1st Class
Scoutcraft and Chivalry
Discuss with a Scouter the behaviours and attitudes that make a good Scout, and how to set an example to younger Scouts, and demonstrate them consistently for a period of not less than 6 months.
Understand the role of The Court of Honour, and contribute to its running for a period of 3 months.
Exploration
Use improvised equipment to estimate 3 distances and 3 heights not more than 30 metres. In each case, the estimate to be within ten per cent error above or below the actual distance or height.
Be able to estimate distance walked by time, or pacing over distances up to and including 1 km, both on roads / tracks and open countryside.
Be able to read and use Ordnance Survey maps. Explain spot heights, contours and trig points. Be able to use an OS 1:25,000 map to correctly locate a point described by a six figure grid reference.
Understand and demonstrate the uses of a compass. Point out compass directions by day and night without the aid of a compass. Undertake a short compass journey by night.
Understand how to prepare a route card and use it in conjunction with an OS map as an aid to navigation.
Describe how different weather conditions may impact on the planning of a journey, and what actions may need to be taken if weather conditions change during a journey.
Go on foot, with other Scouts on a 24 hour journey of at least 25 kilometres. In the course of the journey, cook your own meals (one of which must include meat (or substitute). This test is to be completed last.
The Scout is responsible for planning the journey. All aspects of the journey to be checked at least 28 days prior to the expedition taking place by a person holding a Safety on The Hills Certificate (examiner) issued by The B-PSA. A completed log of the journey will be submitted to the examiner within 28 days of the completion of the journey. The log, along with the recommendations of the examiner to be passed to the Area Council, to enable the badge to be awarded.
Camp Skills
Have camped as a Scout, for a total of ten nights, which need not be consecutive.
Demonstrate the following: Sheer-lashing, Back and Eye splice, Rolling hitch and a Handy billy.
Tie the following knots and know their uses:- Figure of eight, Prussick.
Use a suitable axe for felling or trimming light timber. Log up a piece of timber and demonstrate the theory of felling a tree. Use a bush saw, wedges or log splitter safely and correctly to prepare timber for burning. Demonstrate the use and care of this equipment.
Know how to care for and maintain camping equipment. This should include storage and simple repairs. Assist the Group Quartermaster for a period of not less than 3 months.
Know how to select, plan and set up a campsite for a Patrol, where possible acting as Patrol Leader during a Troop or Patrol camp.
Plan a balanced menu for a Patrol for 24 hours, and prepare a budgeted shopping list.
Be able to operate and maintain stoves and lamps, identify different fuels, and know the safety requirements.
Cook a two course meal on a camping stove.
Build and sleep out in a bivouac and cook a backwoods meal.
Observation
Read a series of simple tracks made in sandy or other suitable ground.
Woodcraft
Be able to recognise and name 8 common plants, 8 common birds and 8 native wild animals.
Describe three endangered native plants, birds or animals in the UK, and what practical actions can be taken to assist in the survival of one of them.
Health and Fitness
Swim 50 metres and know the water safety code and the use of the buddy system for swimming.
Explain the principles of good nutrition and a balanced diet and how these should be modified in adventurous activities.
Saving Life
Know what to do in the following emergencies: fire, drowning, ice breaking and electric shock
Know precautions necessary before undertaking adventurous activities. This must include exposure and mountain safety.
Gain the Scout First Aid proficiency badge.
Citizenship
Have no less than two years experience as a Scout.
Make regular contact with a Scout from a different Area or Country, and share Scouting experiences
The First Class Badge is granted by the Area Council on the recommendation of the A.C. (in accordance with area policy)The Scout Master is responsible for seeing that the Scout is examined in all the tests other than the journey.
Discuss with a Scouter the behaviours and attitudes that make a good Scout, and how to set an example to younger Scouts, and demonstrate them consistently for a period of not less than 6 months.
Understand the role of The Court of Honour, and contribute to its running for a period of 3 months.
Exploration
Use improvised equipment to estimate 3 distances and 3 heights not more than 30 metres. In each case, the estimate to be within ten per cent error above or below the actual distance or height.
Be able to estimate distance walked by time, or pacing over distances up to and including 1 km, both on roads / tracks and open countryside.
Be able to read and use Ordnance Survey maps. Explain spot heights, contours and trig points. Be able to use an OS 1:25,000 map to correctly locate a point described by a six figure grid reference.
Understand and demonstrate the uses of a compass. Point out compass directions by day and night without the aid of a compass. Undertake a short compass journey by night.
Understand how to prepare a route card and use it in conjunction with an OS map as an aid to navigation.
Describe how different weather conditions may impact on the planning of a journey, and what actions may need to be taken if weather conditions change during a journey.
Go on foot, with other Scouts on a 24 hour journey of at least 25 kilometres. In the course of the journey, cook your own meals (one of which must include meat (or substitute). This test is to be completed last.
The Scout is responsible for planning the journey. All aspects of the journey to be checked at least 28 days prior to the expedition taking place by a person holding a Safety on The Hills Certificate (examiner) issued by The B-PSA. A completed log of the journey will be submitted to the examiner within 28 days of the completion of the journey. The log, along with the recommendations of the examiner to be passed to the Area Council, to enable the badge to be awarded.
Camp Skills
Have camped as a Scout, for a total of ten nights, which need not be consecutive.
Demonstrate the following: Sheer-lashing, Back and Eye splice, Rolling hitch and a Handy billy.
Tie the following knots and know their uses:- Figure of eight, Prussick.
Use a suitable axe for felling or trimming light timber. Log up a piece of timber and demonstrate the theory of felling a tree. Use a bush saw, wedges or log splitter safely and correctly to prepare timber for burning. Demonstrate the use and care of this equipment.
Know how to care for and maintain camping equipment. This should include storage and simple repairs. Assist the Group Quartermaster for a period of not less than 3 months.
Know how to select, plan and set up a campsite for a Patrol, where possible acting as Patrol Leader during a Troop or Patrol camp.
Plan a balanced menu for a Patrol for 24 hours, and prepare a budgeted shopping list.
Be able to operate and maintain stoves and lamps, identify different fuels, and know the safety requirements.
Cook a two course meal on a camping stove.
Build and sleep out in a bivouac and cook a backwoods meal.
Observation
Read a series of simple tracks made in sandy or other suitable ground.
Woodcraft
Be able to recognise and name 8 common plants, 8 common birds and 8 native wild animals.
Describe three endangered native plants, birds or animals in the UK, and what practical actions can be taken to assist in the survival of one of them.
Health and Fitness
Swim 50 metres and know the water safety code and the use of the buddy system for swimming.
Explain the principles of good nutrition and a balanced diet and how these should be modified in adventurous activities.
Saving Life
Know what to do in the following emergencies: fire, drowning, ice breaking and electric shock
Know precautions necessary before undertaking adventurous activities. This must include exposure and mountain safety.
Gain the Scout First Aid proficiency badge.
Citizenship
Have no less than two years experience as a Scout.
Make regular contact with a Scout from a different Area or Country, and share Scouting experiences
The First Class Badge is granted by the Area Council on the recommendation of the A.C. (in accordance with area policy)The Scout Master is responsible for seeing that the Scout is examined in all the tests other than the journey.