1st Bullsbrook Air Scout Group
Venturing Skills
Venturing Skills can be completed either prior to, or after, investiture into the Venturer Scout Unit as determined by the Unit Council.
The Unit Council will appoint an experienced Venturer Scout as a sponsor. The sponsor will usually be a Unit Council member or an experienced Venturer Scout who will help the new Venturer Scout acquire the basic skills which will allow him/her to enjoy and participate safely in the outdoor activities that form part of the Venturer Scout program. Also the sponsor will explain the Award Scheme and how a Venturer Scout can quickly commence activities. Prior experience in the Scout Section can be used to obtain credits for the individual components of Venturing Skills, subject to approval by the Unit Council. The completion of Venturing Skills is recognised with a certificate and a badge. The Venturing Skills certificate is presented immediately on completion of the requirements. The badge is presented following investiture as a Venturer Scout. Venturer Scouts may commence the Queen's Scout Award prior to completing the Venturing Skills Award.
Requirements
a) Bushwalking
Prior to participation in, and completing, a two-day bushwalking expedition demonstrate the following:
Prior to participation in, and completing, a two-day bushwalking expedition demonstrate the following:
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The correct equipment to be taken and how it should be packed, including: clothing, footwear, sleeping gear, food and water containers and wet and dry gear.
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How to pitch and strike a tent and fly, explain factors in choosing a tent site, and the correct care of a tent, fly, poles and pegs during the journey and on returning home.
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The planning of a menu, including quantities, for the expedition in order to achieve a well balanced meal using lightweight components.
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Knowledge of the fire precautions and restrictions and the correct way to extinguish a fire. Show how to light a fire in adverse conditions. Build and light a fire in the open and cook a sustaining, well-balanced meal on it. Show the correct method of rubbish disposal.
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How to tie and show the practical use of four knots or rescue devices chosen by the Unit from the Unit's activities.
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How to read a map and orient it by both compass and visible features.
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Be assessed in the above skills by the Expedition Leader
b) First Aid
(To be completed before the bushwalking expedition).
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Be able to explain the major principles of casualty treatment.
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Demonstrate the following:
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treatment of hypothermia and hyperthermia.
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treatment of major bleeding.
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C.P.R.
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c) Award Scheme
Be able to explain the Award Scheme and list those activities which the Venturer Scout may choose to undertake to achieve the Queen's Scout Award.
d) Approval of Unit Council
The Venturer Skills Award must be approved by the Unit Council.