The Queens Scout AwardThe Queens Scout Award

Basic RequirementsBasic Requirements

1.1. Be a Venturer Scout.Be a Venturer Scout.

2.2. Have gained Venturing Skills:Have gained Venturing Skills:

• BushwalkingBushwalking..

• First AidFirst Aid..

• Knowledge of Award schemeKnowledge of Award scheme..

• Unit Council approvalUnit Council approval..

3.3. Completed the awards for:Completed the awards for:

• Community Involvement.Community Involvement.

• Adventurous ActivitiesAdventurous Activities..

• Personal GrowthPersonal Growth..

• Leadership DevelopmentLeadership Development..

Additional RequirementsAdditional Requirements

The additional requirements are:The additional requirements are:

1.1. Be recommended by the Unit Council and the Venturer Be recommended by the Unit Council and the Venturer Scout Leader. Scout Leader.

2.2. Be recommended by the Group Leader and the Group Be recommended by the Group Leader and the Group Council. Council.

3.3. Passport and all relevant information have been approved Passport and all relevant information have been approved by the Award Standards Committee. by the Award Standards Committee.

4.4. Have a personal interview with the District Have a personal interview with the District Commissioner. Commissioner.

There is more to the Queen’s Scout Award than just passing tests.There is more to the Queen’s Scout Award than just passing tests.

Venturing Skills - BushwalkingVenturing Skills - Bushwalking

• The correct equipment to be taken and how it should be packed. Including: The correct equipment to be taken and how it should be packed. Including: clothing, footwear, sleeping gear, food and water containers and wet and dry clothing, footwear, sleeping gear, food and water containers and wet and dry gear.gear.

• How to pitch and strike a tent and fly, explain factors in choosing a tent site, How to pitch and strike a tent and fly, explain factors in choosing a tent site, and the correct care of a tent, fly sheet, poles and pegs during the journey and and the correct care of a tent, fly sheet, poles and pegs during the journey and on return home.on return home.

• The planning of a menu, including quantities, for the expedition to achieve a The planning of a menu, including quantities, for the expedition to achieve a well-balanced meal using lightweight components.well-balanced meal using lightweight components.

• Knowledge of fire precautions and restrictions and the correct way to Knowledge of fire precautions and restrictions and the correct way to extinguish a fire. Show how to light a fire in adverse conditions. Build and extinguish a fire. Show how to light a fire in adverse conditions. Build and light a fire in the open and cook a sustaining, well-balanced meal on it. Show light a fire in the open and cook a sustaining, well-balanced meal on it. Show the correct method of rubbish disposal.the correct method of rubbish disposal.

• How to tie, and show the practical use of, four knots or rescue devices chosen How to tie, and show the practical use of, four knots or rescue devices chosen by the Unit from the Unit's activities.by the Unit from the Unit's activities.

• How to read a map and orient it by both compass and visible features.How to read a map and orient it by both compass and visible features.

Prior to participation in, and completing, a two-day bushwalking expedition Prior to participation in, and completing, a two-day bushwalking expedition demonstrate the following:demonstrate the following:

Venturing Skills – First AidVenturing Skills – First Aid

1.1. Be able to explain the major principles of casualty treatment. Be able to explain the major principles of casualty treatment.

2.2. Demonstrate two of the following: Demonstrate two of the following:

3.3. Treatment of hypothermia and hyperthermia. Treatment of hypothermia and hyperthermia.

4.4. Treatment of major bleeding. Treatment of major bleeding.

5.5. C.P.R. C.P.R.

(To be completed before the bushwalking expedition).(To be completed before the bushwalking expedition).

Venturing Skills – Award SchemeVenturing Skills – Award Scheme

Be able to explain the Award Scheme and list those activities which Be able to explain the Award Scheme and list those activities which the Venturer Scout may choose to undertake to achieve the Queen's the Venturer Scout may choose to undertake to achieve the Queen's Scout Award.Scout Award.

Venturing Skills - ApprovalVenturing Skills - ApprovalBe approved by the Unit Council.Be approved by the Unit Council.

Venturer PassportVenturer Passport

All relevant information should be entered into the Passport All relevant information should be entered into the Passport including starting date, completion date, progress achieved, and including starting date, completion date, progress achieved, and examiner's name and qualifications.examiner's name and qualifications.

