# Introduction

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This Badge Book Contains the Proficiency badge Scheme for Junior Scouts and Senior Scouts of Sri Lanka (Last Updated in February 2022) with updates on Better World Framework Badges). The 39th Colombo Scout Troop or any of the Contributors do not own any of the Content On this Badge Book.

*All the Content on this Badge Book is the sole property of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. All the Content on this Badge Book Is a Direct Extraction from the “Proficiency badge Scheme for Junior Scouts and Senior Scouts 2022” booklet published by the Sri Lanka Scout Association. All content from the booklet is on this Badge book word-to word.*

**This project is a collaboration project of the Group Advisors, Instructors of 39th Colombo Scout Group and the Instructors of 14th Colombo Scout Group. The project contains an up-to-date Proficiency Badge Scheme.**

* The Badge Book is maintained by both collaboration parties and provide up-to-date content&#x20;
* The content is structured on the "*Proficiency badge Scheme for Junior Scouts and Senior Scouts 2022"*  released by the **Sri Lanka Scout Association**
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* Copyright infringements, or suggestions can be directed to `admin@prepscouts.lk`&#x20;
* Contributions are welcome from all over the world. Please navigate to 'Contributions' below to know about `how to contribute`


# Badge Groups

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[Public Service Group (A)](/senior-scouts/public-service-group-a/public-service-group)
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[Camp Craft Group (B)](/senior-scouts/camp-craft-group-b/camp-craft-group)
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[Education Group (C)](/senior-scouts/education-group-c/education-group)
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[Culture Group (F)](/senior-scouts/culture-group-f/culture-group)
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[Explorer Group (H)](/senior-scouts/explorer-group-h/explorer-group)
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[Seaman Group (I)](/senior-scouts/seaman-group-i/seaman-group)
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[Airman Group (J)](/senior-scouts/airman-group-j/airman-group)
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[Practical Science Group (K)](/senior-scouts/practical-science-group-k/practical-science-group)
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[Hobbies Group (L)](/senior-scouts/hobbies-group-l/hobbies-group)
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[Family Life Education Group (M)](/senior-scouts/family-life-education-group-m/family-life-education-group)
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[International Badges](/senior-scouts/international-badges/international-badges)
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# Public Service Group


# Interpreter

SA-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-1-Linguist)

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Objective: - Be able to show a fairly good skill in one language other than the Scout’s Own language.
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Pass the following tests in any language other than his own.

1. Carry on a conversation lasting 15 minutes. The conversation to include some of the words in the basic Scout vocabulary such as the words for Scout, Patrol, Camp, tent, camp fire, Troop etc.&#x20;
2. Write a letter of at least 300 words, dealing with one of the several topics given by the examiner.&#x20;
3. Read aloud intelligibly, and give an approximate translation (without the help of a dictionary) of a paragraph of average difficulty from a book, news paper or a periodical.


# Public Health

SA-2(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JA-2-Missioner)

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Objective: - Be able to explain what Public health generally means and be able to use such knowledge to safe guard health of campers at a camp.
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1. Pass or have passed the Missioner Badge&#x20;
2. Know what is meant by public health- what it is and how it has developed.&#x20;
3. Have a general knowledge of the functions of the human body and how it works&#x20;
4. Have a knowledge of the modern methods of disease prevention
5. Have knowledge on Communicable diseases & the ways of preventing those
6. Know the rules of healthy living in camp and construct to a high degree of efficiency:- a camp incinerator; a properly screened and fitted latrine; a camp urinal; a grease pit; a camp larder, proof against flies etc.&#x20;
7. Know how to improve and safeguard his own personal health
8. Understand the dangers of infectious and contagious diseases, and the measures taken by the authorities to prevent their occurrence.&#x20;
9. Describe the methods used in his local authorities to ensure sanitary storage, collection and destruction of house refuse and understand the importance of such measures.&#x20;
10. Understand the importance of waste segregation (compost, plastic, glass etc.)


# Fireman

SA-3(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-3- Fire Fighter)

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Objective: - Be able to demonstrate the skill in using equipment used to extinguish fires, and explain how he could be of use in controlling a serious fire.
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1. Pass or have passed the Fire Fighter badge
2. Have a knowledge of the emergency numbers of important agencies related to the incident of fire in your area and how to inform same incident to the Fire e in your area and how to inform same incident to the Fire service, ambulance service, hospital, police station, Military camp etc.
3. Know the dangers and understand the fire precautions at home, relating to wood fires, kerosene stoves, electricity, electric appliances, fuses, petrol, storage of material, fireworks, candles, bottle lamps ,etc.&#x20;
4. Know the dangers of fire at camp and what precautions should be taken .&#x20;
5. Explain the methods of rescue used in different situations. Explain and demonstrate crawling with an unconscious person, rescue by ladder and lowering by line.&#x20;
6. Demonstrate how to lift and walk with an unconscious person using the Fireman’s lift.&#x20;
7. Know the causes of different types of fires, and how to deal with an outbreak of fire. Know and demonstrate the functions and proper use of different types of fire extinguishers. Demonstrate the use of a mat for beating or smothering a fire&#x20;
8. Demonstrate how to use a fire hose, including connecting it to a hydrant&#x20;
9. Be able to answer questions on the workings of a Fire Station and the use of equipment carried on fire engines etc.


# Leading Signaller

SA-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-4-Signaler)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in Morse and Semaphore signaling, including speed and accuracy.
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1. Should have knowledge about the syllabus of the Signaller badge
2. Send and receive a message of not less than 150 letters at rate 9 in Semaphore(45 letters per minute)&#x20;
3. Send and receive a similar message in Morse:- on buzzer at rate 8(40 letters per minute). By torch or lamp at rate 6(30 letters per minute)&#x20;
4. Demonstrate that he knows a recognized procedure when sending and receiving messages&#x20;
5. Improvise at least 2 methods of sending a message (One Morse and one Semaphore) at least ½ KM at over rate 4(20 letters per minute)

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NOTE: 90% accuracy to be required in all tests. Outdoor sending and receiving stations to be a minimum of 150 meters apart. Buzzer stations to be in two separate rooms.
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Or

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in Radio communication and Radio Telegraphy including speed and accuracy.
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1. Should have knowledge about the syllabus of the Signaller badge&#x20;
2. Explain phonetic alphabet and communication abbreviations.&#x20;
3. Demonstrate how to pass and receive a message through a radio communication set from a distance.
4. Send & record a message through Radio Telegraphy method not less than 100 words.&#x20;
5. Demonstrate how to maintain, change batteries and recharging procedure of Radio communication set&#x20;
6. What is communication network and how to use communications sets during an emergency situation.&#x20;
7. What are the alternative communication methods during an emergency in case of mobile and land line communication failure?


# Dispatch Rider

SA-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-5-Cyclist)

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Objective: - Be able to use a bicycle or any other vehicle with regard to safety of himself and others, carry out simple repairs.
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1. Own or have the use of a bicycle, scooter, motor cycle or a car.&#x20;
2. Demonstrate that he knows the high way code and be able to read a road map.
3. Be able to carry out running repairs to the bicycle, scooter, motor cycle or the car.&#x20;
4. Write a message from dictation, and deliver it at a point at least five KM away indicated only by map reference.( Examiner should take precautions when the Scout uses a scooter/motor cycle /Car for this. This should always be done under proper supervision and in a safe environment)&#x20;
5. Understand what action he must take in case of an accident, such as reporting to parents, police etc.&#x20;
6. Know first aid up to Chief Commissioner's Award


# Path Finder

SA-6(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-6- Guide)

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Objective: - Show is ability and interest in exploring areas not known to the Scout previously
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1. Pass or have passed the Guide Badge&#x20;
2. Demonstrate that he has thoroughly explored an area of at least 2 KM radius by submitting logs of expeditions for two of the following specific objectives
   1. Following all foot paths, and waterways shown in past and present maps, and reporting on their existence and present condition
   2. Prepare a full report on agriculture and industries of the locality and the use to which the land is put.&#x20;
   3. Making a full report on the history of the locality, giving particulars and history of antiquities and places of special interest and the extent to which it has changed or altered by modern developments including advertisements etc.&#x20;
   4. Prepare a full report on soil , trees shrubs, flowers birds and animals found in the area.&#x20;
   5. Making a full report on not less than five KM of navigable river or canal, including tides, channels , shoals or mud banks, local rules and customs and any regulations affecting the use of waterways by the Scouts . The report to include full details of two camp sites adjacent to mooring places in the area.

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NOTE: The logs submitted will give the distances covered and be accompanied by explanatory sketches, maps and photographs. Examiner should at all times take precautions that can happen from water to the Scout when working in close proximity to water areas.
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# Ambulance

SA-7(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-7- First Aid)

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Objective: - Demonstrate first aid treatment for fractures, internal bleeding, poisoning and stoppage of circulation of blood; demonstrate methods of transporting a casualty
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1. Pass or have passed the First Aider Badge&#x20;
2. Know how to diagnose, and demonstrate the treatment for all fractures to limbs and for dislocated jaw&#x20;
3. Know to identify basic internal bleeding and understand the importance of treatment for shock and taking the patient to a doctor without delay.&#x20;
4. Understand the treatment for choking including abdominal thrust for different age groups.&#x20;
5. Demonstrate methods of carrying a patient using two hand seat, three hand seat, four hand seats, and the fireman’s lift. Demonstrate two other methods of transporting a patient, when alone.&#x20;
6. Know how to deal with a case of suspected poisoning.&#x20;
7. Competently lead a team of Scouts to deal with an accident staged by the Examiner. Such incident to include all items covered in First aid Badge. These incidents to be conducted in as realistic a manner as possible. All actions proper to the situation must be actually taken and the Examiner will test for coolness, resourcefulness, correct action (including message to the parents and doctor) and proper treatment at all stages.&#x20;
8. Demonstrate CPR, and Recovery Position. Under no circumstance should a living person be used to demonstrate CPR.&#x20;
9. Make an effective improvised stretcher and demonstrate how to use it.


# Rescuer

SA-8(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-8- Life Saver)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in doing rescue work in water, and the Scout’s knowledge of basic first aid necessary in rescuing a drowning person.
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1. Should have knowledge about the syllabus of the Life Saver badge.&#x20;
2. Demonstrate how to rescue a person drowning in mud or loose sand.&#x20;
3. Demonstrate how to rescue an unconscious patient from house Fire, first floor.&#x20;
4. Explane what are the action you have to take during a LP gas leak in your home.&#x20;
5. Perform in water, four methods of rescue (one to be “uni grip”) and three of release from the clutch of a drowning person in water. The drowning subject, to be approximately the size of the rescuer, and to be carried at least 15 meters by each method.&#x20;
6. Swim 50 meters in shirt and shorts, and undress without touching ground&#x20;
7. Throw a life line within one yard of a small object 15 meters away. The thrower to be up to waist in water.&#x20;
8. Should be able to explain how to Lead your team to deal with any type emergency.&#x20;
9. Demonstrate CPR and recovery position. (A living person should not be used to demonstrate CPR) Understand what D.R.S.A.B.C. is (Danger, Response, Shout for help, Airway, Breathing and Circulation).


