team.Initiative in Venturer Scout language is a self-starting power,an ability to get up and go without being told what to do. Itrequires resourcefulness, working out what the problem is,figuring out the best way to tackle it, then going ahead.An Initiative Activity is designed to enable Venturer Scoutsto develop, practise and test their initiative and should be adefinite test of planing, organising, initiative, self-relianceand determination.25

INITIATIVEDate of Activity……….....……………………..………………..Location…………………....…………………………………….Type of incident activities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner's Qualifications………….…………………..……............……………………………………………………………......……………………….…Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Unit Councillors Signature)(Date)26A.A.2 - EXPEDITIONS 112 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeEncourage the development of a spirit of outdoor adventureand a sense of determination, through participation by asmall group in a well-planned expedition, having previouslycompleted appropriate training.Undertake an Expedition of at least two days (one nightout):• Walk 6-8 hours per day in unfamiliar and challengingcountry.OR• Cycle 6-8 hours over unfamiliar and challenging country.OR• Canoe at least 6-8 hours per day on a river of Grade 1 /Grade 2 standards, or on a lake, or on coastal waters.OR• Other such journey (e.g. horse trail riding or cross countryskiing on mapped trails), constituting equivalent effortrequired for the above.Notes relating to ExpeditionsExaminersThe Examiner must be approved, prior to the expedition bythe Awards Standards Committee or D.V.S.C., D.V.S.L. orVenturer Scout Co-ordinator or, if none exists, by the DCThe Examiner must be able to assess the route to betravelled, having regard to the terrain, route conditions andpossible weather conditions during the expedition.27

The Examiner must be satisfied that the equipmentknowledge and skills of all members of the party areadequate for the safe completion of the expedition.General ConditionsThe expedition may be by foot, cycle, horseback, canoe,boat or other means approved by the Unit Council inconsultation with Examiner. The party shall comprise five orsix young people of Venturer Scout age only.Leaders or other adults may support the expedition but notparticipate in it.Adequate prior training is essential.The trip is to be planned by the candidates who mustdemonstrate adequate training and preparation prior todeparture.All goods and necessary equipment are to be carried by theparty.The journey should be planned to constitute the equivalentof six to eight hours per day of reasonable walking effort 1 .The terrain must be unfamiliar and the route mustsubstantially be intended for the expedition method chosen(e.g. walking tracks rather than roads for a bushwalkingexpedition).A pre-planning checklist including details of proposedobjectives, food and equipment to be carried, proposedroute (and emergency escape routes) map and trainingundertaken must be presented prior to departure._______________________________________________1This relates to the community competency standards e.g.NORLD/ORCA Standards.28The Examiner must approve the prior training undertakenand take into account the competence and experience ofthe party.Training must be undertaken and approved by the Examinerin:i) Applicable first aid, including C.P.R., avoidance andtreatment of hypothermia and bleeding control.ii) Safety and emergency procedures including theselection of escape routes, e.g. notification of relevantauthorities as applicable.iii) Navigation by map alone or by map and compass of astandard appropriate to the expedition undertaken.iv) Campcraft including the selection and use ofequipment, selection and preparation of food suitablefor the expedition.v) Skills related to the type of expedition e.g. canoeing,horse management, etc. Special skills wherenecessary e.g. snow survival, river crossing, etc.vi) Understanding minimal impact bushwalking principles,where appropriate.As soon as possible after returning, each Award Schemecandidate is to report to the Examiner, preferably in writing,on the expedition. The report should critically evaluate theplanning and conduct of the expedition and cover subjectssuch as food, equipment and route plus any otherrequirements nominated in advance.29

EXPEDITIONS 1PLANNING AND TRAININGType of Expedition (Walk, Canoe, etc)..............................................................................................DateSignatureProposed Objectives …..……... ……….…....…..Food List ……..…... ……….…....…..Equipment List ……..…... ……….…....…..First Aid ……..…... ……….…....…..Safety Precautions ……..…... ……….…....…..Navigation Skills ……..…... ……….…....…..Route Planning ……..…... ……….…....…..Campcraft ……..…... ……….…....…..Special Skills Applicable ……..…... ……….…....…..Minimal Impact ………..... ……….…....…..Other ………..... ……….…....…..ASSESSMENTEach candidate will be assessed in the following:• preliminary training and planning, including the preplanning checklist• the expedition, including leadership and management• follow-up report which should emphasise theevaluation of the original planning details against theexpedition experience and report on possibleimprovements.NOTE: The Awards Standards Committee approves theExaminer. The Venturer Scout completes the requiredpreparation and planning. Venturer Scouts cannotcommence any activity until the agreed objectives form (orequivalent) has been signed by the Examiner and approvedby the Unit Council.During this period of time the Unit representation to theAwards Standards Committee will report the Unit Council'sapproval for a Venturer Scout to commence a particularactivity.Please refer to the Venturer Scout Award Scheme Book forfurther information.Certificate ofCompetence(if appropriate) ………... ……….…....…..3031

