Scout It Out
Venture Cord
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Scout It Out |
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Venture Cord |
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Leadership |
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| Activity | |
| Responsibility | |
| Service | |
| Citizenship | |
| Personal Development | |
| Self-Reliance | |
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Venture Cord a) Instructional Leadership 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 ) Or 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.
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Venture Cord a) 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.
b) Backwoodsman Cooking Using backwoodsman cooking techniques and condition ( ie. 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.
c) Rescue Knots Demonstrate the use of at least 3 rescue knots.
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Venture Cord a) Instructor Attained a recognized level of Proficiency and be able to instruct in an activity chosen by the Venture. Eg. Swimming Instructor / Teacher ( SSC / STA ), Pioneering Instructor ( TSSA ), First Aid Instructor ( TSSA / Red Cross Society) , Footdrill Instructor ( TSSA ), Lifesaving Instructor ( SLSS / STA ) , Abseiling Instructor ( SMF / OBS ), Rock Climbing Instructor ( SMF / OBS ) , Canoeing Instructor ( PA / OBS ) , Fitness Instructor ( SSC / ACE ) , IT Instructor ( TSSA / IFA ) , Astronomy Instructor, Music Instructor , etc.
A new special “Design yourself” instructor course is also available. Basically, the Units will design an Instructor’s Programme tailored to the Venture’s interest. These programme must be submitted to HQ for approval before proceeding.
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Venture Cord a) Practising Attached to a recognized authority ( upon completion of the training course ) for First Aid Duty / Life Saving Duty / Civil Defence Exercise Or 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.
Eg. School Cross Country , Marathon, Scout Rally , Camp Leaping Wolf , Jamboree , National Pioneering Competition, etc .
b) Instructional First Aid Conduct a First Aid / Life Saving / Civil Defence lesson in a Scout , Venture or Rover Unit.
Exemption from clauses (a) & (b) in Venture Cord will be granted for Venture Scouts who are doing First Aid / Life Saving / Civil Defence as an Instructor in the Activity section.
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Venture Cord a) Community Service Perform not less than 30 hours of consistent service in a recognized Voluntary Welfare Organization ( Eg. 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 ( Eg. Weekly , Biweekly ,etc). Or 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 )
Or 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.
* Participation in a Project used for fulfillment of Citizenship part of the Venture Scout Training Scheme 2000 CANNOT be used for this section and vice versa.
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Complete 1 other clause ( different category from the choice made for Venture Scout Standard ) a) Defence 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. Or 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.
b) Caring Society Participate in a Project or programme which has one of the following objective: ¨ Caring for the Elderly Eg. Care for Elderly Programme ,Family Day, Outing for Nursing Homes , Old & Destitute food distribution, Senior Citizens Clinic or Home visits ,etc. ¨ Caring for the Environment Eg. Reforestation, Coral Reef repair ,Beach clean up , Recycling ,etc .
¨ Caring for the Animals Eg. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals / Humane Society / animal-care project or events , anti-animal abuse campaign , AVA Volunteer Cat Sterilization programme,etc. ¨ Caring for the Under-Privileged Eg. Humanitarian Aid Project, Fund Raising Effort for Disaster relief, Overseas Humanitarian Mission, Operation Raleigh, SIF Overseas Mission, etc.
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. Eg. Neighbourhood Police Centres , Public Utilities Board , Town Councils, Community Development Council , Housing Development Board , Sewage Department, Incinerator or Power Plant, Water Works Department, Area Office, Grass Root Club, Community Clubs, National Trade Union Congress, Singapore Parliament House, Singapore Immigration & Registration , National Volunteer Centre, Singapore Council of Social Service, Juvenile Court , Small Claim Tribunal, National Parks Board ,etc. d) Cultural Involvement Conduct a cultural exchange between at least 2 different cultures in Singapore or with visiting groups to Singapore from overseas. Or Participate in an Overseas Scout Jamboree or Culture Exchange Programme*
Programme* include: Food , Dance, Songs, Costumes, Art, Customs & Social practices, Audio Visual display, Exhibition, Souvenirs , Presentations on Culture/Economy/Educational Systems ,etc.
e) Heritage Complete the National Heritage Trail for Venture Scouts ( TSSA )
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.
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Complete 2 other clause ( different category from the choice made for Venture Scout Standard ) a) 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. Eg. Career events organized by MOE Career Guidance Unit / Ministry of Manpower / Singapore Professional Foundation / SAF or Home Team Career Centre / Public Service Commission , Careers Exhibition , Scholarship Seminar , etc . Or Make an arranged visit to a chosen industry, corporation , statutory board or a *medium size company. 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.
*Medium sized company in this context refers to one with at least 25 staff and 5 different levels of job description. Or Do the following: – 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 Your school counsellor or career guidance teacher or Unit Leader who has HRM experience may be able to help you.
b) Self Improvement Successfully completed a course/seminar on any one of the following topics pertaining to Self Improvement. The following is a sample list, but it is by no means exhaustive. You may also seek your VSL for their advice on a relevant subject on Self Improvement.
E.g. Public Speaking , Social Etiquette , Effective Study Technique , Time Management, Effective Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Accelerated Learning , Mind Mapping , Effective Writing Skills, Creative Writing , Creative Thinking , Boy-Girl Relationship , Team Dynamics/ Confidence Training ( OBS 5-day or longer course ), Brainstorming ,etc.
c) 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. Or 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. Or 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.
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Self Reliance Venture Cord a) Home Economics 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. Your VSL may, at his discretion, involve a family member to preside over the test. *Option necessary for those aspiring for President Scouts Award.
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