# Pilot

SA-9(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-9- Coxswain)

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Objective: - Demonstrate his ability to take charge of a small sailing boat or a motor boat and go on an expedition of 48 hours.
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1. Pass or have passed the Coxswain badge&#x20;
2. Be able to reads a sea chart, plot a position by three methods and lay off a course making allowances for variations and deviation of the compass and tidal set&#x20;
3. Know the different types of Buoys, light houses and light vessels in general use, and the usual danger, storm and fog signals. Discuss Beaufort wind and Sea Scales&#x20;
4. Understand the use of a Barometer in fore casting weather&#x20;
5. Know the proper gear that should be carried in a sailing boat to ensure the safety of the vessel under all conditions.&#x20;
6. Organize and take charge of a Patrol expedition of 48 hours minimum duration in a boat. Journey to a point at least 10 KM from start and return Keep a log showing course and distances. Route to be prepared by candidate with proper reference to tides etc.&#x20;
7. Read mariner’s Compass marked in points and degrees and be able to estimate roughly (using chart and tide table) the depth of water and state of the tide.&#x20;
8. Demonstrate how to take soundings


# Handyman

SA-10(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-10-Jobman)

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Objective: - Be able to do minor repairs and renovations etc. at home
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Be able to do at least 10 of the following, 6 of which should be demonstrated

* Glaze a window both in wood and iron frames&#x20;
* White wash or paint a ceiling or a room&#x20;
* Change the tyre of a car
* Repair defective plastering&#x20;
* Effect minor repairs to furniture such as broken castors, table and chair legs,and upholstery&#x20;
* Remove parts and service a Kerosene or gas cooker&#x20;
* Clean and polish a car&#x20;
* Wash and iron a shirt and a pair of trousers
* Mix concrete and effect simple repairs with it&#x20;
* Repair children’s’ toys
* Know how to polish various types of floors e.g. wood, cement, terrazzo, linoleum etc.&#x20;
* Put a neat patch on a garment and darn a sock&#x20;
* Re- hang a door and repair it including fixing the locks


# Civics

SA-12(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-1-Linguist)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the knowledge on basic law of the country and about the general geography etc, and how the Scout has taken action to help elderly or handicapped persons.
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1. Prepare two maps showing&#x20;
   1. The boundaries of the electoral District where he lives&#x20;
   2. The boundaries of the local authority and those of its wards in the area that he lives&#x20;
2. Have studied the system of local government operating in his locality and describe the method of elections and qualification for voting, and provide proof of his knowledge of this subject verbally or in written form.&#x20;
3. Write a short history (around 1,000 words) of the area that he lives
4. Have an elementary knowledge of sources of Sri Lankan law.&#x20;
5. Produce evidence that he helps neighbors, especially those who are handicapped or aged or is training himself to do so


# Conservation

SA-12(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-1-Linguist)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the knowledge in the importance of the conservation of nature.
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1. Be able to describe the effect on wild life resulting from: fire, over growing, unwise forest practices, soil erosion, and water pollution.&#x20;
2. Give a talk for 5 minutes or write an essay of about 500 words on “The need for conservation for the survival of life on Earth”.&#x20;
3. Understand the importance of wild life and nature reserves&#x20;
4. Discuss with the examiner the ways in which he could and is helping conservation in his town or village
5. Do one of the following:-
   1. Select a species of endangered wild life in our country and discuss with the examiner ways and means of protecting it&#x20;
   2. Cary out or assist with a bank erosion control or other improvement project on a stream, pond or tank etc...
   3. Help carry out a conservation project on a farm, or Scout camp site&#x20;
6. Do one of the following:-&#x20;
   1. Build and set out in suitable places at least 3 nestling boxes
   2. Visit a project built for flood control or for increasing flow in a river during a drought or for irrigation purposes and write a report on that.&#x20;
   3. Find out what happens to domestic waste and industrial waste in his community and write a report on&#x20;
      1. The methods used to purify water and prevent pollution or&#x20;
      2. Action that should be taken to prevent polluting the waterways.&#x20;
7. Name three causes for floods, and three methods of controlling floods


# Camp Craft Group


# Camp Warden

SB-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JB-1-Camper)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the capabilities as an experienced camper according to the Scout’s age
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1. Pass or have passed the Camper Badge&#x20;
2. Have camped 10 nights since reaching the age of 14yrs and 6 months&#x20;
3. Camp for a week end at a suitable site and report on the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of this site ,i.e. ground, soil, trees and general suitability as a camp site&#x20;
4. Show practical knowledge of the camping standards and apply that knowledge in planning a camp for at least three Patrols from locating the site to returning home..&#x20;
5. Make a tent, ground sheet rucksack or other similar article of camp equipment.&#x20;
6. Have helped satisfactorily at a permanent camp site for not less than six nights or where this is not possible, have taken sole charge of a camp for a week end. Such camp to have not less than eight campers and to be visited by the examiner.


# Master Cook

SB-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JB-2-Cook)

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Objective: - Be able to select and purchase correct ingredients and cook properly for a Patrol
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1. Cook for a Patrol or family of seven, both in camp, and indoors, which may include roasting boiling frying, making rotti sweets cakes, puddings, drinks, and pickles. Prepare and serve food punctually and hot following niceties and good manners&#x20;
2. Know how to buy food, select substitutes, draw up priced and design balanced & sound menus to include quantities required for a camp of a week end for at least two Patrols. Limit for the cost of catering will be decided by the examiner.&#x20;
3. Know how to prepare a hot meal (two items) and a hot drink without utensils except a small can or a saucepan.


# Naturalist

SB-3(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JB-3- woodcraftsman)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the interest in the whole field of nature
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1. Show evidence of an intelligent interest in the whole field of nature with particular regard to one of the Following: -
   1. Trees & shrubs
   2. Wild flowers&#x20;
   3. Bird life&#x20;
   4. Local wild animals&#x20;
   5. Ferns and grasses&#x20;
   6. Rocks & fossils&#x20;
   7. Sea shore or pond life
   8. Butterflies moths & other insects- produce specimens , log books etc. as the pursuit may warrant&#x20;
2. Discuss with the examiner his observations and the sources of information he may have used


# Senior Pioneer

SB-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JB-4-Pioneer, JB-5 -Backwoodsman)

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Objective: - Be able to demonstrate his knowledge and skills in knots, lashings and Scout Pioneering.
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![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfhqa7DhaEcc2x_9yO%2F-MYfhwuhMFcPRjgL86Kh%2FSENIOR%20PIONEER.png?alt=media\&token=2fd4ff24-a011-4524-8c43-6333c8f51d56)

1. Pass or have passed the Backwoodsman badge&#x20;
2. Demonstrate his knowledge in all knots , lashings and splicing from membership to the President’s Scout Award&#x20;
3. Demonstrate two types anchorages&#x20;
4. Demonstrate his knowledge and skill in constructing the under mentioned as a member of a Patrol where he either leads or takes a leading part in doing&#x20;
   1. Simple bridge building&#x20;
   2. Aerial runway&#x20;
   3. Flag staff with 6 staves&#x20;
   4. Making a raft&#x20;
5. Lead a Patrol in making a camp kitchen or demonstrate his ability construct and use instructional pioneering models&#x20;
6. Prepare a proper meal for himself using Backwood’s method&#x20;
7. Make the following :- Scaffold hitch, Water Bowline, Spanish bowline


# Venturer

SB-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the desire for new challenges, adventure, outdoors etc.
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfhqa7DhaEcc2x_9yO%2F-MYfi02AiZy9pH4js3b2%2FVENTURER.png?alt=media\&token=eb79b61c-1f53-4239-9052-bd7125b94c00)

1. Complete an adventure journey as a member of a Patrol in which he shall play a leading part. The journey, which may be short in length, must include at least five incidents such as rescue from fire or heights, compass work, night work, decoding, water incidents etc.&#x20;
2. Be reasonably proficient in two of the following. Each of the two must be selected from different groups as under&#x20;
   1. Boxing, fencing wrestling judo, Karate etc.&#x20;
   2. Rowing roller skating, sailing, etc.&#x20;
   3. Swimming, diving&#x20;
   4. Gymnastics, tumbling etc.&#x20;
   5. Rock climbing, rope spinning
   6. Track athletics, field events, cross country running etc.&#x20;
   7. Rifle shooting, archery , darts, etc. The examiner may substitute similar activities as the situation warrants&#x20;
3. Be able to perform three of the following: -&#x20;
   1. Climb a tree to a height of 30 ft. from the ground&#x20;
   2. Vault a fence two thirds his own height.&#x20;
   3. Throw a sixty foot line to fall between two pegs , four feet apart at a distance of 50 feet twice out of three times&#x20;
   4. Swim 20 meters wearing clothes&#x20;
   5. Climb a rope to a height of 15 feet from the ground&#x20;
4. Make a journey of at least 20 KM on foot or by boat, with not more than two other Scouts. Route must be one with which the Scout is not familiar. Sleep out, using only kit carried in rucksack. The examiner may set the candidate one or two tasks, which require a specific report, but no general log of journey required. The journey must be such as will constitute a definite test of determination, initiative and self reliance


# Quarter Master

SB-6(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JB-6-Junior Quarter Master)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the ability in organizing & managing food and equipment at camp and in the Scout group
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfi1SyLJ6f5GBUH_xZ%2F-MYfi4dFN4iRWKl90Fnn%2FQUARTER%20MASTER.png?alt=media\&token=b88e6876-22c1-4897-ab6c-12c065360d36)

1. Should have served as a Quarter Master in a Scout Group/Troop/Patrol for a minimum period of 2 months OR Should have been the Quarter Master for a Pack Holiday /Patrol camp or a Troop camp lasting at least 2 nights.&#x20;
2. Be able to demonstrate how food and equipment be stored at a camp&#x20;
3. Explain how tents, cooking utensils, rope and other equipment should be stored and prove that he practically uses these methods&#x20;
4. Prepare a menu for a Group, Troop Patrol or a Pack for a 48 hour camp. Discuss it with the examiner&#x20;
5. Demonstrate the ability to prepare a balanced meal at a camp, and prepare a list of prices of food items to be used therein.&#x20;
6. Be able to do two of the following&#x20;
   1. Repairing and storing a tent&#x20;
   2. Disposal and proper management of refuse at camp&#x20;
   3. Knowledge about maintaining a proper inventory&#x20;
   4. How to maintain kitchen equipment rust free
   5. Show a list of tools that you would take to camp to repair damaged equipment. Demonstrate your ability to use them and look after them
   6. Cleanliness and proper order is a sign of a good Quarter Master. Explain to the examiner how you do that in the Troop or Patrol.


# Education Group


# Bookman

SC-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JC-1- Reader)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the love for reading, and how reading helps to understand the culture and the history of Sri Lanka & other countries
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfi6_4t2MOe_Mh0_sA%2F-MYfju10GEyr_gCfHuZt%2FBOOKMAN.png?alt=media\&token=0dfa0f8d-93b4-4f8c-8fae-2041db9f6d40)

1. Supply the examiner previous to the test with a list of at least 18 books that he has read during the previous 12 months. The list should include some standard literary works, at least one book on the culture, or the history of Sri Lanka or the culture or history of a particular area in Sri Lanka, at least one book on a national heroes of Sri Lanka and also a novel by a foreign author where he could learn about the culture etc. of that country. Discuss with the examiner these books explaining why he selected these books. Answer any questions that the examiner may ask based on the contents of these books
2. Write his own review of a book lent to him by the examiner
3. Explain how he selects which books to read, and understand the facilities which exist in his locality for obtaining books&#x20;
4. Demonstrate how books should be cared for by producing some of his own books


# Orator

SC-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JC-2- Speaker)

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Objective: - Be able to Demonstrate basic rules in conducting a meeting and taking part in a debate
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfi6_4t2MOe_Mh0_sA%2F-MYfjxRuvz8qSJpmYisX%2FORATOR.png?alt=media\&token=cf39fc4c-3114-4065-9b29-d0d2cc18897a)

1. Demonstrate the duties of a chairman by taking the chair at a meeting&#x20;
2. Speak on a prepared subject to an audience of not less than 10 people, speech to last not less than 10 minutes&#x20;
3. At five minutes’ notice&#x20;
   1. Prepare a vote of thanks&#x20;
   2. Make an impromptu speech of 3 to 5 minutes duration on a subject(Choice of three allowed)&#x20;
4. Know the ordinary rules of debate and have taken a leading part in not less than five debates or set discussions.


# Senior Scholar

SC-3(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JC-3-Scholar)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in academical work and some form of leadership in other extra and co- curricular activities such as clubs and societies
{% endhint %}

1. Pass or re-pass the Scholar Badge.&#x20;
2. Show evidence that he regularly reads at least three standard periodicals of educational value and be able to answer questions on them, which the examiner may ask.&#x20;
3. Show evidence that he is a member of a school or public library, and regularly visits it for the purpose of reading or reference.&#x20;
4. At the time of the test he should have been holding one of the following offices for at least six months&#x20;
   1. &#x20;A school prefect&#x20;
   2. A school monitor&#x20;
   3. A president or a vice president of a club or association&#x20;
   4. A secretary or assistant secretary of a club or an association&#x20;
   5. A student librarian or a senior officer of a library or any other office that the examiner is satisfied with


# Clerk

SC-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JC-4- Scribe)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in written communications, taking down minutes of a meeting, and a basic knowledge in book keeping
{% endhint %}

1. Have good handwriting&#x20;
2. Write an official letter to his District Commissioner or school Principal on a simple subject given by the examiner&#x20;
3. Write a reply to a letter given verbally by the examiner&#x20;
4. Have an elementary knowledge of double entry system of book keeping&#x20;
5. Prepare the minutes of a meeting, particulars of which would be given by the examiner&#x20;
6. Have maintained his Log book satisfactorily.