OUTDOOR 1Type of Activity ……….…………....……………………….…..Starting Date of Activity ………….…………………………….Rules/ Safety Standards …………………..…………………..Skills Knowledge………………………………………………..Summary of Achievement.……………………………………....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Satisfactory Completion………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner's Qualifications………….…………………..……............……………………………………………………………......……………………….…Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:A.A.4 - EXPEDITIONS 230 hours Minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeEncourage the development of a spirit of outdoor adventureand a sense of determination, by taking a leading role of asmall group in a well-planned expedition, having previouslycompleted appropriate training and Expeditions 1.Undertake an Expedition of at least four days (three nightsout):• Walk 6-8 hours per day over unfamiliar and challengingcountry.OR• Cycle 6-8 hours per day over unfamiliar and challengingcountry.OR• Canoe 6-8 hours per day on a river at Grade 1-Grade 2standard, or on a lake, or on coastal waters.OR• Other such journey (e.g. horse trail riding or cross countryskiing on mapped trails) constituting equivalent effortrequired for the above.NOTE: Approval of the proposed journey and qualification isconditional upon prior training and having previouslycompleted Expeditions 1.NOTE: The maximum number of candidates for Expeditions2 shall not exceed half the party. Other party members mayundertake expedition as required for Expeditions 1.………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)34…………………………...(Date)NOTE: Refer to previous notes for Expedition 1 on pages 27-3235

EXPEDITIONS 2PLANNING AND TRAININGType of Expedition (Walk, Canoe, etc)..............................................................................................DateSignatureProposed Objectives …..……... ……….…....…..Food List ……..…... ……….…....…..Equipment List ……..…... ……….…....…..First Aid ……..…... ……….…....…..Safety Precautions ……..…... ……….…....…..Navigation Skills ……..…... ……….…....…..Route Planning ……..…... ……….…....…..Campcraft ……..…... ……….…....…..Special Skills Applicable ……..…... ……….…....…..Minimal Impact ………..... ……….…....…..Other ………..... ……….…....…..Certificate ofCompetence(if appropriate) ………... ……….…....…..EXPEDITIONS 2Expedition DetailsLocation …….…….....…………… Dates …………………..Route Outline……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner's Qualifications………….…………………..……............……………………………………………………………......……………………….…Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Unit Councillors Signature)(Date)ASC Approval36………………....………........…….(ASC Signature)37…………………………...(Date)

A.A.5 - OUTDOOR 230 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeEncourage Venturer Scouts to develop existing interests orto undertake new recreational activities. The activity maybe a hobby or something entirely new and may be followedindividually or with a group.Undertake an outdoor activity and understand therules/safety standards and skills involved in the activity.It is expected that it will take a Venturer Scout a minimumof thirty hours over a six month period to complete thisActivity.There are many possible activities that could be taken upand some common examples are given in Outdoor 1 - seepage 33Note: Outdoor 2 may only be done before Outdoor 1 if theactivities are significantly different.OUTDOOR 2Type of Activity ……….…………....……………………….…..Starting Date of Activity ………….…………………………….Rules/ Safety Standards …………………..…………………..Skills Knowledge………………………………………………..Summary of Achievement.……………………………………......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Satisfactory Completion………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner's Qualifications………….…………………..……............……………………………………………………………......……………………….…Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)ASC Approval………………....………........…….(ASC Signature)…………………………...(Date)3839

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARDCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARDThere are four Activity Areas in Community InvolvementAward.The expected achievement time is a minimum of 70 hours.The order of achievement of Items 1- 4 is not important.Activities1. Complete - CitizenshipMinimum 10 hours over a two month period.2. Complete - EnvironmentMinimum 20 hours over a four month period.3. Complete - First AidMinimum 10 hours training.4. Complete - ServiceMinimum 30 hours over six months.◆◆◆◆5. Recommendation of Unit Council and Venturer ScoutLeader.6. Approval of the Awards Standards Committee.4041Date1. Citizenship Completed ...................................Citizenship Tape presented ...................................2. Environment Completed ...................................Environment Tape presented ...................................3. First Aid Completed ...................................First Aid Tape presented ...................................4. Service Completed ...................................Service Tape presented ...................................◆◆◆◆5. Recommended by Unit Council………………....………...........……. ...................................(Signature)(Date)and Venturer Scout Leader………………....………...........……. ...................................(Signature)(Date)6. Approval by A.S.C.………………....………...........……. ...................................(ASC Signature)(Date)Community Involvement Award presented………………....………...........……. ...................................(Signature)(Date)

C.I.1 - CITIZENSHIP10 hours minimum (Unit Council Approval)ScopeAn active examination of some aspects of communityaffairs, enabling Venturer Scouts to understand theirinvolvement in community life, each to be of approximately2.5 hours duration.Do any four of the following:1. Make an arranged visit to one community institution ororganisation, either alone or with a group of young peopleand report to the Unit on how it is organised and what itdoes. Typical examples would be: local council, policestation, local hospital, fire service, water supply, garbageor sewage disposal.2. Attend a meeting of a Local Council or a Court of Law insession and report to the Unit on the issues covered.3. Prepare and deliver to the Unit an effective five-minutetalk on a subject important to the Unit.4. Contact, or visit and report on, a Venturer Scout inanother State or overseas and exchange at least threeletters from each person discussing aspects of localcommunity life and your personal involvement.5. Report on the principles and platforms of at least twocurrent political parties. Describe the electoralprocedures and names and backgrounds of localmembers of Local, State and Federal Government.CITIZENSHIPActivity Chosen ……............…………………………………..………………...........…...…Starting Date…………………….Details of Progress ……..........………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion ………………………………...……..(Examiner's Signature) (Date)Examiner's Qualifications……………………………………………………………………Activity Chosen …………………....…………………………..………………...........…...…Starting Date…………………….Details of Progress ……..........………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion ………………………………...……..(Examiner's Signature) (Date)Examiner's Qualifications……………………………………………………………………Continued page 444243

