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Training Scheme - Venture Scout

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Venture Scout Training Scheme

  1. The World Scout Badge

  1. The Venture Scout Standard

  1. The Venture Scout Cord

  1. The President's Scout Award

  1. The Proficiency Badges


The World Scout Badge

 
Scouts moving up to the Venture Scout Section should continue wearing this badge. New tenderfoot will have to complete The World Scout Badge before becoming a Venture Scout.


The Venture Scout Standard

 

Leadership

Leadership Training

Successfully completed a Venture Leadership Course approved by The Singapore Scouts Association.

Practicing Leadership

Hold an appointment or a role of responsibility successfully for not less than 4 months in the Unit or one approved by the VSL beforehand.

Skill

Hold the First Class Scout Badge OR complete the pre-requisite Core Requirements

Refer to The Scout Training Scheme - Land Scout

Night Exploration

Plan, organize and execute a Night Exploration of distance not less than 20 km. Holder of the Chief Commissioner’s Award can be exempted.

Activity

Pursuit

Show evidence to the satisfaction of your VSL that you are actively participating in an Indoor Activity AND an Outdoor Activity.

Fitness

Complete either one:
  • Have attained the National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA) Silver Medal
  • Have attained the National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA) Bronze Medal and complete one of the options
  • Complete any two of the options

Options:

  • Swim at least 400m continuously in Front Crawl and/or Breast Stroke
  • Run and/or Jog at least 5 km continuously
  • Canoe at least 5 km in 1 hour
  • Walk at least 6km in 1 hour

Responsibility

Training

Any one of the following:
  • Singapore Red Cross Society - Standard First Aid
  • St John Ambulance Brigade - Adult First Aid
  • First Aid qualification (Adult Level) accredited by National First Aid Council, Singapore
  • Singapore Lifesaving Society - Bronze Medallion
  • Similar courses approved by HQ will be added on the list at a later date (E.g. Civil Defence). If in doubt, consult HQ.

Service

Service Instructor

Perform not less than 8 hours of consistent service as a skill instructor in a Cadet Scout/Scout Unit over a period of not less than 4 sessions on a regular & consistent basis (E.g. weekly, biweekly, etc).

Citizenship
Complete any one of the following clause:

Clause A - Defence

Complete either one:
  • Attended the Pre-National Service Programme jointly organized by The Singapore Scouts Association (TSSA) and The Singapore Armed Forces for Total Defence/National Education purpose or attained the Total Defence (Gold) Proficiency Badge.
  • Attended similar programme jointly organized by TSSA with The Singapore Civil Defence Force, The Singapore Police Force and other Uniformed Services for Total Defence/National Education purpose or attained the Crime Prevention Proficiency Badge for Venture Scout.

Clause B - Caring Society

Participate in a Project or programme which has one of the following objective:
  • Caring for the Elderly
  • Caring for the Environment
  • Caring for the Animals
  • Caring for the Under-Privileged

Clause C - Community Living

Make an arranged visit to one Community Club, Organization or Governmental Department or Statutory Board, with a group of Scouts/Ventures and then make a report to the Unit on how it is organized and its functions in the society.

Clause D - Cultural Involvement

Conduct a cultural exchange between at least 2 different atltures in Singapore or with visiting groups to Singapore from overseas OR participate in an Overseas Scout Jamboree or Culture Exchange Programme.

Clause E - Heritage

Complete the National Heritage Trail for Venture Scouts (TSSA).

Clause F - Citizenship

Participate in activities that VSL/ExCo deems promote Citizenship or Community Living may be considered (does not belongs to clauses A to E) Consult HQ for approval on such activities to be used to fulfill the requirements of this section.

Personal Development

Career Awareness

Complete any one of the following to the satisfaction of your VSL:
  • Attend a talk/seminar/exhibition on Career Guidance & Development. Discuss with your VSL and make a short presentation to your Unit on how you would choose a career.
  • Make an arranged visit to a chosen industry, corporation, statutory board or a medium size company1. During the visit, make a report on the different kinds of jobs/careers available, remuneration, staff incentives, job security, training opportunities and other details which will help you in understanding the choosing of a career. Discuss with your VSL or make a presentation to your Unit.
  • Do the following:2
    • Prepare a Curriculum Vitae of yourself
    • Write a letter seeking employment in response to a suitable job advertisement
    • Prepare a checklist on how to present yourself for a job interview
1 Medium sized company in this context refers to one with at least 25 staff and 5 different levels of job description.
2 Your school counsellor or career guidance teacher or Unit Leader who has HRM experience may be able to help you.

Self Improvement

Successfully completed a course/seminar on anv one of the following topics pertaining to Self Improvement. You may seek your VSL for their advice on a relevant subject on Self Improvement.

Spiritual Development

Understand the Religious Policy of The Singapore Scout Association (P.O.R 1/8 - Religious Policy) AND complete any one of the following to the satisfaction of your VSL:
  • Be able to discuss with your VSL and/or conduct an activity or lesson on moral values and the implication of The Scout Promise & Law in our daily lives. Also suggest practical ways to apply The Scout Promise & Law in our daily living.
  • Participate regularly in your personal religious activities and be able to discuss & explain the beliefs and practices of your religion , and its applications to The Scout Promise & Law. You should also establish contact with your religious organization (E.g. Church, Temple, Mosque, etc) and present a study of the structure, role and objective of the organization.
  • Make a study of at least 3 religious groups in our community, explaining the similarities and differences in their beliefs, practices and activities. You could visit these places of worship and meet with someone who can explain to you.