# Typist

SC-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)

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Objective: - Be able to show a fairly good skill in two languages other than the Scout’s own.
{% endhint %}

1. Be able to type at a speed of 30 w\.p.m. in English or 20w\.p.m. in Sinhala or Tamil&#x20;
2. Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word or a similar application
3. Type accurately the following&#x20;
   1. A normal business letter to a merchant&#x20;
   2. A statement of accounts ( one A4 sheet)
   3. The minutes of a meeting (one A4 sheet)&#x20;

This could be done on a type writer or on a computer.


# Journalist

(SC-7) (Corresponding badge for under14 1/2 Junior Journalist -JC-7)

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Objective: - Be able to express himself /herself sufficiently fluently in any accepted form of mass media
{% endhint %}

1. Pass or have passed the journalist badge&#x20;
2. Discuss with the examiner the best method of giving publicity to an event names by the examiner
3. Submit to the examiner a written report of a Scout meeting that could be published in a children’s page of a newspaper&#x20;
4. Discuss with the examiner news report (either written/ a newspaper cutting or verbal from radio TV or you tube) high lighting weak and the strong point in that.
5. For any Scout who is weak in writing, the examiner could give the under mentioned option at his/ her discretion.- Take a photograph of good quality and submit it to the examiner with a good caption.

or Make a short video clip of some of the activities that took part in your Scout Troop


# Sports Group


# Senior Athlete

SD-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JD-1-Athlete)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the physical fitness and skill in different forms of athletics
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfjzqq_ePZr7j8QFEK%2F-MYfk2Ko0OVvIDyBL2_6%2FSENIOR%20ATHLETE.png?alt=media\&token=9fbaf2bf-6d80-4850-b3d6-920e4e7cec15)

| Group                   | Event        | Under 16 Years                                                                                                                      | Over 16 Years      |
| ----------------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ |
| (1) a. Running          | 100 meters   | 13.8 secs                                                                                                                           | 13 secs            |
|                         | 200 meters   | 28 secs                                                                                                                             | 27 secs            |
|                         | 400 meters   | 66 secs                                                                                                                             | 65 secs            |
|                         | 800 meters   | 2 mins 4 secs                                                                                                                       | 2 mins 3 secs      |
|                         | 1500 meters  | 5 mins 40 secs                                                                                                                      | 5 mins 30 secs     |
| b. Walking              | 5000 meters  | 40 mins                                                                                                                             | 35 mins            |
| (2) Jumping             | Long Jump    | 5.3 meters                                                                                                                          | 5.5 meters         |
|                         | High Jump    | 1.3 meters                                                                                                                          | 1.6 meters         |
|                         | Pole Vault   | 2.5 meters                                                                                                                          | 2.8 meters         |
| (3) Throwing            | Weight       | 5Kg - 8 meters                                                                                                                      | 5Kg - 9 meters     |
|                         | Discus       | 1.1 Kg - 31.6 meters                                                                                                                | 1.5 Kg - 35 meters |
|                         | Javelin      | 33 meters                                                                                                                           | 35 meters          |
|                         | Hammer       | 4 Kg - 23.6 meters                                                                                                                  | 6Kg - 35 meters    |
|                         | Cricket Ball | 56 meters                                                                                                                           | 60 meters          |
| (4) Physical Efficiency | a. Stamina   | Skipping, Running                                                                                                                   |                    |
|                         | b. Strength  | Press ups, Pull ups                                                                                                                 |                    |
|                         | c. Skills    | <p>Dribbling football, </p><p>Dribbling Basket ball,</p><p>Basket ball shooting, </p><p>Bowling, </p><p>Batting,</p><p>3 Drills</p> |                    |
|                         | d. Speed     | <p>Shuttle relay, </p><p>Speed skipping</p>                                                                                         |                    |
|                         | e. Spring    | <p>Upward Spring,</p><p>Standing board jump, </p><p>Standing hop-step jump, </p><p>Standing high jump</p>                           |                    |


# Master Swimmer

SD-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JD-2-Swimmer)

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Objective: - Be able to show the skill in swimming
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![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfk5864Y2HMP1JzOVH%2F-MYflVECZSURiIFl1cJx%2FMASTER%20SWIMMER.png?alt=media\&token=36e047a6-0ab4-4d62-8c5c-52ba6f0da42c)

1. Swim 100 Meters crawl /free style&#x20;
2. Swim at least half a Kilometer&#x20;
3. Perform the following dives&#x20;
   1. Racing dive from the edge of the pool.&#x20;
   2. Dive from board at least three meters above the surface of the water&#x20;
   3. Neat dive from a spring board, or a run&#x20;
4. Perform some individual stunt in fancy diving or in swimming or plunging( such as Swallow dive, Backwards dive, forward somersaults, plunging 10 meters&#x20;
5. Satisfy the examiner that he is capable of instructing a non swimmer in basic principles of swimming.&#x20;
6. Pass or re pass the test (1) of the Swimmer badge: swim 50 meters with clothes on(shirt and shorts as minimum) and undress in water with feet off bottom.


# Master Sportsman

SD-3(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JD-3-Sportsman)

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Objective: - Be able to show a good skill and a basic knowledge of sports
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYiH9JCJEexOwLNouip%2F-MYiavWzgu6uFhGNes6N%2FMASTER%20SPORTSMAN.png?alt=media\&token=3b602113-1fe2-477c-8f66-8b56d56bf67f)

1. Take a very active part in at Least one of the following games : Rugby football, Association Football, Cricket, Hokey, Basket ball, Volley ball, Elle( The examiner might decide on any other games in addition depending on the situation.&#x20;
2. Have represented his school, House, class or club in one of the above games and have reached reasonable proficiency and have shown good sportsmanship in it.&#x20;
3. Be able to referee or umpire at one of the games selected by him.&#x20;
4. Be able to take charge of a practice of one of the games that he has selected and show the examiner that he knows the kind of activities that should be carried out at such practice&#x20;
5. Know the national and international players of distinction in at least two of the above games during the current year.&#x20;
6. Be actively interested and know the rules and the techniques of ONE of the following – Boxing, Wrestling, Karate,, Judo, OR Lawn Tennis, Badminton, Table tennis,, Chess, Carrom.&#x20;
7. Explain to the satisfaction of the examiner the type of training he undergoes to keep himself fit and active.


# Horseman

SD-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-1- Linguist)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in handling , looking after and riding a horse
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![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfk5864Y2HMP1JzOVH%2F-MYflZQjZ0k_MNiPNWB5%2FHORSEMAN.png?alt=media\&token=cef70095-f109-4f94-bd56-bd88f727f65f)

1. Should be an active and a regular rider of a horse or pony and understand the meaning of balance and correction. Know the reasons for Maintaining the correct seat and applying correct aids&#x20;
2. Be able to fit saddlery & have Knowledge of its care and cleaning.&#x20;
3. Know the various articles of grooming kit and be able to use them.&#x20;
4. Have an elementary knowledge of shoeing and first aid&#x20;
5. Know the governing principles of feeding and watering, and be able to put these principles into practice.&#x20;
6. Know the governing principles of ventilation in the stable&#x20;
7. Be able to rug up and bandage correctly


# Archery

SD-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in archery and the history of archery in Sri Lanka
{% endhint %}

1. Own a bow & arrows.
2. Be able to score: -&#x20;
   1. At 50 meters with a regulation target, 60 points with 3 arrows and&#x20;
   2. 80 points with 30 arrows.&#x20;
   3. Know the basic history of archery in Sri Lanka.


# Marksman

SD-6 (Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JD-6 Junior Marksman)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the Advance Skill In Sport Shooting In Sri Lanka
{% endhint %}

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This badge is still in draft documents and not published officially.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

1. Knowledge in using and maintaining an air rifle, air pistol, bb gun&#x20;
2. Be able to score:&#x20;
   1. A. 50m rifle 3 positions 3×40 shots prone, standing, kneeling
   2. 50m rifle prone 60 shots prone&#x20;
   3. 10m air rifle 60 shots standing&#x20;
   4. 50m pistol 60 shots&#x20;
   5. 25m rapid fire pistol 60 shots
   6. 10m air pistol 60 shots&#x20;
   7. Trap 125 targets&#x20;
   8. Skeet 125 targets&#x20;
   9. Double trap 150 targets&#x20;
3. Know the rules and regulations of rifle, air rifles, air pistols and bb guns given by international shooting sports federation&#x20;
4. Be a member of school shooting sports club or Sri Lanka national rifle shooters federation


# Social Group


# World Friendship

SE-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JE-1-World Frienship)

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Objective :- Demonstrate the interest in other countries, the desire to make friends from another country and the knowledge about different world organisations
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![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYfk5864Y2HMP1JzOVH%2F-MYfleOkW5ohSb4tXWeM%2FWORLD%20FRIENDSHIP.png?alt=media\&token=865f55ea-797e-457a-9d12-f2ad73ccad44)

1. Have an elementary knowledge of the geography, history and the people of at least three countries other than his own.&#x20;
2. Have corresponded with(Social Media accepted) regularly for not less than an year with a Scout from another country (either individually or as a part of a Troop link up)&#x20;
3. Have some knowledge of the organisation and the activities of the WOSM and in particular the Asia Pacific Region&#x20;
4. Have done at least two of the following :-&#x20;
   1. Camped or hiked at least two days with a Scout of another country. Produce records of this to the examiner&#x20;
   2. Visited another country and called on Scouts there, or attended a foreign Jamboree or a National Jamboree where foreign Scouts took part.&#x20;
   3. Have kept an album or scrap book for at least one year which depicts the national affairs, sports, culture and Scouting activities of the country where he has a foreign friend&#x20;
   4. Be able to teach the Scouts a song, and a game from that country&#x20;
5. Know the main point of the United Nation’s Charter, the purpose and the basic structure of the UNO, the main principals of the declaration of Human Rights and be able to explain these in simple terms


# Organizer

SE-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JE-2- JuniorOrganiser)

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Objective: - Be able to show a fairly good skill in two languages other than the Scout’s own.
{% endhint %}

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Plan and carry out two of the under mentioned events, showing your understanding of the 5W +1H method (Why? When? Where? Who? What? And How?)

1. Organise a religious activity in a temple, kovil, church , or a mosque. The duration should be a minimum of half a day. Submit a brief report&#x20;
2. Organise a party for children. This could be for both boys and/or girls. It should include games, talk on a current topic, serving refreshments etc. submit a brief report.&#x20;
3. Carry out a Shramadana or any other community service project of at least 5 hours. This should be done with the Scouts of your Troop. Submit a brief report.&#x20;
4. Carry out an educational tour as the main organizer or an active member of the organizing team. At least 20 Scouts or other children should take part in this. Submit a brief report.&#x20;
5. Organise with the permission of the relevant Akela/scout Master an one day trip and a programme for a Cub Pack /Scout Troop. Include games challenges , educational experiences to the programme. Submit a brief report.

## Please Note

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As per District Commissioner Amil Abeysundara 2023 states, this badge's Project Proposal is a training towards the President Scout Award Project Proposal.
{% endhint %}

The Project Proposal should meet the President Scout Award Project Proposal Standard. This requirement may differ according to the Badge Examiner.&#x20;

Please refer the President Scout Award Community Service for Project Proposal formats.

{% embed url="<https://badgework.prepscouts.org/presidents-scout-award/community-service-project>" %}

An Example Project Proposal for Organizer Badge Requirement - Badge Examiner (Amil Abeysundara)

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Editable Word Document
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PDF Document
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# Culture Group


# Artist

SF-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JF-1- Designer)

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Objective: - show the skill in a selected medium, explain his knowledge about the masters of this medium.
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYflgrEWNmXJpxggHnb%2F-MYfmvREju1pKVHNYCA_%2FARTIST.png?alt=media\&token=5dc30b11-b55f-4c69-bc40-217e1c1f001a)

1. Show knowledge and ability in one of the forms of art as given in the Designer badge.&#x20;
2. Show specimens of his own work and discuss them with the examiner with particular reference to :-&#x20;
   1. Any necessary preparation of media and material&#x20;
   2. Opportunities for the further study of this art medium&#x20;
   3. Examples of masters which he has seen or books which he has studies, and his opinion of these work.