6. Contact or visit at least two youth service organisationsoperating in the local community. Typical examples arecommunity youth support scheme, drug and alcoholcounselling services, personal emergency services,accommodation service, policy - community programs,school welfare officer, local municipal welfare andcounselling services and youth workers. Give aninteresting account to the Unit of the service and facilities.7. Any other type of citizenship activity of an equivalentstandard to those above approved by the Unit Council.Proposed Activity #7:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Unit Council Approval of Activity #7………………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)CITIZENSHIPActivity Chosen ……............…………………………………..………………...........…...…Starting Date…………………….Details of Progress ……..........………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion ………………………………...……..(Examiner's Signature) (Date)Activity Chosen …………………....…………………………..………………...........…...…Starting Date…………………….Details of Progress ……..........………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion ………………………………...……..(Examiner's Signature) (Date)Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)4445

C.I.2 - ENVIRONMENT20 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeEncourage Venturer Scouts to become more aware of thenatural and man-made environment, and to consider theeffects of environmental changes on the quality of life.1. Take a leading part in organising, and carrying out apractical environmental project requiring at least 20 hoursof effort (which may be concentrated into intensiveweekends or spread over longer periods).The project should be pursued in a specified locality orlocalities and must involve at least four of the list (a-k) givenbelow. An illustrated account of the project must bepresented to the Venturer Scout Unit or Scout Troop.a) use of specific land-types (e.g. alpine coastal,rainforests, urban)b) vegetation speciesc) fauna speciesd) soil conservatione) natural or artificial waterwaysf) influence of natural climate or weatherg) influence of, and on, mankindh) involvement of Governmenti) involvement of commercial interestsj) involvement of conservation organisationsk) local history or historic sitesENVIRONMENTType of Project ………………………......……………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Location…………………..…………………...…………..…….Starting Date …………………………………...………...…….Items Covered by Project……………………..………….…….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………46(Continued on page 48)47(Continued on page 49)

The project should be defined in advance with anappropriate adviser or examiner (e.g. staff or volunteersfrom National Parks, Forestry, conservation or heritageorganisations) who should outline the following:i) aim and usefulness of the projectii) background research requirediii) practical fieldwork, observations and recordingproposed.ENVIRONMENTSatisfactory Completion of Activity:…………………………………………..(Examiner’s Signature)…………………(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications.......…………………………...…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Presentation to Unit or Troop…………………………………..(Date)Signature.....……………………..Date……….........………..Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)ASC Approval………………....………........…….(ASC Signature)…………………………...(Date)4849

C.I.3 - FIRST AID(ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeActively participate in, and complete, a recognised First Aidcourse.1. Undergo recognised basic training in First Aid andEmergencies, equivalent to Level 1 First Aid.2. Achievement time should be at least 10 hours.3. This training is additional to that required for the VenturingSkills Award.(See page 95 for First Aid Badge)FIRST AIDBasic Training undertaken with ……………………….……….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Date Commenced……………………………………………………………………Date Completed……………………………………………………………………Certificate No:……………………………..…………………….Satisfactory Completion of Activity:…………………………………...………...…….(Examiner's Signature or Certificate sighted)…...............(Date)Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)5051

C.I.4 - SERVICE30 hours minimumScopeIntroduce Venturer Scouts to the needs of people in thecommunity and to ways in which some of these are met.Undertake either of the two alternatives below:Alternative 11. (Unit Council Approval)Carry out at least 10 hours of practical service to theScouting Movement over a two month period. Serviceshall be given outside the Venturer Scout's own Unit andshall be additional to that normally expected of a Memberof the Movement.AND2. (ASC Approved Examiner Required)Carry out one of the following:a) Take a leading role in organising and participating in asignificant community service project which may becarried out during a concentrated period or periodstotalling 20 hours; any training necessary for theproject should also be undertaken during this period.For this activity, projects of an international, national orcommunity nature are equally valid.b) Become an active, regular member of a recognisedemergency service (e.g. St. John, State EmergencyService, Bushfire Brigade), for a period of at least 20hours over a four month period. Undertake appropriatetraining during this period.52(Continued on page 54)SERVICE(10 hour minimum component)Alternative……………………… Part…………………..…..Service Activity Chosen.….…………….………………..…….Starting Date ………..........…………………………………….Details of Service and any appropriate training………..…….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Unit Councillors Signature)(Date)53

ORc) Assist with the running of another youth organisationon a regular basis for at least 20 hours over a fourmonth period. During this period the Venturer Scoutmust undergo any necessary training.Alternative 21. (Unit Council Approval required)Carry out at least 10 hours of practical service to thecommunity over a two month period. Service projectsmay take many forms:a) Venturer Scouts may help to organise the communityfor a common purpose.b) Venturer Scouts may work with the community toidentify needs, select a project and then implement it.c) Venturer Scouts may work for the community withsome limited community involvement.Venturer Scoutsmay help disadvantaged groups.The Service may be undertaken as an individual, with otherVenturer Scouts, or in conjunction with other communityorganisationsAND2. (ASC Approved Examiner Required)Assist with the running of a Joey Scout Mob, Cub ScoutPack or Scout Troop on a regular basis for at least 20hours over a four month period. During this period theVenturer Scout must undergo some in-service training.54SERVICE(20 hour minimum component)Alternative……………………… Part…………………..…..Service Activity Chosen.….…………….………………..…….Starting Date ………..........…………………………………….Details of Service and any appropriate training………..…….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Unit Councillors Signature)(Date)ASC Approval………………....………........……. …………………………...(ASC Signature)(Date)55