Passport entries should be supported by logbooks, photos, etc.Passport entries should be supported by logbooks, photos, etc.

Rewriting or altering the Passport should be avoided.Rewriting or altering the Passport should be avoided.

Character RequirementsCharacter Requirements

1.1. A potential Queen’s Scout must show that he/she is A potential Queen’s Scout must show that he/she is carrying out the Scout Law and Promise and his/her carrying out the Scout Law and Promise and his/her character is that which is expected of the Venturing character is that which is expected of the Venturing Section’s highest award.Section’s highest award.

2.2. The first stage of this process for a potential Queen’s The first stage of this process for a potential Queen’s Scout is recommendation of the Unit Council.Scout is recommendation of the Unit Council.

3.3. Has the Venturer Scout reached an acceptable standard of Has the Venturer Scout reached an acceptable standard of Award work?Award work?

4.4. Has the Venturer Scout demonstrated that he/she is Has the Venturer Scout demonstrated that he/she is practicing the Scout Law and Promise in everyday life?practicing the Scout Law and Promise in everyday life?

Character ChecklistCharacter Checklist

1.1. Assist and help whenever possible Assist and help whenever possible

2.2. Accept a belief in your God Accept a belief in your God

3.3. Uphold the laws of the communityUphold the laws of the community

4.4. Be a reliable and trustworthy personBe a reliable and trustworthy person

5.5. Extend friendship and consideration to all members of the UnitExtend friendship and consideration to all members of the Unit

6.6. Take on responsibilities and show leadership within the UnitTake on responsibilities and show leadership within the Unit

7.7. Demonstrate a cheerful disposition, especially when things get Demonstrate a cheerful disposition, especially when things get toughtough

8.8. Do your best, consistent with the Scout PromiseDo your best, consistent with the Scout Promise

Activity AreasActivity Areas

Activity areas may be undertaken in Activity areas may be undertaken in any order.any order.

If the same activity is used for an If the same activity is used for an Award (i.e. Pursuits 1 & 2), the 2nd Award (i.e. Pursuits 1 & 2), the 2nd activity must be of considerable activity must be of considerable improvement and of a higher standard improvement and of a higher standard and where applicable, a Certificate of and where applicable, a Certificate of Competency should be gained.Competency should be gained.

Examiners from outside the Unit Examiners from outside the Unit should be used for any Level 2 should be used for any Level 2 Activity Area. Examiners need to be Activity Area. Examiners need to be qualified in the Activity Area they are qualified in the Activity Area they are examining. examining.

Adventurous Activities (60 Hours)Adventurous Activities (60 Hours)

1.1. Initiative CourseInitiative Course 10 10 hourshours

2.2. Expeditions 1Expeditions 1 10 hours10 hours

3.3. Outdoor 1Outdoor 1 10 hours10 hours

4.4. Expeditions 2Expeditions 2 30 hours30 hours

5.5. Outdoor 2Outdoor 2 30 hours30 hours

Complete Activities 1 to 3 plus 4 or 5Complete Activities 1 to 3 plus 4 or 5

INITIATIVE

EXPEDITIONS

OUTDOOR

Initiative Activity (10 hours)Initiative Activity (10 hours)

Participate in an Overnight Initiative CourseParticipate in an Overnight Initiative Course

Expeditions 1 (10 hours)Expeditions 1 (10 hours)

a)a) Walk 6-8 hours/day in unfamiliar countryWalk 6-8 hours/day in unfamiliar country

b)b) Cycle 6-8 hours/day in unfamiliar countryCycle 6-8 hours/day in unfamiliar country

c)c) Canoe 6-8 hours/day on a river of Grade 1-2 standards Canoe 6-8 hours/day on a river of Grade 1-2 standards or on a lake, or on coastal watersor on a lake, or on coastal waters

Undertake an Expedition of at least two days (one night out)Undertake an Expedition of at least two days (one night out)

Outdoor 1 (10 hours over 2 months)Outdoor 1 (10 hours over 2 months)Undertake an Outdoor Activity and understand the rules, safety Undertake an Outdoor Activity and understand the rules, safety standards and skills involved.standards and skills involved.