# Musician

SF-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JF-2- MusicMaker)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in singing or playing a musical instrument, and explain his knowledge about works of musicians.
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYflgrEWNmXJpxggHnb%2F-MYfmyyoW4fR5Nip3e1q%2FMUSICIAN.png?alt=media\&token=a5166e3d-dace-49a8-9cd1-180e0b02d0f2)

1. Sing effectively a solo or play a tune on a musical instrument suitable for a camp fire&#x20;
2. Be an active and a regular member of a choir music society , a Scout band etc. OR be regular following music classes for over a period of one year and has reached proficiency according to his age.&#x20;
3. Be able to read and understand musical notations used by either western or oriental musicians&#x20;
4. Recognise four out of six tunes hummed or played by the examiner&#x20;
5. Discuss with the examiner the works of his favourite singer or musician and give good reasons for his choice&#x20;
6. Discuss the contribution made to music by a western or oriental musician of renown.


# Play Actor

SF-3(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JF-3- Actor)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the knowledge and skill in Drama and specifically the Scout’s skill in acting
{% endhint %}

1. Have taken part in a full length drama or one act play before public, school or Scout audience and have attained a reasonably good standard in acting OR have acted an important part in a school or Scout stage performance (which may include Gang shows)&#x20;
2. Recite to the satisfaction of the examiner, from memory, with full dramatic effects, a passage of not less than 20 lines (about150 words) taken from a standard dramatic work.&#x20;
3. Have read at least 2 Standard dramas written by eminent .dramatists and be able to convince the examiner that he has understood them.&#x20;
4. Have witnessed at least 3 full length dramatic performances since reaching the age of 14 ½ and be able to discuss with the examiner their merits and demerits.&#x20;
5. Understand and be able to draw and explain the plan of a modern stage and show the examiner that he is acquainted with modern lighting devices and make up effects for the actors on the stage. He should also be aware of the need for strict silence and discipline of actors off stage as well.


# Sculptor

SF-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JF-4- Modeller)

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Objective: - Show the skill and interest in sculpturing and the knowledge about well known masterpieces of sculpturing in Sri Lanka and abroad
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1. Produce by his own effort, with material such as wood, stone, plaster of Paris, clay etc. models of the bust of a human being, the entire body of an animal.&#x20;
2. Discuss with the examiner , past masters in the art of sculpture in the world an in Sri Lanka
3. Name three historical places in Sri Lanka where master- pieces of sculpture could be seen , and describe the various forms of sculptures that could be seen there


# Folk Dancer

SF-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JF-5-Dancer)

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Objective: - Be able to show the skill in local and western dancing techniques, and the interest in them
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1. Be able to perform to the satisfaction of the examiner with a troupe or alone, for 10 minutes any one of the following dances:- Kandyan, Low country, Ves, Indian, western, Oriental or western ballet.&#x20;
2. Should have had training in dancing for at least 12 months under a competent dance teacher&#x20;
3. Be able to discuss with the examiner 2 of the above dances, their history , technique etc.


# Farmer Group


# Forester

SG-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-1-Woodman)

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Objective: - Be able to show the knowledge and interest about trees.
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1. Be able to identify 20 varieties of trees, know their uses, and be able to identify them from a distance.&#x20;
2. Have a general knowledge of the structure of a tree , how it feeds, breaths&#x20;
3. Name the dangers to which trees may be exposed, i.e. fire insects, diseases, other plants etc..Discuss with the examiner the methods of combating these dangers&#x20;
4. Prepare soil and successfully transplant a young tree. Know how to deal with the wounds in trees.
5. Know how to select an axe, name parts, how to take care of it, how to sharpen it and the safety rules of axemanship&#x20;
6. Discuss with the examiner the importance of protecting forests and how forests help us.


# Horticulturist

SG-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-2-Gardner)

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Objective: - Be able to show the skill and the knowledge of home gardens, and the management thereof..
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1. Pass or repass the Gardner Badge
2. Name 5 of the following pointed out in a park or a garden :- trees, shrubs, rock plants, grasses, herbs etc.&#x20;
3. Prepare and discuss with the examiner, either a plan for a lay out of an herbaceous border with particular reference to continuity of bloom, colour schemes, and comparative height, or a plan for an ornamental bed of trees, plans, shrubs, bulbs etc. to give bloom all year round&#x20;
4. Give a plan for a 10-rod allotment for supplying vegetables for one year, listing the seeds needed.&#x20;
5. Show a fruit tree pruned by himself and discuss the principals and the purpose of pruning&#x20;
6. Discuss and show the examiner how to propagate plants by seed, division, cuttings, layering, budding, and grafting&#x20;
7. Give names of 5 varieties of fruit grown in Sri Lanka&#x20;
8. Understand the importance of controlling the pests and diseases. Know how to use sprays, dust, grease bands.&#x20;
9. Know how to cultivate and maintain the fertility of his own garden soil&#x20;
10. Understand the dangers of pesticides, insecticides, weedicides, and the use of chemical fertilizer.


# Fisherman

SG-3(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-3- Angler)

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Objective: - Show the skill in handling fish and in fishing
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1. Have a good standard fishing rod and with hooks&#x20;
2. Should be familiar with fishing in the area, and the methods used&#x20;
3. Know the names of the different kinds of fish available in his locality&#x20;
4. Understand the dangers of wading and the dangers of poisonous water creatures, and about the precautions to be taken.&#x20;
5. Should have passed the master swimmer badge


# Poultryman

SG-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-4- Smallholder)

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Objective: - Show the skill in handling poultry in a farm
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1. Show proof that he has satisfactorily run a poultry farm consisting of atleast 50 hens from day old to laying&#x20;
2. Have a thorough knowledge of the mesh and its composition, the grains and green leaves that have to be included in the poultry meals&#x20;
3. Know the common diseases connected with poultry , their causes and treatment&#x20;
4. Know how to prevent cannibalism in poultry&#x20;
5. Have a properly constructed run on the deep litter system and how the run is maintained&#x20;
6. Keep proper accounts of the running of the poultry


# Dairyman

SG-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JG-4- Small holder)

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Objective: - Show the skill in handling and maintaining cows
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1. Show proof that he is looking after at least one milking cow.&#x20;
2. Be able to milk a cow , bathe her prepare fodder, sterilize milk and care for dairy appliances and utensils&#x20;
3. Know at least 3 cattle diseases, know their causes and suitable remedies&#x20;
4. Know the hygienic standard needed in bottling and distributing milk


# Paddy Cultivator

SG-6(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months None)

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Objective: - Show the skill and knowledge in paddy cultivation
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1. Know and have practice of various aspects of paddy cultivation i.e. from ploughing to harvesting in both seasons.&#x20;
2. Have an understanding of at least 3 varieties of paddy and how they have to be grown to receive the best yield.&#x20;
3. Discuss with the examiner at least 3 types of difficulties faced by the paddy cultivators at present.&#x20;
4. Have a general understanding of ancient varieties of paddy endemic to Sri Lanka, and the benefits of growing them. Understand why some of these varieties does not need insecticides and weedicides etc.&#x20;
5. Have a knowledge of pests, diseases , insects and weeds that may effect and harm different varieties of paddy, and remedial measures needed to control them&#x20;
6. Have an understanding of the paddy land act and the activities of the “Govi Karaka Sabas”


# Explorer Group


# Tracker

SH-1(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JH-1- Observer .JH-2-Stalker)

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Objective: - Show the skill & ability in tracking foot prints and in observation
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1. Pass or have passed the observer or the stalker badge.&#x20;
2. Recognize and explain two different characteristics in each of three different human footprints.&#x20;
3. Solve with reasonable accuracy, three tracking stories in sand or other suitable natural material.&#x20;
4. Make a total of 5 plaster casts of the tracks of birds, animals, car, or cycle. All casts to be taken unaided and correctly labeled, with date and place of making. Two of them (at least) to be wild animals or birds)&#x20;
5. Lay a trail of at least ½ KM in length containing at least four different kinds of signs made of natural material, 40 to 60 signs to be used, and the route to be over ground that the Scout is unfamiliar with. The trail to be followed by a Scout of G.S.M. Standard


# Hiker

SH-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)

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Objective: - Show the skill in planning a hike and in hiking
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1. Demonstrate methods of packing and carrying a complete hiking kit for a 24 hour hike. The kit to include food. Be prepared to justify his choice of the kit.&#x20;
2. Take part in 3 hikes, during each of which a kit is carried and the Scout sleeps out. Distance of two hikes to be at least 10 KM each and the other to be not less than 30 KM, with two nights camping out. Logs of high standard to be produced.&#x20;
3. Select a route for a 15 KM hike from a OS map not necessarily of his own district, giving reasons for his choice of route.
4. Select three areas of approximately 1 Sq. KM from a map, where a good hike camp should be possible, giving reasons for the choice of the area.&#x20;
5. Make an article of hiking kit, such as tent, sleeping bag, rucksack, a bag or other container in which to pack pans, food toilet requisites etc.&#x20;
6. Show a knowledge of personal hygiene, care of feet and foot gear.


# Surveyor

SH-3(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JH-3- MapMaker )

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Objective: - Demonstrate the ability to understand maps, in making maps and using equipment used for surveying
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1. Pass or have passed the map maker badge. Draw a simple cross section from an OS map (Line chosen to include varied features, gradients etc.)&#x20;
2. Have worked as a member of a Surveyor’s Party for a total of five days directly assisting a surveyor.&#x20;
3. Be familiar and be able to manipulate the Theodolite and other instruments used by a surveyor.&#x20;
4. Make an O.S. map of one KM radius of an area selected by the examiner


# Astronomer

SH-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JH-4-Starman )

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Objective: - Demonstrate the interest and skill in astronomy, and about the stars & planets and how they are scientifically observed
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1. Demonstrate with diagrams, drawings or models, a general knowledge of the nature of the stars and planets, and their apparent and actual movements. Understand the cause of the seasons, eclipses, etc.&#x20;
2. Be able to describe in generally the bodies of the Solar system, Sun, Moon, (With an explanation of its phases) Planets, Satellites, Comets, Meteoroids, and minor Planets.&#x20;
3. Recognize the main constellations that can be seen to the naked eye from Sri Lanka.&#x20;
4. Understand the principles of telescope, and spectroscopes. Discuss the work carried in an observatory. Have a basic understanding of the world’s leading observatories.&#x20;
5. Keep an observer’s diary for a period of not less than two months, with a planned progamme included, such as, estimating the magnitude of a variable star, estimating time from the apparent movement of the constellations.


# Meteorologist

SH-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JH-5-Weatherman)

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Objective: - Demonstrate how weather maps are made, equipment used to gauge and predict weather
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1. Pass or have passed paragraphs. 3 & 4 of the weatherman badge&#x20;
2. Keep from his own observations, a daily record of weather for one month&#x20;
3. Explain the purpose and the principles of the simple thermometer, wet and dry- bulb thermometer, barometer, and an anemometer.
4. Know how synoptic weather maps are produced and be able to understand a simplified version of such a map, such as printed in newspapers.&#x20;
5. Understand the following: relative humidity, dew point, isobar, millibar, isotherm, BuysBallot’s law, cold front, warm front, and illustrate any explanations with diagrams.&#x20;
6. Construct a wind-vane, and a simple rain gauge.&#x20;
7. Understand at least three different ways in which clouds are formed


# Senior Explorer

SH-6(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JH-6-Explorer)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in planning, organizing and executing long hikes and expeditions
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1. Pass or have passed the hiker or the Master Canoeist badge&#x20;
2. Take part in an expedition with not less than 2 and not more than 4 Scouts. The expedition may be on foot, bicycle, or boat&#x20;
3. The expedition must be planned to extend over at least four consecutive days (with 3 nights out), spent away from home, under canvass, rough shelter or open. All necessary equipment and food must be taken and all meals be prepared by the members of the expedition.