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARDLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARDThere are three Activities to be completed in the LeadershipDevelopment Award.The expected achievement time is a minimum of 63 hours.Leadership Development Award RequirementsActivities:1. Complete - Unit Management.8 hour course plus a minimum 4 hours research andapplication.2. Complete – Leadership.16 hours course plus a minimum 10 hours applicationover 6 months.3. Complete - Vocations.Minimum 25 hours.◆◆◆◆4. Recommendation of Unit Council and Venturer ScoutLeader.5. Approval of the Awards Standards Committee.Date1. Unit Management Completed …………...……….Unit Management Tape Presented …………...……….2. Leadership Completed …………...……….Leadership Tape Presented …………...……….3. Vocations Completed …………...……….Vocations Tape Presented…………...……….◆◆◆◆4. Recommended by Unit Council……………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)and Venturer Scout Leader……………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)5. Approved by the A.S.C……………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)Leadership Development Award presented……………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)5657

L.D.1 - UNIT MANAGEMENT8 hour course plus a minimum 4 hours research andapplicationScopeParticipate in an 8 hour course covering topics such asroles and responsibilities of leaders and Unit Council,planning, organisation management.1. Participate in a nationally-developed Unit ManagementCourse which is delivered by each Branch. The Courseprovides skills for Venturer Scouts, including Unit CouncilMembers, to aid the effective working of the Unit and UnitCouncil.2. Following the course, undertake research and prepare awritten report on the application of management andleadership principles of one of the following:ORORa) A government organisation (Local Council, StateDepartment)b) A non-government organisation (Charity - e.g. Lifeline;Service organisation - e.g. Apex, Rotary)c) A trade union or professional society.UNIT MANAGEMENT1. Course held at ………….........………….…………………..Date of Course ……………….....…….……………………..Course Leader ……………………………………………….2. Organisation Selected…………………..…………………..Topic of Discussion/Report..………………………………..………………………………………...………………………..Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................3. Satisfactory Completion of Activity:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Unit Councillors Signature)(Date)The key areas to be focused on are:Aim; Principles; Objectives; Structure; Accountability;Funding; Election and Appointment Procedure of officials.(This section will take approximately four hours)3. Apply these skills in your Unit.58Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)59…………………………...(Date)

P.G.1 - EXPRESSION 110 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeProvide for the development of an artistic appreciationthrough active participation.Show an improvement or appreciation of an art form bycompleting one of the following:1. Submit three works showing improvement (may bepaintings, sculptures, written works, photography, videoor movie making, musical composition, etc.)2. Perform or take part in three performances of an artisticnature (may be music, theatre, public speaking,expressive dance, band, etc.)3. Attend at least three performances or exhibitions or readat least three works of the chosen art form under theguidance of an Examiner and satisfy the examiner bydiscussion and exchange of views that an increase inunderstanding or appreciation of the art form has beenachieved.4. Other expressions, activities determined by the UnitCouncil, in consultation with the Examiner, to be ofequivalent standard to those listed above.NOTE: Venturer Scouts with existing ability should beencouraged to attempt alternatives (1) or (2).EXPRESSION 1Activity Chosen ..……….…………………….…………………Starting Date …………………………...……………………….Details of Progress .…………………........…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Unit Councillors Signature)(Date)6869

P.G.2 - LIFESTYLE 110 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeIntroduce Venturer Scouts to physical activities so thatthrough participation they may show an increase in physicalproficiency and general fitness over a period of time.Do No.1 and one other as listed below1. Collect suitable information regarding the effects oftobacco, alcohol and other addictive drugs on physicaland mental health (or another aspect of maintaining andpromoting health). Present the details in a discussion withthe Unit or an Examiner.Choose one of the following:2. Participate regularly for at least 3 months in a recognisedindividual or team sport and show a defined improvementin proficiency.3. Participate in a well balanced and recognised physicaldevelopment program such as circuit training, organisedaerobics, regular jogging or a swimming program for atleast 3 months and show a defined improvement inperformance.4. Other fitness activities determined by the Unit Council, inconsultation with the Examiner, to be of equivalentstandard to those listed above.LIFESTYLE 1Discussion and Presentation………………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)Fitness Program or Sport Chosen .........…………………..….………………………………….…..……………………………Starting Date ………………..........…………………………….Relevant Sporting Body (if appropriate) ….....……………….……………………………………………………………………Summary of Improvement ……….........……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)7071

3. Attend the religious service of a cultural group different toyour own and report on the important similarities anddifferences between the group’s beliefs and your own.4. Make contact with the clergy and lay members of a localchurch and investigate the organisation, role and effectivenessof the church in the local community.5. Participate with two or three other young people in theplanning and presentation of a ‘Scout’s Own’ on a themedetermined by the Group, using a variety of relevant andinspirational material in a significant setting.6. Through active participation in a course of reading anddiscussion, develop an understanding of personal valuesand moral behaviour and how they can be related to theScout Promise.7. Other ideals activities determined by the Unit Council, inconsultation with the Examiner, to be of equivalentstandard as those listed above.IDEALS 1Activity Chosen ………........…………………………………..Starting Date …………………………………................…….Details of Progress …………………………...………………..……………………………………....…………………………………………………………………....……………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner' Signature)(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:Proposed Activity:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Unit Council Approval………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)7475