• canoeingcanoeing

• cavingcaving

• sailingsailing

• rock climbingrock climbing

• scuba divingscuba diving

• glidinggliding

• horseback ridinghorseback riding

• bicycle touringbicycle touring

• abseiling.abseiling.

Expeditions 2 (30 hours)Expeditions 2 (30 hours)

Undertake an expedition of at least four days (three nights out) Undertake an expedition of at least four days (three nights out) walking, cycling or canoeing for 6-8 hours/day.walking, cycling or canoeing for 6-8 hours/day.

Outdoor 2 (30 hours over 6 months)Outdoor 2 (30 hours over 6 months)

• canoeingcanoeing

• cavingcaving

• sailingsailing

• rock climbingrock climbing

• scuba divingscuba diving

• glidinggliding

• horseback ridinghorseback riding

• bicycle touringbicycle touring

• abseiling.abseiling.

Personal Growth (70 hours)Personal Growth (70 hours)

1.1. Expression 1Expression 1 10 hours10 hours

2.2. Lifestyle 1Lifestyle 1 10 hours10 hours

3.3. Ideals 1Ideals 1 10 hours10 hours

4.4. Pursuits 1Pursuits 1 10 hours (over 3 months)10 hours (over 3 months)

5.5. Expression 2Expression 2 30 hours (over 6 months)30 hours (over 6 months)

6.6. Lifestyle 2Lifestyle 2 30 hours30 hours

7.7. Ideals 2Ideals 2 30 hours30 hours

8.8. Pursuits 2Pursuits 2 30 hours30 hours

Complete 1 to 4 and one from 5 to 8Complete 1 to 4 and one from 5 to 8

EXPRESSIONS

LIFESTYLE

IDEALS

PURSUITS

Expression 1 (10 hours)Expression 1 (10 hours)

a.a. Submit three works showing improvement – painting, Submit three works showing improvement – painting, written works, music, photography, etc.written works, music, photography, etc.

b.b. Perform or take part in three performances – dance, Perform or take part in three performances – dance, music, theatre.music, theatre.

c.c. Attend three performances or exhibitions or read at least Attend three performances or exhibitions or read at least three works of chosen Art Form.three works of chosen Art Form.

d.d. Other expression. Activities determined by the Unit Other expression. Activities determined by the Unit Council.Council.

Lifestyle 1 (10 hours)Lifestyle 1 (10 hours)

1.1. Collect info and present to the Unit details of the effects Collect info and present to the Unit details of the effects of drugs, alcohol or tobacco.of drugs, alcohol or tobacco.

2.2. Participate regularly for 3 months in a team or individual Participate regularly for 3 months in a team or individual sport.sport.

3.3. Participate in a physical development program for 3 Participate in a physical development program for 3 months – circuit training, aerobics, jogging or months – circuit training, aerobics, jogging or swimming.swimming.

4.4. Other fitness activity agreed by the Unit Council.Other fitness activity agreed by the Unit Council.

Complete 1 and one from 2 to 4.Complete 1 and one from 2 to 4.

Ideals 1 (10 hours)Ideals 1 (10 hours)

1.1. Participate in the detailed research, planning & delivery of a Participate in the detailed research, planning & delivery of a formal Unit debate.formal Unit debate.

2.2. Contact a voluntary community service organisation & file a Contact a voluntary community service organisation & file a report.report.

3.3. Attend a religious service & report on the differences to your Attend a religious service & report on the differences to your churches beliefs.churches beliefs.

4.4. Contact & report on a local church & its role & effectiveness in Contact & report on a local church & its role & effectiveness in the local community.the local community.

5.5. Participate with 2 others in planning & presentation of a Participate with 2 others in planning & presentation of a ‘Scouts Own.’‘Scouts Own.’

6.6. Participate in reading & discussion to develop understanding of Participate in reading & discussion to develop understanding of personal values & moral behaviour & how they can be related personal values & moral behaviour & how they can be related to the Scout Promise.to the Scout Promise.

7.7. Other Ideals decided by the Unit Council.Other Ideals decided by the Unit Council.

Complete 3 of the 7 Complete 3 of the 7 options.options.

Pursuits 1 (10 hours over 3 months)Pursuits 1 (10 hours over 3 months)

Undertake a pursuit and understand the rules, safety standards and Undertake a pursuit and understand the rules, safety standards and skills involved. E.g. chess, photography, bird watching, car skills involved. E.g. chess, photography, bird watching, car maintenance, computers, etc.maintenance, computers, etc.