All Scouts of the expedition will take an equal part in the planning arrangements before and during the expedition but it is not necessary that all participants should be under test.&#x20;

A log of the expedition must be kept by each member of the party, having previously agreed between themselves a different emphasis for each log.- e.g.:- Weather, Geography, History, Archeology, Botany , Ornithology etc.&#x20;

The route and the special log subjects must have the prior approval of the examiner.&#x20;

The expedition, whether on foot or otherwise must be a test of determination, courage, physical endurance and a high degree of cooperation among those taking part.&#x20;

An expedition on foot should cover at least 80 KM.&#x20;

An expedition by water will cover at least 80 KM and the log will cover such points as the state of the river conditions, of banks, obstructions to navigation, currents etc.&#x20;

An expedition by bicycle will cover at least 150 KM , as far as possible off Class A roads


# Archeologist

SH-7(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months –none)

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Objective: - Demonstrate the Scout’s interest and skill in prehistory, archeology, law relating to archeology and about preserving archeological sites
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1. Have a knowledge of ONE of the periods of human pre history ( e.g Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age etc.) and have a basic knowledge of the cultures of the people of the period selected&#x20;
2. Show an understanding of the importance of preservation of ancient monuments, the necessity of reporting finds, and the danger of digging without expert supervision.&#x20;
3. Have a general knowledge of the methods used by archaeologists for discovering and recognizing sites(e.g. field work, aerial photographs, etc.) and a knowledge of the process of scheduling ancient monuments and the law of Treasure Trove. AND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING&#x20;
4. Produce a log with sketches and/or photographs of at least one week”s work on a “dig” which he has assisted&#x20;
5. &#x20;
   1. Produce a log of a study of various periods of architecture including sketches made in the field, of different styles&#x20;
   2. Show that parts of temples or churches can be approximately dated by the architectural style&#x20;
6. Make a report of objects of two periods exhibited in a museum. N.B.: The report must be illustrated with sketches made in the museum and show knowledge of the importance and the use of the objects.&#x20;
7. Carry out an archaeological project selected by himself and approved by the examiner


# Seaman Group


# Boatswain

SI-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JI-1-Boatswain’s Mate)

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Objective- Demonstrate the skill in naval rope work and boat handling
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1. Pass or have passed the Boatswain’s mate badge&#x20;
2. Be able to do the under mentioned&#x20;
   1. Eye splice&#x20;
   2. Turk’s Head&#x20;
   3. Chain splice&#x20;
   4. Be able to point a rope(any method) and apply West Country and Sail Maker’s whipping&#x20;
   5. Know the different kinds of purchase tackle and rig a “Handy Billy”&#x20;
   6. Be proficient in pulling a boat, canoe or sailing dinghy


# Helmsman

SI-2 2(Corresponding badge for under 14 Yrs 6 months JI-2 Oarsman)

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Objective:- Show basic skill in leading a boat’s crew
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1. Pass or have passed the Oarsman badge&#x20;
2. Show a knowledge of different types of local craft&#x20;
3. Be able to identify parts of a rowing boat, motor boat, and a life boat&#x20;
4. Be able to lead a crew of a boat, and be able to get the boat under way and come along side of another craft or jetty etc..&#x20;
5. Be able to anchor correctly and also make fast to a Buoy.&#x20;
6. Make a form of a sea anchor from available material in the boat, whilst hove to, and understand its use in an emergency.&#x20;
7. tDiscuss the rules of road at sea and have a thorough knowledge of any local hazards peculiar to the local sailing waters


# Master Canoeist

SI-3(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JI-3-Canoeist )

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Objective: - Demonstrate the Knowledge & skill in handling canoes, repairing them, skill in organizing canoe camps.
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1. Pass or have passed the Canoeist Badge
2. Demonstrate paddling technique in moving water, including ferry glides facing up and down stream, and some other special strokes, such as sweep, sculling and J stroke.
3. Have a general knowledge of canoeing waterways, and a general understanding of right of way, grading of difficulty, and sources of information.&#x20;
4. Know what equipment is needed for a canoe- camping expedition and how to stow them. Take a party in a canoe camping expedition of 20 -30 KM on inland waterways, with two nights camping.


# Airman Group


# UAV Pilot

SJ-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months –JJ-1- Remote Aircraft Operator)

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Objective: - Scout should be able to make and fly UAV Aircraft which can operated by the remote-control unit.
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1. Pass Remote Aircraft Operator (Glider) badge.
2. Explain basic UAV Aircraft controls and its operation.
3. Design and build UAV Aircraft and operate by the remote-control unit.
4. Demonstrate your design and build Aircraft flying operation


# Senior Simulator Pilot

SJ-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JJ-2- AirGlider)

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Objective: - Ability to taxy, takeoff and landing aircraft through the simulator
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1. Pass Glider (Junior Simulator Pilot) badge.&#x20;
2. Obtain all knowledge above runway markings, marshaling signals, taxy clearance, Takeoff clearance, Landing Clearance and ramp safety and theory of firefighting on ground.&#x20;
3. Ability to Aircraft start, taxy, takeoff and landing with the simulator.


# Air Observer

SJ-3(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JJ-3- AirSpotter)

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Objective: - Ability to identify present combat Jet Aircraft and Rotor Wing combat Aircraft and present commercial passenger and Cargo Aircraft. Further, ability to identify insignia of Air Forces in the world and commercial Air liners logos.
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1. Identify correctly from photographs or silhouettes of 80% combat and commercial aircrafts given by the examiner.&#x20;
2. Required to complete Junior Air Spotter badge.&#x20;
3. Be able to recognize and name the international air craft markings of commercial Airlines at least 20 countries including Sri Lanka.&#x20;
4. Be able to distinguish the various marks of ten (10) air craft types selected by the examiner.&#x20;
5. Be able to identify world Air forces insignia and roundels at least 20 countries including Sri Lanka.&#x20;
6. Make scrab book 30 countries Air Forces and commercial Airlines markings


# Aircraft Technician

SJ-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)

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Objective: - Ability to explain basic Aircraft maintenance and under wing operations.
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1. Pass Air Apprentice badge.&#x20;
2. Have an elementary knowledge of the theory of flight&#x20;
3. Explain engine types of Aircraft&#x20;
4. Name parts of the fuselage and explain development of fuselage since first flight (Right Brothers Aircraft)&#x20;
5. Ability to explain basic instruments of the cockpit and functions.&#x20;
6. Ability to explain Landing gears types of an Aircraft and functions.&#x20;
7. Show correct use of spanners, and demonstrate two methods of tightening and locking nuts. Understand the importance of properly locked nuts on an aero engine.&#x20;
8. Drill and tap a hole and fit a stud in metal, or rivet 2 small plates together by hand&#x20;
9. Have an elementary knowledge of an air craft controls and main air frame components&#x20;
10. Have a knowledge of the approved methods of towing, parking, and ground handling of Air craft.&#x20;
11. Be able to read a simple engineering drawing of an Aircraft.


# Air Navigator

SJ-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None )

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Objective: - Demonstrate his ability to read air maps and plot basic routes and calculate estimated time of arrival of Aircrafts
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To gain this badge, Scouts must complete the requirements below

1. Given three headings and corresponding tracks, work out in each case the type and the amount of drift in degrees. Illustrate each case by a simple diagram.
2. Demonstrate with a compass how an aircraft can be turned on to various compass headings.
3. Choose one of the following activities:&#x20;
   1. a. Draw on a topographical air map a track for an imaginary flight of not less than 80 kilometers. Point out the landmarks that would show up on both sides of the track in clear visibility at an altitude of about 600 meters.&#x20;
   2. Identify on a topographical air map landmarks seen during a flight of about half an hour's duration in clear weather
4. Illustrate by means of a simple diagram how a fix can be obtained from two position lines. Describe briefly two ways in which bearings can be obtained in an aircraft.
5. Show an understanding of compass headings by completing the following two tasks:&#x20;
   1. Given the true heading and the variation and deviation, work out the compass heading on which the pilot should be flying.&#x20;
   2. Given two sets of true, magnetic and compass headings, work out the variation and deviation in each case.
6. Illustrate latitude and longitude by simple diagrams.
7. Draw on a topographical map the track between any two places not less than 100 kilometres apart and measure the exact distance. Given the aircraft's air speed as 130 km/h, work out the time of flight from overhead starting point to overhead destination in each of the following conditions: a. with no wind at all b. with a head wind of 30 km/h c. with a tail wind of 50 km/h
8. Demonstrate your awareness of the latest developments in electronic technology such as the Global Positioning Syste


# Practical Science Group


# Radio Mechanic

SK-1(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JK-1-Radio Mechanic)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the ability to assemble a simple receiver, and the knowledge on radio technology
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYi6whTDpopqC6qUIqf%2F-MYi7-sj3pCCs7YYLxU-%2FRADIO%20MECHANIC.png?alt=media\&token=4765eae9-40b6-4ff2-8412-fddc3922eef9)

1. Posses a working knowledge of the principles of radio broadcast, transmission and radio&#x20;
2. Assemble a simple receiver in temporary form and be able to draw a diagram of his lay out, using correct technical symbols&#x20;
3. Have an elementary knowledge of how transistors and micro chips work.&#x20;
4. Have a basic knowledge of blue tooth technology, and how it is used in various equipment that people use.&#x20;
5. Have a basic understanding of how an amplifier works&#x20;
6. Know the main characteristics of long, medium short and ultra short wave bands.&#x20;
7. Be able to solder and use simple tools such as cutters, pliers and screw drivers


# Handicraftsman

SK-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JK-2-Handworker)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the ability in one of the crafts as given in the syllabus
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYi6whTDpopqC6qUIqf%2F-MYi73oUkh4jN6negpHX%2FHANDICRAFTSMAN.png?alt=media\&token=b31426a0-2509-447f-8a10-d1c015dd7aa0)

1. Show that he has successfully pursued one of the following for not less than one year, and produce six appropriate articles made by himself (e.g. Basket work, book binding, carpentry, leather work, metal work, spinning, weaving, printing, pottery, shell craft etc., etc.)&#x20;
2. Discuss with the examiner with particular references to&#x20;
   1. Tools and material used,&#x20;
   2. Possible projects for future.
   3. Sources of information which he has referred to.


# Photographer

SK-3(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JK-3-Cameraman)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the ability to use a camera, and take good quality photographs
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYi6whTDpopqC6qUIqf%2F-MYi77dw1OMf_kr5i1CK%2FPHOTOGRAPHER.png?alt=media\&token=930704a0-bc9a-445b-b330-845605ffb84e)

1. Demonstrate his understanding of the mechanism of his camera, shutter speed, stops and focusing device.&#x20;
2. 1. Show a knowledge of lighting of indoor and outdoor subjects&#x20;
   2. Discuss with examiner the use of accessories such as tripods, exposure meters, filters etc.&#x20;
3. Discuss common faults in composition, exposure, etc. from specimens shown by the examiner&#x20;
4. Take with any camera, three portraits, three landscapes, three pictures from unusual angles, three photographs of buildings of unusual architectural styles. One at least of the above to be taken indoors.&#x20;
5. Show that he has begun to specialize in some particular aspect of photography (e.g. portrait, movie, still life, Children, action etc.) Discuss with examiner, photographs and techniques involved. Discuss with examiner photographs taken by Scout on the subject of his specialization, covering a period of at least 3 months


# Electrician

SK-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the ability to simple repairs to electric apparatus, and his knowledge about the working of electricity
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYi6whTDpopqC6qUIqf%2F-MYi7BU1l51OzayHlctT%2FELECTRICIAN.png?alt=media\&token=1c9dd71d-eaf4-4e74-91ac-1c789fc019e0)

1. Have an elementary knowledge of the terms and measurements used in electrical work&#x20;
2. Make connections in electrical wiring and replace defective switches, lamp holders etc.&#x20;
3. Make a simple electro magnet. Construct a Morse Buzzer set which can operate between two rooms.&#x20;
4. Explain the difference between A.C and D.C.
5. Explain the purpose of fuses and earthing and the dangers caused by improper connections and the improper use of domestic electrical appliances.&#x20;
6. Know the action to be taken in case of electric shock
7. Be able to read a domestic electricity meter and calculate cost of current consumed since last reading.&#x20;
8. Understand simple steps that could be taken to reduce the home electricity consumption.


# Motor Mechanic

SK-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in identifying minor faults in motor vehicles
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ-2189409422%2Fuploads%2F99JaiJH0Ji2SB6ClMuod%2FMOTOR_MECHANIC.png?alt=media\&token=96cfc061-a3fa-4359-b545-6f1b57f8aa65)

1. Demonstrate that he understands the working of the internal combustion engine and know the names and the functions of all the principal parts. Diagnose simple running faults such as misfiring, choked jet,, incorrect mixture etc.&#x20;
2. Demonstrate Oil & Grease chassis points, attend to oil level in a gear box and axle, and tap up the battery. Mend a puncture. Check order of firing, clean and test spark plugs&#x20;
3. Demonstrate how to change the car wheel correctly, and what precautions to be taken.