P.G.4 - PURSUITS 110 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeEncourage Venturer Scouts to develop existing interests orto undertake new recreational activities. The pursuit may bea hobby or something entirely new and may be followedindividually or with a group.Undertake a pursuit and understand the rules/safetystandards and skills involved in the pursuit. There are manypossible pursuits that could be taken up. Some commonexamples are given below.INTERESTS are to be carried out over a period of ten hoursover at least three months.ChessBridgePhotographyStamp collectionBird watchingAstronomyMotor/Cycle maintenanceWeldingCarpentry/Cabinet makingComputersYogaTai ChiMassagePURSUITS 1Activity Chosen……….…………………………………….…..Starting Date …………………...……………………………….Details of Progress…………........……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Or any other activity approved by the Unit Council.Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)7677

P.G.5 - EXPRESSION 230 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeProvide for the development of an artistic appreciationthrough active participation.Develop an art form and displayORPerform in public. (Public shall not be exclusively theVenturer Scout’s own Unit).The guideline of 30 hours is to be carried out over a periodof at least six months which indicates that the degree ofinvolvement and depth needs to be greater than in Activity1 taken in conjunction with the existing knowledge level andthe specific objectives to be achieved.EXPRESSION 2Activity Chosen ...……….………………………………….…..Starting Date …….............…………………………………….Unit Council Approval ...………………………………………..Details of Progress ...…………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........…….(Examiner's Signature)…………………………...(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)78ASC Approval………………....………........…….(ASC Signature)79…………………………...(Date)

P.G.6 - LIFESTYLE 230 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeIntroduce Venturer Scouts to physical activities so thatthrough participation they may show an increase in physicalproficiency and general fitness over a period of time.Do both of the following1. Collect suitable information regarding the effects correctdiet, sleep, recreation and stress have on physical andmental health; also the benefits of physical fitness as alifestyle. Present the details in a discussion with the Unit.2. Participate regularly for one full season (or six months) ina recognised individual or team sport(s). Show asignificant improvement in standard as recognised by abody relevant to the sport (where one exists).LIFESTYLE 2Discussion and Presentation………………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)Fitness Program or Sport Chosen ...........…………………….……………….………………….…………………………..…..Starting Date ………….................…………………………….Relevant Sporting Body (if appropriate) …..………………….……………………………………………………………………Summary of Improvement ......………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........…….(Examiner's Signature)…………………………...(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)80ASC Approval………………....………........…….(ASC Signature)81…………………………...(Date)

P.G.7 - IDEALS 230 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeThrough an exploration of moral, social and religiouscustoms and teachings encourage Venturer Scouts to findout about themselves, better understand their relationshipswith other people and to discover for themselves what isinvolved in their acceptance of the Promise and Law.Do any four of the activities below. Specific activities donein Ideals 1 cannot be claimed for Ideals 2.Activities:1. Lead a debating team in the detailed research, planningand delivery of a formal (Unit) debate on a topic thatexamines views about common beliefs or values. SeeLevel 1 for possible topics.2. Attend the religious service of a cultural group different toyour own and report on the important similarities anddifferences between the group’s beliefs and your own.3. Make contact with the clergy and lay members of a localchurch and investigate the organisation, role and effectivenessof the church in the local community.IDEALS 2Activity Chosen ....……………………………………………..Starting Date .........………………….………………………….Details of Progress .......………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………….……………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:…………………………………...………...…….(Examiner's Signature)…...............(Date)Activity Chosen ....……………………………………………..Starting Date .........………………….………………………….Details of Progress .......………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………….……………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:…………………………………...………...…….(Examiner's Signature)…...............(Date)4. Make contact with District Scouting staff and with equivalentpeople in another significant service group in yourlocal community and compare the aims, organisations,methods and effectiveness of the two groups.(Continued on page 84)(Completed on page 85)8283

5. Take part regularly in the organised activities of an ethnicgroup (other than your own) in your community over aperiod of six months and arrange an activity involvingmembers of your Unit and young members of the group.6. Participate with two or three other young people in theplanning and presentation of a ‘Scout’s Own’ on a themedetermined by the group, using a variety of relevant andinspirational material in a significant setting.7. Other ideas activities determined by the Unit Council andthe ASC, in consultation with the Examiner, to be ofequivalent standard as those listed above.Proposed activity:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Unit Council Approval:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)IDEALS 2Activity Chosen ....……………………………………………..Starting Date .........………………….………………………….Details of Progress .......………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………….……………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Activity Chosen ....……………………………………………..Starting Date .........………………….………………………….Details of Progress .......………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………….……………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)…………………………...(Date)ASC Approval………………....………........…….(ASC Signature)…………………………...(Date)8485