Expression 2 (30 hours over 6 months)Expression 2 (30 hours over 6 months)

Develop an Art Form and display, or perform, in publicDevelop an Art Form and display, or perform, in public

Lifestyle 2 (30 hours)Lifestyle 2 (30 hours)1.1. Collect information & present details in a Unit discussion Collect information & present details in a Unit discussion

on:on:

• The effects of physical & mental health, diet, sleep, The effects of physical & mental health, diet, sleep, recreation & stress.recreation & stress.

• The benefits of physical fitness as a lifestyle.The benefits of physical fitness as a lifestyle.

2.2. Participate regularly for one full season (or 6 months) in an Participate regularly for one full season (or 6 months) in an individual or team sport.individual or team sport.

Ideals 2 (30 hours)Ideals 2 (30 hours)

1.1. Formal debate – examine views on common beliefs or Formal debate – examine views on common beliefs or values.values.

2.2. Attend a religious service & report on similarities & Attend a religious service & report on similarities & differences to your own beliefs.differences to your own beliefs.

3.3. Contact a church & report on organisation, role & Contact a church & report on organisation, role & effectiveness in the local community.effectiveness in the local community.

4.4. Contact & compare District Scouting staff & people in Contact & compare District Scouting staff & people in another service group.another service group.

5.5. Take part in an ethnic groups activities over 6 months & Take part in an ethnic groups activities over 6 months & arrange a joint activity.arrange a joint activity.

6.6. Plan & present a ‘Scouts Own’.Plan & present a ‘Scouts Own’.

7.7. Other Ideals activity agreed by Unit Council.Other Ideals activity agreed by Unit Council.

Complete any fourComplete any four

Pursuits 2 (30 hours)Pursuits 2 (30 hours)

Develop existing interests/pursuits or undertake new recreational Develop existing interests/pursuits or undertake new recreational activities. Pursuit may be a hobby or something new & may be activities. Pursuit may be a hobby or something new & may be followed individually or with a group.followed individually or with a group.

Leadership DevelopmentLeadership Development1.1. Unit managementUnit management 12 hours.12 hours.

2.2. LeadershipLeadership 26 hours.26 hours.

3.3. VocationsVocations 25 hours.25 hours.

UNIT MANAGEMENT

LEADERSHIP

VOCATIONS

Unit Management (12 hours)Unit Management (12 hours)

1.1. Unit management – 8 hour course.Unit management – 8 hour course.

2.2. Meet, discuss & prepare a written report on the Meet, discuss & prepare a written report on the management and leadership processes of one of the management and leadership processes of one of the following:following:

• A government organisation (local or state).A government organisation (local or state).

• Trade Union or Professional Society.Trade Union or Professional Society.

Key areas to focus on – aim, principles, objectives, structure, Key areas to focus on – aim, principles, objectives, structure, accountability, funding, election & appointment procedure of accountability, funding, election & appointment procedure of officialsofficials

Leadership (26 hours)Leadership (26 hours)

1.1. Leadership Courses 1, 2 & 3.Leadership Courses 1, 2 & 3.

2.2. Following the course demonstrate application of Following the course demonstrate application of management & leadership skills by doing one of the management & leadership skills by doing one of the following:following:

• Be a member of the Unit Council for 6 months.Be a member of the Unit Council for 6 months.

• Serve as an active member of a school committee, Serve as an active member of a school committee, sporting organisation, etc.sporting organisation, etc.

• Act as leader of a significant Unit, school or external Act as leader of a significant Unit, school or external organisation involving at least 4 venturing age organisation involving at least 4 venturing age persons. E.g. Unit activity, Public Relations exercise, persons. E.g. Unit activity, Public Relations exercise, fund raising activity, etc.fund raising activity, etc.

Vocations (25 hours)Vocations (25 hours)1.1. Complete 1 & either 2, 3 or 4.Complete 1 & either 2, 3 or 4.2.2. Prepare a resume & covering letter for a job application.Prepare a resume & covering letter for a job application.3.3. Visit a Careers Reference Centre or Employment Service & Visit a Careers Reference Centre or Employment Service &

research three different vocations. Report to the Unit outlining research three different vocations. Report to the Unit outlining qualifications, training, pay, security, etc.qualifications, training, pay, security, etc.