# Energy Conservator

SK-6(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months –JK-4 Energy Manager)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the knowledge and interest in conserving energy
{% endhint %}

1. “It is expected that all the countries in the world, will face a huge Energy Crisis by year 2025” Explain validity of this statement to the examiner using any reference material on Primary energy Sources.&#x20;
2. Using reference material, prepare a report on how energy as electricity & fuel for cooking is wasted when used by people in Sri Lanka.&#x20;
3. Using reference material suggests to the examiner methods that could be used to minimize the waste of energy as explained in no. 2 section above.&#x20;
4. Select at least 3 houses that use electricity, in your area, and conduct the under mentioned survey.&#x20;
   1. Get from the selected house holders, the way that they use electricity ((lights, cooking, fans, refrigerator, radio, T.V. etc.)&#x20;
   2. Record the reading of the electricity meter at the beginning of the month. Using the electricity bill record the number of units used during previous month.&#x20;
   3. Using the reference material create an awareness in the people of these selected homes about the minimizing the wastage of energy.&#x20;
   4. Record the reading of the Electricity meter at the end of the month.&#x20;
   5. Calculate the number of Units consumed using the meter reading at the beginning of the month and the present meter reading.
   6. Compare this figure with the units used in the previous month, and submit the records to the examiner.


# Information Technology Manager

(SK-7) (Corresponding badge for under14 1/2 Junior Information Technology -JC-6)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objectice: Demonstrate and explain basic skill in operating a computer
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ-2189409422%2Fuploads%2FEuhlGRVca1gRBp5SdQdS%2FMANAGEMENT%20INFORMATION%20TECHNOLOGY.png?alt=media\&token=44bf0b6d-ee9a-43d3-aed9-347b4d28f6cd)

1. Pass or have passed the Information Technology badge(Junior)&#x20;
2. Be able to connect all cables of the computer correctly and switch the computer on.&#x20;
3. Be able to identify and know the functions of all the parts of the computer(external as well as internal)&#x20;
4. Know how to connect a computer to the internet navigate to a Web site given by the examiner.&#x20;
5. Be able to search information on a subject given by the examiner from the internet.&#x20;
6. Be able to create a presentation ( MS power point or similar application) on a subject given by the examiner. This should contain text, images as well as animations.&#x20;
7. Be able to install and uninstall a software.&#x20;
8. Be able to prect a file/folder using a password.&#x20;
9. Have an understanding of malicious soft ware, viruses, spy ware, worms etc. and understand the dangers of these programmes and know how to protect a computer from them.&#x20;
10. Know how to use the help function for assistance when trouble shooting the computer.
11. Know how to use the help function with application of soft ware.&#x20;
12. Know how to assemble a computer correctly.


# Hobbies Group


# Philatelist

SL-1(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JL-1- Stamp collector)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the Interest in philately and what he has learnt from it
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYi6whTDpopqC6qUIqf%2F-MYi7GgCiO0kszQTVmZ7%2FPHILATELIST.png?alt=media\&token=c3952c68-c92b-4ce2-8ac2-f93c2d7c420e)

1. Pass or have passed the Stamp collector badge&#x20;
2. Have a total collection of stamps of not less than 1500 covering at least 25 countries, mounted correctly in proper order&#x20;
3. Demonstrate that he knows the basic terms used in philately.


# Outstanding Collector

SL-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6months – JL-2- Junior Collector)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate the interest in collecting specific items as a collector
{% endhint %}

1. The Scout should over a period of at least 6 months through his own effort collect 50 different kinds of any one of the following items, mount them or assemble them in a neat and a logical manner and label them. (e.g. coins, head gear grains, seeds, shells, different kinds of wood, stones clothing material, etc.) Any other items may be approved by the examiner, provided that it is intelligently categorized and the Scout has a fairly good knowledge on the specimens. The examiner may also use his discretion as to the number of items collected, according to the Scouts environment and back ground.&#x20;
2. He should be able to recognize any specimen the examiner may select from his collection and give a short talk on it.&#x20;
3. By explaining the source of each specimen he should be able to convince the examiner that the collection was his own effort.


# Family Life Education Group


# Senior Happy Home

SM-1(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JM-!- Junior Happy Home )

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective: - Demonstrate what the Scout does to help his parents, and his knowledge about his basic family history
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYi8MrpXPF_PG9SpleM%2F-MYiC66bnEd8jU4MQBDn%2FSENIOR%20HAPPY%20HOME.png?alt=media\&token=e6f0bf1b-8bef-45b7-af2f-a24a847efe88)

1. Maintain a log book for a minimum of three months after completing the District commissioner’s Award giving the following (or similar) responsibilities that he carried out at home :-
   1. Practice simple First-Aid, when an emergency occurs at home.&#x20;
   2. Manage your time according to a daily timetable.&#x20;
   3. Present the timetable to the examiner)&#x20;
   4. Helping parents, brothers, sisters, older relatives etc.&#x20;
   5. Simple repairs in the household.&#x20;
   6. Preparing meals.
   7. Participating in family budget making.&#x20;
2. The family chart- The Senior Scout will draw a family chart giving all his relatives from grandparents down to the 4th or 5th generation, to his nephews and nieces and in some cases his grand nephews etc. this chart should be drawn on a large sheet of paper and names clearly stated&#x20;
3. The Scout Master would when ever possible visit the home of the Scout and satisfy himself on the accuracy of the Log record for this badge and the Family chart.
4. The examiner examines the log and the family chart and discusses with him on the following&#x20;
   1. How he practices the 10th part of the Scout Law-“a scout is clean in thought, word and deed” specially discussing his attitude towards sex.&#x20;
   2. How he helps to make his home a happy place&#x20;
   3. Any other problems that he wishes to discuss with the examiner&#x20;

The examiner will counsel the Scout and will give him good advice for a decent living

**SAMPLE FAMILY CHART**

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ%2F-MYd8YPKy3DqZARg2XAw%2F-MYdDmCz2OKtKuXApq6J%2FFamily%20Tree.png?alt=media\&token=c997169c-6a44-4ffc-ab4e-26832f80353d)


# Senior Saver

SM2 (Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JM-2- Junior Saver)

{% hint style="info" %}
Objective – Encourage savings habits in Scouts
{% endhint %}

1. Show the examiner that he has been regularly depositing money in his savings account during the previous 6 months and deposited at least 100/= during the last month&#x20;
2. Show the examiner that he has increased his savings at regular intervals from during the preceding six months.&#x20;
3. Explain to the examiner that at least some of the savings is by him personally and not deposited by his parents&#x20;
4. Discuss with the examiner how saving in a country help to curb inflation.&#x20;
5. Discuss with the examiner how avoiding buying things made in foreign countries would help the steady the value of local currency, and also the pros and cons of having a strong local currency
6. Discuss with the examiner why we should purchase things made in our country whenever possible, and also when that should be avoided and only the best should be purchased.&#x20;
7. Discuss with the examiner how advertisements create unnecessary wants and get you to purchase things that may not be very useful, and also different methods that businessmen use to persuade children to buy such things and spend money.


# International Badges


# Messengers of Peace (MoP)

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**To be done with the help and guidance of the ADC(Program)/ District MoP Coordinator / Badge Examiner**
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ-2189409422%2Fuploads%2FtGbhl9bCTtAHiCJwCFCw%2FMESSENGERS%20OF%20PEACE.png?alt=media\&token=c11647f2-ff36-4c00-bd0f-bea4fa980071)

### 1. Inspire

**Senior Scout can be inspired** in one of the following ways&#x20;

* Observe a Messengers of Peace event or activity organized at Scout Troop, District or National level&#x20;
* Watch a documentary/ listen to a speech related to MoP facilitated by District MoP Coordinator/ ADC Program / Scout Leader

### 2. Learn & Decide

**Learn and decide** on a possible project that Senior Scout would like to be involved in. (The subject matter should be in relation to an experience that inspired the Senior Scout), which covers one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

* Give a Soft copy / Scan statement to Scout Leader regarding the Project plan&#x20;
* Scout Leader shall submit proposal format through the ADC Program to District Messengers of Peace Coordinator (Proposal format is annexed)

### 3. Do

**Organize** the selected service project, spending no less than 24 service hours of individual contribution with the participation of members of the Scout troop (as the organizer of the project)

### 4. Share

**Share** the success story of the project via [www.scout.org](https://badges.prepscouts.lk/senior-scouts/international-badges/international-badges/www.scout.org) website (mandatory) & submit the specimen form (report) to the District Messengers of Peace Coordinator through ADC Program.

## Awarding

With the Recommendation of relevant District officials, District MoP Coordinator shall submit the specimen form to the National Head Quarters & National MoP Core team will issue the Messengers of Peace Ring badge and the certificate. In the absence of District MoP coordinator, ADC Program will submit the specimen form to the NHQ.

## Reference Links

{% embed url="<https://www.scout.org/messengersofpeace>" %}
Better World Framework: Messengers of Peace
{% endembed %}


# Scouts of the World Award (SWA)

{% hint style="info" %}
**The examiner to help and guide the Senior Scout in doing this badge**
{% endhint %}

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### 1. Scouts of the World Discovery (SW Discovery)

**Participate** in Scouts of the World Discovery (SW Discovery) workshop conducted by Sri Lanka Scout Association

### 2. Scouts of the World Voluntary Service (SW Voluntary Service)

* **Plan** for a voluntary service in order to contribute to solving a problem related to development, peace, or the environment.&#x20;
* **Conduct** Scout of the Voluntary Service (SW Voluntary Service) with minimum of 24 service hours of individual contribution with the participation of members of the Scout troop (as the organizer of the project)
* **Share** the success story of the project via [www.scout.org](https://badges.prepscouts.lk/senior-scouts/international-badges/international-badges/www.scout.org) website (mandatory)

Submit report to the District Coordinator in charge of Scout of the World Award through ADC Program

## Awarding

With the Recommendation of relevant District officials, District SWA Coordinator shall submit the specimen form to the National Head Quarters & National SWA coordinator will issue the Badge and the certificate. In the absence of District SWA coordinator, ADC Program will submit the specimen form (report) to the NHQ.

## Reference Links

{% embed url="<https://www.scout.org/swaward>" %}
Better World Framework: Scouts of the World Award
{% endembed %}


# Patrimonito Scout Badge

{% hint style="info" %}
**The Examiner to help and guide the Senior Scouts in doing this badge**
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ-2189409422%2Fuploads%2FXNDpvE3kdIJupaenl5Xv%2FPATRIMONITO%20SCOUT%20BADGE.png?alt=media\&token=f6eae819-4c4e-43f0-add5-6c5d3badc8cf)

1. Contact District Scout of the World Award (SWA) coordinator and Explore the World Heritage related projects with his help and guidance.&#x20;
2. Complete Scout of the World Discovery workshop organized by Sri Lanka Scout Association
3. Decide your role in the Patrimonito project
   1. **As a camp leader** - you will elaborate the entire project and recruit a team&#x20;
   2. **Or As a volunteer** - you will take part in a project already prepared either by fellow Scouts or World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Initiative.
4. If you are joining the project as a camp leader
   1. Contact the UNESCO World Heritage site authorities through NSO Scout of the World Award National Coordinator & District Coordinator for Scout of the World Award
   2. Recruit a team of Scouts and/or non-Scout volunteer(s)
   3. Get ready with logistical arrangements
   4. Draft a project (including hands-on and awareness raising activities)
5. If you are joining the project as a volunteer&#x20;
   1. Choose a SWA Voluntary Project which has been already planned by a Camp leader with the help of District SWA Coordinator .
   2. Contact the project organization directly to find out more about the activities and the logistical requirements to participate in the WHV project.
6. Complete a SW Award Voluntary Service in a World Heritage property or a site on the Tentative Lists with the support of the SW Award national team and World Heritage property authorities&#x20;
   1. The SW Award Voluntary Service stage should consist minimum of 24 service hours of individual contribution with the participation of members of the Scout troop (as the organizer of the project)&#x20;
   2. As volunteer, your participation in a SW Award Voluntary Service stage or a World Heritage Volunteers project should last the whole duration of the project you have chosen.&#x20;
   3. Once Senior Scout has completed the SW Award Discovery and the SW Award Voluntary Service (as camp leader or volunteer),&#x20;
      1. Join the SW Award Network by sharing the project on [www.scout.org ](https://badges.prepscouts.lk/senior-scouts/international-badges/international-badges/www.scout.org)
      2. Complete the Project report of your World Heritage Scout Projects (see attached) and submit it to ADC Program

## Awarding

With the Recommendation of relevant District officials, District SWA Coordinator shall submit the specimen form to the National Head Quarters & National SWA Coordinator will issue the Patriomonito Scout Badge and the certificate. In the absence of District SWA coordinator, ADC Program will submit the specimen form (report) to the NHQ.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Those who are awarded with Patrimonito Scout Badge are also eligible to win the Scouts of the World Award.
{% endhint %}