P.G.8 - PURSUITS 230 hours minimum (ASC Approved Examiner Required)ScopeEncourage Venturer Scouts to develop existing interests(pursuits) or to undertake new recreational activities. Thepursuit may be a hobby or something entirely new and maybe followed individually or with a group.Undertake a pursuit and understand the rules/safetystandards and skills involved in the pursuit.It is expected that it will take the Venturer Scout a minimumof 30 hours over a six month period to complete the pursuit.There are many possible pursuits that could be taken upand some common examples are given in Level 1.Note: Pursuits 2 may only be done before Pursuits 1 if theactivities are significantly different.PURSUITS 2Activity Chosen ......……….…………………….………….…..Starting Date ......……………………………………………….Details of Progress……………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Satisfactory Completion of Activity:………………....………........……. …………………………...(Examiner's Signature)(Date)Examiner’s Qualifications......................................................Activity Completed:Unit Council Approval:………………....………........…….(Unit Councillors Signature)ASC Approval………………....………........…….(ASC Signature)…………………………...(Date)…………………………...(Date)8687

MAJOR INTEREST AWARDThe Award requires 50 hours minimum effort over 6 – 9months. The following guidelines show some of the waysthat Venturer Scouts could achieve the Major InterestAward:CitizenshipTake part in the activities of a Church Fellowship, ethnicschool, youth counselling group or similar and play an activerole over a period of six months.EnvironmentAs a member of a recognised environmental group or agroup involved in a pursuit concerned with the environment,take part in the group’s activities for a period of six monthsand play an active role on a committee of the group.ExpeditionsUndertake a minimum of three expeditions of at leastExpedition 1 standard with an approved Bushwalking Club,or similar, and play an active part on an organisationalcommittee of the Club for at least six months.ExpressionTake part in the activities of a recognised art group,theatrical company, etc. regularly for a period of six months.(Participation in the activities of a Gang Show shall notqualify for this Award.)88(Continued on page 89)LifestyleAs a member of a recognised sporting club, take part in theclub’s activities for a period of six months and play an activepart on an organising committee of the club for at leastthree months.IdealsTake part in the activities of a Church Fellowship, ethnicschool, youth counselling group or similar and play an activerole over a period of six months.PursuitsTake part in a pursuit, e.g. bird watching, chess, computing,with a recognised club for a minimum six months and playan active role in the organisation within the Club.ServiceParticipate as an active member of a recognisedCommunity Service or emergency organisation other thanScouting for at least nine months.89(Continued on page 90)

Requirements1. With the supporting organisation, set a challenging goaland have it approved in advance by the Unit Council.2. Qualify in the supporting organisation’s speciality,devoting at least 50 hours to the task.It is expected that the supporting organisation will beresponsible for the assessment.3. Approval of the Unit Council.4. Approval of the District Venturer Scout Leader orEquivalent.NAME OF ORGANISATION……………………………………………………………………Certification of supporting organisationIn my opinion the Venturer Scout has reached a satisfactorystandard in learning the basic skills of the aboveorganisation within the limitation of the 50 hoursparticipation time.Signature .…………….…………………………………………Appointment ………….…………………………………………Unit Council Approval on Completion………………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)DVSL or VSC Approval on Completion………………....………........……. …………………………...(Signature)(Date)90AMATEUR RADIOOPERATOR BADGEA member of Scouts Australia who obtains an AmateurRadio Operators Licence, in accordance with Governmentregulations, may wear the Amateur Radio Operator Badgeon the right sleeve of the uniform.The Australian Communications Authority, subject toexamination or equivalent acceptable qualifications, issuelicences as set out in the current Amateur LicenceInformation Paper. Each grade of licence allows specificprivileges of use of the electronic spectrum regardingfrequencies and power limitations. There are no minimumage requirements. The latest qualifications and conditionscan be found at www.aca.gov.auThe badge is Gold diamond with a green band across thecentre and is issued on the authorisation of the BranchJamboree On The Air Co-ordinator and a register is kept atBranch of their issue.............................................. .............................................Date completedLevel completed...........................................................................................................Signature91

ANCHOR BADGEAs a Venturer Scout you may take part in boating activitiesprovided that you are able to swim 50 metres in shirt, shortsand socks and thereafter remain afloat for two minutes (oneminute in fresh water).If you are keen on water activities you may undertake tocomplete your Charge Certificate Course (canoe and sail).This is organised by your Branch, through your District (orequivalent).Qualified in ……………….......………………………………………....…………………………………………………………………....…………………………………………………………………....……………………………………………………………Examiner’s Signature ..........................…….…….…………..Examiner’s Qualification ..........…………………..…………...Certificate Awarded ….............…………………………..……Date Badge Awarded ………..............…………………..……92DEAF SIGN LANGUAGEEMBLEMYou may qualify to wear a Deaf Sign Language emblem bypassing the approved tests (using AUSLAN, the Australiandeaf sign language or the Paget Gorman sign system) forcommunicating with the deaf or language disabled. Thequalifying tests are:1. Carry out a simple conversation with a deaf person insign language for 10 minutes.2. Demonstrate an ability to use finger spelling and to “readback” in that mode.3. After reading an easy passage from a book or periodical,re-tell that matter in sign language. A sign languagedictionary may be used.The Language Emblem is of khaki cloth with “I speak (thename of the language)” embroidered in red in the relevantspoken language. “Sign language” is embroidered on theDeaf Sign Language Emblem.System used ........................................................................Test (1) .................................................................................(2) .................................................................................(3) .................................................................................Examiner’s Signature ...........................................................Examiner’s Qualifications .....................................................Date Emblem Awarded .........................................................93