Self Reliance

Survival Skills

  • Pack, make & know the usage of a Survival Kit
  • Demonstrate knowledge of rescue signs & signals
  • Demonstrate methods of collecting water and food
  • Build a naturally improvised shelter for 2 persons


The Venture Scout Cord

 

Leadership

Instructional Leadership

Complete either one:
  • Assist in organising & conducting a Sixer’s Training Course or Patrol Leader Training Course or Venture Leadership Course approved by the VSL (Not as a Service Scout)
  • Performing a similar role in a School Prefects Leader Training Course, Peer Support Leader Training Course, Girl Guide’s Patrol Leader Training Course is also acceptable for this requirement

Skill

HQ Exploration Test

Complete successfully an exploration of not less than 80km on foot conducted by HQ. In approved cases, exploration by canoe or bicycle may be conducted.

Backwoodsman Cooking

Using backwoodsman cooking techniques and condition (i.e. no aluminium foil, utensils, etc), cook a meal comprises of rice, 3 dishes of main course, soup, hot drink and a dessert for 4 persons.

Rescue Knots

Demonstrate the use of at least 3 rescue knots.

Activity

Instructor

Attained a recognized level of Proficiency and be able to instruct in an activity chosen by the Venture.

Responsibility

Practising3

  • Attached to a recognized authority (upon completion of the training course) for First Aid Duty/Life Saving Duty/Civil Defence Exercise
  • Be involved in setting up a team for First Aid Duty/Life Saving Duty/Civil Defence Duty at an Outdoor event (The event need not be school based)

Instructional First Aid3

Conduct a First Aid/Life Saving/Civil Defence lesson in a Scout, Venture or Rover Unit.
3 Exemption from both sections in the Venture Scout Cord will be granted for Venture Scouts who are doing First Aid/Life Saving/Civil Defence as an Instructor in the Activity section.

Service

Community Service4

  • Perform not less than 30 hours of consistent service in a recognized Voluntary Welfare Organization (E.g. Institutions for the Physically Disabled, Nursing Home for the Elderly & Chronic Sick, Hospice, etc) over a period of not less than 4 months in duration on a regular & consistent basis (E.g. weekly, biweekly, etc)
  • Serve as a mentor for a younger person for a period of not less than 30 hours (Candidate needs to be trained as a mentor before taking up the task and be required to submit a report)
  • Alternately, you may participate in or organize a Community Project for the same duration. However, the Community Project for this section must be approved by HQ
4 Participation in a Project used for fulfillment of Citizenship part of the Venture Scout Training Scheme CANNOT be used for this section and vice versa.

Citizenship
Complete one other clause (in a different category from the choice made for Venture Scout Standard). Refer to the options under Venture Scout Standard Section.

Personal Development
Complete the remaining two groups (not chosen for use in Venture Scout Standard). Refer to the options under Venture Scout Standard Section.

Self Reliance

Home Economics5

Perform the following Home Skills satisfactorily:
  • Mend and Iron clothing
  • Hand wash and dry clothing manually
  • Change bed linens and curtains
  • Sweep and wash floor

Know how to choose and purchase fresh food from the market and prepare a simple meal at home for at least 3 guests or family members. Know the basics of hosting a meal.

Bonus capability - Handyman , Simple Plumbing , Simple Electrical or Carpentry skills (option necessary for those aspiring for President Scouts Award)

5 Your VSL may, at his discretion, involve a family member to preside over the test.


The President's Scout Award

 
The Venture Scout who holds the Venture Scout Cord and recommended by his/her Venture Scout Leader will be eligible to be registered with HQ as a President Scout candidate.

The President Scout candidate must pass all the assessment below before he/she is eligible for President Scout nomination & selection interview.

The President of the Republic of Singapore is pleased to authorised the issue of a special Parchment certiticate to Venture Scouts who have gained the President Scout Award.

The Venture Scout will continue to wear the Chief Commissioner’s Award until he/she gains the President’s Scout Award.

The President’s Scout Award is granted by the Association on the recommendation of the Scout Council.

President's Scout Project
The President’s Scout candidate will be assigned a Project by HQ individually. He/She will be assessed by HQ appointed assessor on their management capability while performing their role or holding appointment in the assigned Project.

The President’s Scout candidate must demonstrate ability in managing limited resources to accomplish their mission, ability to work under pressure and manage any crisis within their capability.

At the end of the assigned President’s Scout Project, the President’s Scout candidate has to submit a report to HQ as part of the assessment.

A.S.P.I.R.E.
A.S.P.I.R.E. is a residential, outdoor activity-based, leadership assessment conducted by HQ. The President’s Scout candidate will be assessed on their Leadership, Teamwork and demonstrate at least above average level of proficiency in area of Adventure, Self Reliance, Physical Well Being & Fitness, Initiative and Rescue.

The President’s Scout candidate who demonstrate the practice of Scout Motto, Scout Promise & Law consistently in this assessment will be desirable.

President’s Scout Award Selection Interview
Before being recommended for the President’s Scout Award, the candidate has to appear before a President’s Scout Award Selection Interview Committee set up by the Scout Council with representatives from Ministry of Education, Commissioners’ Council, National Training & Programme Council, Venture Scout Commissioner.


The Proficiency Badges

Leadership

 

Skill

 

Activity

 

Responsibility

 

Service

 

Citizenship

 

Personal Development

 

Self Reliance

 
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