## Project Proposal

{% file src="/files/iaCCzWJoGnwiHqjpGdud" %}

## Reference Links

{% embed url="<https://www.scout.org/patrimonito>" %}
Better World Framework: Patrimonito Scout Badge
{% endembed %}


# Champions for Nature Challenge

{% hint style="info" %}
The examiner to guide and help the Scout to do what is given below
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ-2189409422%2Fuploads%2FBG7jkqilTkv6EsmmwiAG%2FCHAMPIONS%20FOR%20NATURE%20CHALLENGE%20SENIOR.png?alt=media\&token=66b6bcab-e26b-4aaa-9a4b-5f11ff006841)

### Be aware

* Complete the self-assessment of Senior Scout’s knowledge and understanding of the relationship between humans, nature and biodiversity with the help of the badge examiner (Examiner to advice the Scout and give the necessary documents)&#x20;
* Decide which learning path would Senior Scout like to work on (Better Choices or Nature and Biodiversity) with the help of the badge examiner&#x20;
* Complete 3 activities from one of the selected pathways to understand about the selected pathway with the help of badge examiner. (Examiner to give details of the activities and help the Scout to select the activity that he would prefer)

**List of activities**

**“Better Choices” pathway**

* What is your stand on?&#x20;
* Four corners&#x20;
* Food pyramid

**“Nature and Biodiversity” pathway**

* S.E.E the links&#x20;
* Discovering Nature with Seek App by Naturalist&#x20;
* One Planet&#x20;
* Storytelling - Pixar Pitch

**Cooperate**

* Plan an environment related community service project at Scout Troop level with the help of Scout Master (with the participation of maximum group of 8 Senior Scouts /1 Patrol). Contribution from each Senior Scout Should be 16 service hours
  * Identify environmental issues or needs in your area&#x20;
  * Explore possible solutions with fellow Senior Scouts&#x20;
  * Design an action plan to execute the community project

**Act**

* Execute the agreed plans for the service project.&#x20;
* Submit a report to the badge examiner on the Service project&#x20;
* Share the project on [www.scout.org](https://badges.prepscouts.lk/senior-scouts/international-badges/international-badges/www.scout.org) from Scout’s own scout.org account.

## Awarding

With the Recommendation of relevant District officials, District Coordinator shall submit the specimen form to the National Head Quarters & National Champions for Nature Challenge coordinator will issue the Badge and the certificate. In the absence of District coordinator, ADC Program will submit the specimen form (report) to the NHQ.

## Reference Links

{% embed url="<https://www.scout.org/environment>" %}


# Tide Tuners Plastic Challenge

{% hint style="info" %}
**The badge to be done with the guidance and the help of the examiner**
{% endhint %}

![](https://973912132-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUKQwrAWkuhR9JAlXTJ-2189409422%2Fuploads%2FsWQT458sQm1LKVC1m2Pr%2FTIDE%20TURNERS%20PLASTIC%20CHALLENGE.png?alt=media\&token=ed8cb000-a40b-4088-8db2-4f6ce1d95bff)

**Be aware**

* Complete a Self-Assessment on how much does Senior Scout understand the issues related to plastics, plastic waste, and plastic pollution. (Examiner to advice the Scout and give the necessary documents)&#x20;
* Complete Plastic Audit Quiz to assess plastic usage in Senior Scout’s day today life (Examiner to advice the Scout and give the necessary documents)&#x20;
* Complete minimum of 4 activities from the Healthy Planet Activity list for the Preventing and Recovering water and land Ecosystems from pollution.&#x20;
* (Examiner to give details of the activities and help the Scout to select the activity that he would prefer)

**List of activities**

1. Audit your Plastic Habit&#x20;
2. Litter, why does it matter&#x20;
3. Litter Blitz&#x20;
4. Regulating the use of plastics&#x20;
5. Making a Poster on Marine Pollution&#x20;
6. Audit your Plastic Habit

**Cooperate**

Plan an environment related community service project at Scout troop level with the help of Scout Leader (with the participation of maximum group of 8 Senior Scouts /1 Patrol). Contribution from each Senior Scout Should be 16 service hours.

* Identify environmental issues or needs in your area with the teams, community, and partners.&#x20;
* Explore possible solutions with fellow Senior Scouts&#x20;
* Design an action plan to execute the community project

**Act**

* Execute the agreed plans for the service project.&#x20;
* Submit a report to the badge examiner on the Service project&#x20;
* Share the project on [www.scout.org](https://badges.prepscouts.lk/senior-scouts/international-badges/international-badges/www.scout.org) from Scout’s own scout.org account

## Awarding

With the Recommendation of relevant District officials, District Coordinator shall submit the specimen form to the National Head Quarters & National Tide Turners Plastic Challenge coordinator will issue the Badge and the certificate. In the absence of District coordinator, ADC Program will submit the specimen form (report) to the NHQ.

## Reference Links

{% embed url="<https://www.scout.org/environment>" %}


# Scouts Go Solar Challenge

{% hint style="info" %}
**Examiner to help and guide the Scout in doing this badge**&#x20;

**Examiner to give details of the activities and help the Scout to select the activity that he would prefer**&#x20;

**A higher standard is expected from the Senior Scouts than from the Junior Scouts in doing the activities**
{% endhint %}

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1. Know about Sun, Solar energy and how it is related to our life
2. Know about renewable & nonrenewable energy sources&#x20;
3. Know about good and bad impacts of the Sun on health and environment&#x20;
4. Know about how to minimize bad impacts of the Sun on health and environment&#x20;
5. Know about the uses of solar energy and the technologies to harness the energy from Sun.&#x20;
6. Perform following Solar activities (03 activities from each section) during a level 03 Solar introduction workshop including compulsory activities&#x20;
7. Organize and execute a community service project with the Patrol (maximum of 8 scouts) for a minimum of 72 Service hours (total contribution)

**Sun is Life – Activity List**&#x20;

* Chasing Light&#x20;
* Shadow Thief&#x20;
* Solar Art&#x20;
* Colours of Solar energy
* Sundial&#x20;
* Solar and other energy sources (Compulsory)&#x20;
* Solar compass

**Impact of the Sun on health and environment – Activity List**&#x20;

* Sunglasses&#x20;
* Your greenhouse&#x20;
* Ozone and sunburn&#x20;
* Don’t get a sunburn&#x20;
* How to treat a sunstroke (Compulsory)&#x20;
* Ozone and breathing&#x20;
* UV rays and SPF

**Uses of solar energy – Activity List**

* Sun one day – Every day&#x20;
* Solar box cooker&#x20;
* Pure water (SODIS method)&#x20;
* Collect water&#x20;
* Solar Quiz (Compulsory)&#x20;
* Your Solar lamp

**Go Solar – Activity List**

* Have a Solar lunch (Balanced diet – Compulsory)&#x20;
* Use clean water&#x20;
* Have a solar shower&#x20;
* Install a warm water collector

## Awarding

With the Recommendation of relevant District officials, District Coordinator shall submit the specimen form to the National Head Quarters & National Scouts Go Solar Challenge coordinator will issue the Badge and the certificate. In the absence of District coordinator, ADC Program will submit the specimen form (report) to the NHQ.

## Reference Links

{% embed url="<https://www.scout.org/scoutsgosolar>" %}
Better World Framework: Scouts Go Solar Challenge
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# Dialogue for Peace

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The examiner to help and guide the Scout to win this badge&#x20;

Mechanism of Passing the badge is through National, Provincial and District Level Dialogue for Peace Camps
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### 1. Learn

Choose seven learning objectives (objectives 1 and 2 are mandatory) & learn about those with the help of the Badge examiner

1. Present to others the Ten Principles of Dialogue&#x20;
2. Attend a learning session on dialogue&#x20;
3. Explain to others that all people are equal and unique
4. Demonstrate how personal actions can cause conflicts and misunderstanding&#x20;
5. Identify and explore a local area with a problem caused by the lack of dialogue&#x20;
6. Understand the demographic differences in your country&#x20;
7. Be aware of global issues caused by the lack of dialogue between different nations&#x20;
8. Explain the local impact of the harmful effects of conflict/ misunderstanding between people in the communities&#x20;
9. Explain how our choice of action and responsibility as an individual, group, community and country can affect world peace&#x20;
10. Understand how we can take actions to improve our impact on the society through dialogue&#x20;
11. Demonstrate the different types and applications of dialogues, safe environments and techniques&#x20;
12. Demonstrate how one can help others to be dialogical persons
13. Explain how some incidents can change the dialogue dynamic in the community from positive to negative

### 2. Do

Choose **two activities** & complete the activity with the help of the Badge examine

1. Participate in a national long- term dialogue-related project&#x20;
2. Plan and execute a dialogue event (debate between different groups, problem-solving session, etc.)&#x20;
3. Write a paper on dialogue and its importance in your local community and present it to others&#x20;
4. Evaluate the impact of a dialogue project run by the Scouts in the community and present the outcomes

## Awarding

With the Recommendation of relevant District officials, District Coordinator shall submit the specimen form to the National Head Quarters & National Scouts Go Solar Challenge coordinator will issue the Badge and the certificate. In the absence of District coordinator, ADC Program will submit the specimen form (report) to the NHQ.

## Reference Links

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Better World Framework: Dialogue for Peace
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# International Friendship Badge

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* The badge will be awarded in duplicate- one for the Scout and one for his/her International friend
* The Badge will be worn in the sash with the Better World Network Badges
* The International Friendship badge can be worn on the uniform till such time the friendship lasts
* A new international friendships can be substituted to the old one and the badge holder can keep wearing the badge earned on an earlier friendship
* Friendship levels & behavior expectations have been based on the friendship pyramid adapted from the book 'Socially curious and curiously social' by Michelle Garcia Winner and Dr. Pam Crooke, copyright 2011 Think Social Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. [www.socialthinking.com](https://badges.prepscouts.lk/senior-scouts/international-badges/international-badges/www.socialthinking.com)
* This badge is available for both Junior and Senior Scout sections with different syllabuses to achieve. This page is dedicated for the **Junior Scout's section**
* The badge (size is 7cm in circumference; same as all the Better World Framework Badges.)
  {% endhint %}

1. Start a friendship with a Scout abroad
2. Communicate with the Scout regularly - this could be done via telephone, e-mail, WhatsApp, IMO, Viber or such messengers & voice over IP applications
3. Keep a log on your activities (Screenshots if connected via digitally), the badge examining authority recommends to **demonstrate use of video calls** with your friend in-front of the badge examiner.&#x20;

## Criteria for winning the badge <a href="#criteria-for-winning-the-badge" id="criteria-for-winning-the-badge"></a>

**The testing authority is the ADC international**

| Junior Scout                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | **Senior Scout**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| (Membership badge mandatory)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | (Scout Award mandatory)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| <p>Friendship for 3 months as follows:</p><p>Connect 6 times in 3 months =3</p><p>Can score maximum 6 for 12 contacts</p><p>Know your friend socially = 1</p><p>Know the likes and dislikes =1</p><p>Share school related material =1</p><p>Connect with text chat = 1</p><p>Basic foreign language dialogue = 2</p><p>Fluent foreign language dialogue = 3</p><p>Demonstrate friendship benefits = 3</p><p>Maintain Friendship log(e-book) = 3</p> | <p>Friendship for 3 months as follows:</p><p>Connect 12 times in 6 months =6</p><p>Can score maximum 12 for 24 contacts</p><p>Know your friend's family = 2</p><p>Know lots of details of friend =2</p><p>Connect with text chat = 2</p><p>Basic foreign language dialogue = 4</p><p>Fluent foreign language dialogue = 6</p><p>Exchange experiences = 4</p><p>Exchange photos = 4</p><p>Share celebrations =4</p><p>Maintain Friendship log(e-book) = 3</p> |
| **10/18 points needed for Badge award**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | **20/40 points needed for Badge Award**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

### ​Senior Scouts

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Friendship for 6 months as follows:&#x20;

* Connect 12 times over 6 months = 3 points&#x20;
* Can Score maximum 12 points from 24 contacts&#x20;
* Know your friends family = 2 points&#x20;
* Know lots of details of your friend = 2 points&#x20;
* Connect with text chat = 2 points&#x20;
* Basic foreign language dialogue = 4 points&#x20;
* Fluent foreign language dialogue = 6 points&#x20;
* Exchange experiences = 4 points&#x20;
* Exchange Photos = 4 points&#x20;
* Share celebrations = 4 points&#x20;
* Maintain Friendship log (E/book) = 4 points

**20/40 points needed for Badge award**

## **Sample Report**

The following are the details to be included in a report to complete and achieve the international friendship badge.