DEAF SIGN LANGUAGE EMBLEMSystem used ………….……………………........……………..Test (1) ………………………….................………………...(2) ……………………..........………………….………..(3) ………………………..............…………….………..Examiner’s Signature …….............……………….…………..Examiner’s Qualifications ..…………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Date Emblem Awarded …………………........………………..FIRST AID BADGEThe First Aid Badge (Scout) may be worn on the uniform byVenturer Scouts who complete a recognised Australian RedCross Society or St John Ambulance Association First Aidcourse.Name of Course ......……………………………………………Level …..................……………………………………………..Certificate No: ........................……………….………………..Examiner’s Signature .............…..………………..…………...Date Completed Course ....................…………………..……NOTE: A Venturer Scout attaining the Senior First AidCertificate (or equivalent) is entitled to receive theCommunity Involvement First Aid Tape.9495

LANDCARE BADGEThe Landcare badge is designed to encourage YouthMembers from all Sections to participate in local Landcareprojects. The badge design incorporates the officialLandcare logo in a green and gold colour.Requirements:Participate in a Landcare project for a period of at least sixmonths, either through your local Scout Landcare group oras part of a community Landcare group.Project Undertaken .........………………….…………………..…………………………………………….………………….…..…………………………………………….………………….…..…………………………………………….………………….…..…………………………………………….………………….…..…………………………………………….………………….…..Date Project Commenced ………………….............………...Examiner’s Signature .................………………….…………..Examiner’s Qualifications ….........……………….…………...………………………………......……………………………….Date Badge Awarded ……..........……………………………..LANGUAGE EMBLEMVenturer Scouts, who are sufficiently qualified in anylanguage or languages as well as in English, may wear anemblem indicating the language or languages spoken. Thequalifying tests are set out below.Test for spoken languages.1. Carry on a single conversation lasting about 15 minutesand introducing some basic Scout vocabulary, e.g. thewords for Scout, patrol, camp, tent.2. Write a letter of about 300 words, dealing with a simpleScout topic chosen by the Examiner.3. Read aloud intelligibly and give an approximate translation(without the help of a dictionary) of a paragraph ofaverage difficulty from a book, newspaper or periodical.The Language Emblem is of cloth on which is embroidered,in red, the words ‘I SPEAK. . .’ in the relevant spokenlanguage.9697

LANGUAGE EMBLEMLanguage Spoken ……......................………………………..Test (1) …………………….....................…………………...(2) …………………….....................…………………...(3) …………………….....................…………………...Examiner’s Signature ……………..........……………………..Examiner’s Qualifications ………….......……………………...Date Emblem Awarded …………...............…………………..Language Spoken …………............…………………………..Test (1) …………………….....................…………………...(2) …………………….....................…………………...(3) …………………….....................…………………...Examiner’s Signature ……………..................………………..Examiner’s Qualifications ………..............…………………...Date Emblem Awarded …………………...........……………..SURF LIFE SAVINGBADGEThe Surf Life Saving cloth Badge or theRoyal Life Saving cloth Badge (BronzeMedallion or higher standard) may be wornon the uniform.Surf Life Saving Badge (Bronze medallion or Higher)Level ………...........……………………………………………..Examiner’s Signature ........…….………………….…………..Date Badge Awarded .......………………………………..……Royal Life Saving Badge (Bronze medallion or Higher)Level …….....................………………………………………..Examiner’s Signature ...................…….………….…………..Date Badge Awarded ..................………………………..……9899

THEIR SERVICE,OUR HERITAGEBADGEThis Award was introduced in the year 2000 for all Membersof Scouts Australia, with the intention of raising the level ofawareness of the Youth Members about our Veterans, andproviding Scout Members with the opportunity to activelyparticipate in the “Their Service – Our Heritage” program.Ths is an annual award and is achieved each year, with theyear commencing on 25th of April. The badge will have adifferenced coloured edging every year.Participate in three activities relevant to “Their Service –Our Heritage”Suggestions:• Take part in an ANZAC Day march or ceremony• Take part in Remembrance Day• Invite a Veteran to your meeting to talk to you• Visit a Veterans’ Home or the local RSL• Maintain your local Memorial• Visit a Tomb of the Unknown SoldierActivity 1 ……………….......……………. Date ...….………..Activity 2 ……………….......……………. Date ...…….……..Activity 3 ……………….......……………. Date ...…….……..Date completed ...…….…….. ......……..........……………….Signature100WORLD CONSERVATIONBADGEScopeAll projects should preferably be carried out by a group ofpeople and not by individuals. Working for this badgeshould help young people to acquire an understanding ofwhat constitutes the natural environment and how theactivities of man affect it. In addition, it is designed to helpthem take personal action and to play their part ininfluencing the attitudes of the community towardsenvironment action.1. KnowledgeAs a group, take active part in a discussion with yourleader/counsellor, or a specialist in this field, of whatconstitutes the natural environment and the effect manhas on it, indicating how the balance of nature is beingdisturbed and what must be done to regain essentialbalance.2. Activitiesa) Become familiar with the meaning of such terms asecology, environment, balance of nature, life cycle,food chain, recycling, photosynthesis, organic andinorganic, biodegradable, humus, carrying capacity,non-renewable resources, etc.101(Continued)