4.4. Investigate procedures & opportunities in undertaking small Investigate procedures & opportunities in undertaking small business management:business management:

• Contact a financial institution & evaluate types of accounts Contact a financial institution & evaluate types of accounts available.available.

• Contact a credit office of a major retailer & determine the Contact a credit office of a major retailer & determine the information needed to be accepted as a credit customer & information needed to be accepted as a credit customer & costs involved compared to cash.costs involved compared to cash.

• Investigate lay-bys, term payments, mortgaging, leasing, Investigate lay-bys, term payments, mortgaging, leasing, HP, use of credit cards & all associated costs.HP, use of credit cards & all associated costs.

Community InvolvementCommunity Involvement

1.1. CitizenshipCitizenship - 10 hours over 2 months- 10 hours over 2 months

2.2. EnvironmentEnvironment - 20 hours over 4 months- 20 hours over 4 months

3.3. First AidFirst Aid - 10 hours- 10 hours

4.4. ServiceService - 30 hours over 6 months- 30 hours over 6 months

CITIZENSHIP

FIRST AID

ENVIRONMENT

SERVICE

Citizenship (10 hours over 2 months)Citizenship (10 hours over 2 months)

1.1. Visit community institution or organisation – local Council, Visit community institution or organisation – local Council, hospital, fire service, water supply, police, garbage disposal.hospital, fire service, water supply, police, garbage disposal.

2.2. Attend local Council Progress Association or Court of Law Attend local Council Progress Association or Court of Law in session.in session.

3.3. Prepare & deliver an effective 5 min talk on a Unit agreed Prepare & deliver an effective 5 min talk on a Unit agreed subject.subject.

4.4. Contact/visit interstate or overseas Venturer & exchange a Contact/visit interstate or overseas Venturer & exchange a minimum of 3 letters.minimum of 3 letters.

5.5. Report on principles & platforms of at least 2 current Report on principles & platforms of at least 2 current political parties.political parties.

6.6. Contact/visit 2 youth service organisations operating in local Contact/visit 2 youth service organisations operating in local community – drug counselling service, police community community – drug counselling service, police community programs, etc.programs, etc.

Complete four activities of 2.5 hours eachComplete four activities of 2.5 hours each

Environment (20 hours over 4 months)Environment (20 hours over 4 months)Take a leading part in organising & carrying out an environmental Take a leading part in organising & carrying out an environmental project to include 4 of 11 aspects:project to include 4 of 11 aspects:

• Use of specific land typesUse of specific land types

• Vegetation speciesVegetation species

• Fauna speciesFauna species

• Soil conservationSoil conservation

• Natural & artificial waterwaysNatural & artificial waterways

• Influence of natural climate or weatherInfluence of natural climate or weather

• Influence of, or on, mankindInfluence of, or on, mankind

• Involvement of governmentInvolvement of government

• Involvement of commercial interestsInvolvement of commercial interests

• Involvement of conservation organisationsInvolvement of conservation organisations

• Local history or historic sites.Local history or historic sites.

First Aid (10 hours)First Aid (10 hours)

Complete a recognised basic training course in First Aid & Complete a recognised basic training course in First Aid & Emergencies.Emergencies.

Service (30 hours over 6 months)Service (30 hours over 6 months)

1.1. Carry out 10 hours of service to Scouting over 2 months Carry out 10 hours of service to Scouting over 2 months outside the Unit plus one of:outside the Unit plus one of:

• Organise a community service project (20 hours).Organise a community service project (20 hours).

• Be an active member of a recognised emergency Be an active member of a recognised emergency service (20 hours over 4 months).service (20 hours over 4 months).

• Assist with running a youth organisation (20 hours Assist with running a youth organisation (20 hours over 4 months).over 4 months).

2.2. Carry out 10 hours of service to the community over 2 Carry out 10 hours of service to the community over 2 months plus assist with the running of Joeys, Cubs or months plus assist with the running of Joeys, Cubs or Scouts for 20 hours over 4 months.Scouts for 20 hours over 4 months.

Complete either 1 or 2.Complete either 1 or 2.