1st Bullsbrook Air Scout Group
Pioneer Construction
To achieve the Pioneer Construction Target the Scout must complete all of the requirements for No's. 1 to 4.
1. Planning Sketch and explain how you, along with your Patrol. would go about constructing:
a) a flagpole about five metres high using at least two lengths of material
b) a Scout chariot
c) a camp wash stand or similar simple equipment.
2. Equipment and safety
a) Know how to select suitably sized poles and ropes required for the above structures.
b) Know how to trim poles to length using a bush saw
c) Explain the safety precautions necessary when constructing raised structures using poles and spars.
3. Knots and lashings
a) Demonstrate the Scoutcraft knots and the Pioneer Campcraft lashings.
b) Know how to tie two types of holdfasts and anchorages.
4. Projects
With your Patrol or other Scouts take part in:
a) erecting a flagpole about three metres high, using at least two lengths of material, which need not be wood
b) the building of a Scout chariot
c) the construction of a camp washstand or similar simple equipment