) Understand the good and bad effects of fire on wildlife,de-forestation, afforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion,chemicals in water or air and the effects of mankind ingeneral.c) Investigate the causes of flooding and methods of floodcontrol.d) Enquire into the effects of plant or animal extinction onthe ecological balance.3. ProjectsTake part in at least two activities which are concernedwith the environment, preferably in co-operation withother agencies. This should include the study of anenvironment problem, its causes and possible remedialaction. The report on the field work carried out should besupported with photographs, maps, sketches and anyother relevant evidence. Activities could be chosen withinthe following topics:a) Make a map of legal dumping places for domestic,industrial and chemical wastes in your region and ofknown illegal disposal of such waste.b) Locate in your district an area with both naturalvegetation and introduced vegetation (e.g. naturereserve and council park). Identify and evaluate thedifferences that introduced vegetation causes to theappearance, productivity, faunal values, land use,water cycle, etc.c) Develop a piece of land as a nature reserve or help theowner of such a reserve to manage it.102d) Play an active role in a local, national or internationalconservation project.e) Take part in a project for the improvement or beautificationof a local reserve or park.f) Carry out a camera-safari and then display yourevidence of animal life or wildflowers etc.g) Carry out a boat expedition to study the relationshipbetween animal, bird and fish populations alongdisturbed and undisturbed shores.h) Take the initiative to carry out a conservation informationproject including, for example, the gathering ofpublic opinion, printing of hand-outs etc.4. Involvementa) List major conservation organisations and institutionsin your country and the world.b) Mark on a map, the location of the major naturereserves (Flora and Wildlife Reserves, National Parks,State Forests, etc.) in your State and find out why theyhave been created.c) Show that you are familiar with the conservation lawsof your State.5. Expeditiona) On a field excursion, hike or camp, seek evidence andinvestigate the impact of man’s hunting activities onthe environment. Compare this impact with the role ofnatural predators in maintaining an ecological balance.b) Demonstrate the benefits of predatory birds or animalsof prey populations and the environment.103

WORLD CONSERVATION BADGEKnowledge ...………………………………….………………...Activities (1) …………..….......………….………………..(2) …………..….......………….………………..(3) …………..….......………….………………..(4) …………..….......………….………………..Projects (1) …………..….......………….………………..(2) …………..….......………….………………..Involvement (1) …………..….......………….………………..(2) …………..….......………….………………..(3) …………..….......………….………………..Expeditions (1) …………..….......………….………………..(2) …………..….......………….………………..Examiner’s Signature ................……..………………………..Examiner’s Qualifications ....................……………………….Date Badge Awarded ...........………………….............……...YOUTH HELPERBADGERole• The role of the Youth Helper is to assist and providesupport to the Mob, Pack or Troop.• Youth Helpers may be a member of a Venturer Scout Unitor recruited from outside the movement - in which case anapplication for membership form must be completed.• Application to become a Youth Helper within a Group mustbe assessed by the Group Council and supported by theJoey Scout, Cub Scout or Scout Leader and approved bythe Group Leader.• A Youth Helper assists mainly in one Section, however,they may assist in the other Sections with the approval ofthe Leader concerned.• Section Leaders need to provide the understanding andknowledge necessary to perform the Youth Helper role.• The Youth Helper is responsible to the Section Leader withwhom they are working.Duties• Set a high standard of behaviour through personalexample104105

• Support the Leaders to ensure effective functioning of theMob, Pack or Troop• Provide assistance in skills appropriate to the program• Have a friendly attitude towards Youth Members, Leadersand parents• Support the Leaders to develop the personal growth ofYouth Members in accordance with the Aims of Scoutingand the methods of the section• Encourage progression of youth members to the nextsection• Develop an understanding and knowledge of the sectionyou are working with eg operation, award scheme paradesetc• Support all Group/District/Region activities as requiredRequirements• Be enthusiastic and able to relate to young people• Age 14 1 / 2 - 18 years old to assist in the Joey Scout andCub Scout Sections. Age 15 1 / 2 - 18 years old to assist inthe Scout Section. You can no longer be a Youth Helperupon reaching your 18th birthday. Consideration needs tobe given to applying for a role as an Adult Leader.• Youth Helpers are to be supervised by a Leader at alltimes and must not be left alone or in control of YouthMembers.• Youth Helpers should attend a National Youth HelpersCourse.SPECIAL BADGE…………………………………………………..…….… BadgeActivity Undertaken to Qualify:………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…………………………….…………………………..………….…Examiner’s Signature ................….……….……..…………...Date Badge Awarded ..............………………………………..………………....………........…….(Signature)…………………………...(Date)106107

Rover Crew contacted .........................................................Date contacted Rover Crew .................................................ROVER LINKBADGEThe Rover Link Badge is an important transition betweenthe Venturer Scout Unit and the Rover Crew.Requirements:1. Participate in four Rover meetings/activities (at least oneof which must be outdoors).2. During talks with the Rover Crew, show an understandingof the roles of the Crew Leader, Crew Executive and theRover Adviser.3. Participate in a service activity with your Crew or otherRovers.4. Demonstrate an understanding of and be prepared toaccept the Scout Promise, Scout Law and the RoverPrayer, from an adult point of view.Crew Activities (1) ..............................................................(2) ..............................................................(3) ..............................................................(4) ..............................................................(5) ..............................................................Date of advancement to the Rover Crew .............................Date presented with Rover Link Badge ...............................Scouting Skills5. Camp out for at least one night, demonstrating suitablecampcraft skills. The correct equipment is to be takenand packed accordingly, including clothing, footwear,sleeping gear, food and water containers, and wet anddry weather gear.Award Scheme6. Be able to explain the Award Scheme and list the typesof challenges the Rover Scout may pursue to achieve theBaden-Powell Scout Award.108109

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