### **Personal details**

The badge report should contain general information about you. Here is a list of mandatory fields recommended by the badge examining authority.

* Name - Full name
* Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
* Address
* Scout Registration number&#x20;
* School
* Scout Group - *39th Colombo Scout Group*
* Scout Section - Junior
* Contact number&#x20;
* Email address

### Details of the International friend(s)

The badge report should contain information about your international friend(s). Each friend should consist a separate table.

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It is very important that you ask to share pictures, list personal details and **get their consent before you include those in your report**.

You must specify who has access to your report data (Whether it resides with you or you handover to another authority) and what you are planning to do with the information or content.

This consent must be obtained by the Scout himself/herself or from a parent/carer to process the data of a young person
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* **Portrait or Pictures of your international friend(s) :** You may include photos of your international friend(s) or other pictures your friend(s) share, **only** with his/her/their consent.&#x20;
* **Proof of Chats and Calls :** You may include screenshots or logs of your chats, calls and any other type of media used for communication in your report as the proof of your friendship with his/her/their consent.
* **Other information** : You may include other information as per your requirements (Scout Group, hobbies, family details, etc) with his/her/their consent.&#x20;

## Aids to Friendship

* There is an extensive section on friendship, how to build friendship, who are bad friends, what to do when a friendship goes bad in the 'Safe from Harm Training Manual of SLSA'
* Possible topics for discussion with friends such as their hometown, where they grew - up, school life, activities they love, sports they play and love, home and chores, cultural highlights, family & friends, favourite dishes & food, religious festivals and accomplishments.&#x20;
* Friends will be encourages to teach each other their own favourite games/ songs/ activities; with the help of their parents, they can even exchange easy recipes from each nation involved with their friends. It is expected that these mutual exchange of ideas will be taught to their own troops.&#x20;
* SLSA plans to have it's own friendship Bank in the near future. After that initiation scouts can obtain contacts for their communication and the achievement of their badge.&#x20;
* Scouts and Rovers also can contact friends formed from International World Scout jamborees, Jota joti, etc.&#x20;
* <https://www.facebook.com/intscoutingslsa> will function as the resource for the international Friendship Programme and Badge

**After the completion of the report, it should be sent to ADC-international / Colombo district, Carbon Copying to the e-mail of the District Commissioner of the Colombo district as given below.**

* Mr. Rohitha Steinwall (ADC International) - <steinwall@gmail.com>
* Mr Amil Abeysundara (District Commissioner) - <gihan@amilbuilders.com>

For further information;

> ADC International - Mr. Rohitha Steinwall,&#x20;
>
> Colombo district branch,&#x20;
>
> Sri Lanka Scout Association.
>
> E-mail - <Steinwall@gmail.com>&#x20;
>
> Phone - +94 77 517 1222

The updated information was extracted by the report submitted by the CSYAG and credits goes to the respective owners.&#x20;

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# Introduction

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This Badge Book Contains the Proficiency badge Scheme for Junior Scouts and Senior Scouts of Sri Lanka (Last Updated in February 2022) with updates on Better World Framework Badges). The 39th Colombo Scout Troop or any of the Contributors do not own any of the Content On this Badge Book.

*All the Content on this Badge Book is the sole property of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. All the Content on this Badge Book Is a Direct Extraction from the “Proficiency badge Scheme for Junior Scouts and Senior Scouts 2022” booklet published by the Sri Lanka Scout Association. All content from the booklet is on this Badge book word-to word.*

**This project is a collaboration project of the Group Advisors, Instructors of 39th Colombo Scout Group and the Instructors of 14th Colombo Scout Group. The project contains an up-to-date Proficiency Badge Scheme.**

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Select your Scout Section (Junior/Senior) from the Top left and browse the content
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* The Badge Book is maintained by both collaboration parties and provide up-to-date content
* The content is structured on the "*Proficiency badge Scheme for Junior Scouts and Senior Scouts 2022"* released by the **Sri Lanka Scout Association**
* The Badge Book under `https://badges.prepscouts.lk` domain is solely property of 39th Colombo Scout Group. Reusing the graphic content is allowed **only** by submitting a written request, being for any content under a subdomain of `prepscouts.lk`. Requests can be directed to `admin@prepscouts.lk`
* Copyright infringements, or suggestions can be directed to `admin@prepscouts.lk`
* Contributions are welcome from all over the world. Please navigate to 'Contributions' below to know about `how to contribute`


# Badge Groups

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# Public Service Group


# Linguist

JA -1 (Corresponding badge for over 14 Years 6 months – SA - 1 Interpreter)

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Objective:- *To be basically conversant in a language other than his own.*
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Carry out the following tests in any language other than his own.:-

1. A simple conversation for 10 minutes.
2. Write a simple letter of at least 100 words
3. Translate in his own time & with the help of a dictionary, an easy passage from a book or periodical(Scout literature to be used where available)

### Available Badge Examiners

| Examiner                    | Address                                            | Email Adress          | Contact Details                 |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Mr. M.K.M. Inthikaaf**    | <p>22 Rodney Place<br>Colombo 08.</p>              | <inthikaaf@gmail.com> | [077 787 0170](tel::0777870170) |
| **Mr. Amithan Karmegan**    |                                                    |                       | [077 344 9339](tel:0773449339)  |
| **Mr. M.F.S. Muheed**       | <p>30,Carron Place,<br>Kalubowila,<br>Dehiwela</p> |                       | [077 772 8275](tel:0777728275)  |
| **Mrs. Heshini Samarakoon** | <p>955/5C1,<br>Kotte Road,<br>Rajagiriya</p>       |                       | [O77 298 5873](tel:O772985873)  |


# Missioner

JA-2 (Corresponding badge for over 14Yrs 6 months – SA -2- Public Health)

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Objective:- *Be able to explain and demonstrate basics in caring and looking after a patient*
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1. Demonstrate how to choose, prepare and ventilate a sick room.
2. Know how to bathe a patient and give medicine. Demonstrate how to take temperature,
3. Demonstrate how to prepare invalid food.
4. Know how to prevent bed sores
5. Know how to prepare dressings and how to apply a roller bandage to hand knee and foot.
6. Carry out all the above under camp conditions, as well as in a sick room. Know how to prepare a rest tent

### Available Badge Examiners

<table><thead><tr><th>Examiner</th><th>Address</th><th>Email Address</th><th>Contact Number</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mr. Ruwan Nanayakkara</strong></td><td>242,<br>Delgahawatte Road,<br>Mulleriyawa,<br>New Town,<br>Angoda</td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0779409043">077 940 9043</a></td><td>JA - 02 MISSIONER<br>JA - 07 FIRST AID<br>JL - 01 STAMP COLLECTOR<br>SA - 02 PUBLIC HEALTH<br>SA - 07 AMBULANCE<br>SL - 02 OUTSTANDING COLLECTOR<br>C FIRST AIDER<br>SM - 01 SENIOR HAPPY HOME</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mr N.I. Ramanayake</strong></td><td>22/15,<br>Circular Road,<br>Araliya Uyana<br>Depanama,<br>Pannipitiya</td><td><a href="mailto:Indrajith2215@yahoo.com">Indrajith2215@yahoo.com</a></td><td><a href="tel:0777705661">077 770 5661</a></td><td>JA - 02 MISSIONER<br>JA - 07 FIRST AID<br>SA - 07 AMBULANCE<br>SA - 02 PUBLIC HEALTH</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mr. Niroshan Ranawake</strong></td><td>328 E,<br>Kristhuraja Place Kapuwatta ,<br>Jaela</td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0773816652">077 381 6652</a></td><td>JA - 02 MISSIONER<br>JA - 07 FIRST AID<br>C FIRST AIDER</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dr. Manjula Sahabandu</strong></td><td>By prior appointment</td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0777220800">077 722 0800</a><br><a href="tel:0777220800">071 442 0152</a></td><td>JA - 02 MISSIONER<br>SA - 02 PUBLIC HEALTH<br>SA - 07 AMBULANCE<br>C FIRST AIDER<br>JA - 07 FIRST AID</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dr. (Mrs) Indika Vidanagamage</strong></td><td>32234,<br>High Level Road,<br>Maharagama</td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0718032142">071 803 2142</a><br><a href="tel:0112848391">011 284 8391</a></td><td>JA - 02 MISSIONER<br>C FIRST AIDER<br>C POWER AND ENERGY CONSERVATOR<br>JA - 07 FIRST AID<br>JUNIOR ENERGY CONSERVATION<br>SA - 07 AMBULANCE<br>S ENERGY CONSERVATION<br>SA - 02 PUBLIC HEALTH</td></tr></tbody></table>


# Fire Fighter

JA-3(Corresponding badge for over 14Yrs 6 months – SA-3 Fireman)

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Objective:- *Be able to explain and demonstrate basics of how to prevent a fire and how to act during a fire*
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1. Understand the common causes of fire.
2. Know what the elements are required to make a fire, explain what is a “Fire Triangle”.
3. Should have knowledge about behavior of fire and types of fire.
4. Methods of fire extinguishing and principles of fire extinguishing.
5. Classification of first aid fire appliances, how to use first aid fire appliances.
6. Explain why fire should not be used in near petrol sheds, gas tanks, etc.
7. Explain what action should be taken, once you observed an outbreak of fire indoors or outdoors.
8. Explain how you can call Fire and Rescue Services in your area and what are the essential actions to be taken in your capacity, whilst awaiting the arrival of the respective services.
9. Be proficient in making the Fireman’s Chair knot, and Bowline on a bight, Figure of eight on a bight.
10. Demonstrate how to rescue a person by fireman’s lift and firefighter’s crawl.

### Available Badge Examiners

<table><thead><tr><th>Examiner</th><th>Address</th><th>Email</th><th>Contact Number</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Group Captain Suloschana Marapperuma</strong></td><td>358/AA/1<br>Ahugammana<br>Demalagama</td><td><a href="mailto:sulomara@yahoo.com">sulomara@yahoo.com</a></td><td><a href="tel:0714283565">071 428 3565</a></td><td>JA - 03 FIRE FIGHTER<br>JA - 04 SIGNALLER<br>JA - 08 LIFE SAVER<br>SA - 03 FIREMAN<br>SA - 04 LEADING SIGNALLER<br>SA - 08 RESCUER<br>SH - 03 SURVEYOR</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mr.Upul Perera</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0772568567">077 256 8567</a><br><a href="tel:0703789871">070 378 9871</a></td><td>JA - 03 FIRE FIGHTER<br>JA - 07 FIRST AID<br>JB - 04 PIONEER<br>SA - 03 FIREMAN<br>SA - 07 AMBULANCE<br>SB - 04 SENIOR PIONEER<br></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mr.E.R. Ranjith</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0777966630">077 796 6630</a><br><a href="tel:0112960961">011 296 0961</a></td><td>JA - 03 FIRE FIGHTER<br>SA - 03 FIREMAN<br></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mr. Wanoj Udara</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0757036485">075 703 6485</a></td><td>JA - 03 FIRE FIGHTER<br>SA - 03 FIREMAN<br></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Chief Officer Colombo Fire Brigade</strong></td><td>T.B. Jaya Mawatha,<br>Colombo 10</td><td></td><td><a href="tel:0112686087">011 2686087</a></td><td>JA - 03 FIRE FIGHTER</td></tr></tbody></table>


# Signaller

JA-4(Corresponding badge for over 14Yrs 6 months – SA-4 LeadingSignaller)

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Objective:- *To show a basic knowledge in using the Morse and Semaphore signaling*
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1. Send & receive a message of not less than 80 letters of rate 6( 30 letters per minute) in Semaphore, or rate 4 ( 20 letters per minute) by flag in Morse.
2. Send a similar message in Morse
   1. On buzzer at rate 5( 25 letters per minute)
   2. On lamp or torch rate 4(20 letters a minute)
3. Demonstrate that he knows a recognized procedure when sending and receiving messages

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**80 per cent accuracy to be required in all tests. Outdoor stations for sending and receiving to be not less than 100 meters apart. Buzzer stations to be in separate rooms**
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Objective: - To show a basic knowledge in using Radio Communication equipmen
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1. Should have knowledge about the history of communication.
2. Explain phonetic alphabet and few communication abbreviations.
3. Demonstrate how to pass and receive a message through a radio communication set.
4. Send and record a message through Radio telegraphy method not less than 50 words.
5. Demonstrate how to change batteries of a Radio communication set and recharging procedure

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