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Pioneering Day for Venturers and Scouts
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Event Details
Theory
When:
Tue 3rd Oct 2023 (7.30pm to 8.30pm)
Where:
Online Event
Practical
When:
Sun 15th Oct 2023 (8am to 4pm)
Where:
2nd Mortdale Scout Hall
6 Gungah Bay Road, Oatley NSW 2223
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Cost:
Youth - $5.00
Activity Leader - Free
Registrations:
Open: Sat 16th Sep 2023 (12am)
Close: Sat 14th Oct 2023 (8pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 20 people
Coordinator:
Account:
South Metropolitan Region
sm.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
Provides an opportunity for venturers and scouts with level 4 pioneering to achieve level 5 and meet the bushcraft requirement for peak awards.
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Overview

Georges River and Narwee Venturers and GREH Scouts (by invitation) who already have their level 4 pioneering will be working in patrols to undertake the specific pioneering construction activities required for level 5 pioneering.  This inludes the design and construction of

  • A 5m flagpole
  • A camp kitchen (bench, wash basin, cooking pot support);
  • A ropeless bridge,
  • A bridge with >3m span.

The use and maintenance of axes and saws will also be covered. 

To complete level 5 pioneering venturers and scouts are expected to present to their unit councils the remaining evidence such as first aid qualification and a total of 5 construction projects noting that on the day 3 will be built.  

Pre work

Practice square, round, and shear lashings. 

Watch the following videos / read the following resources

  • Ladder lashing
    http://www.ropeworks.biz/reader/ladder.pdf
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsU3seShYPI
  • Double Floor lashing
    https://scoutpioneering.com/tag/floor-lashing/
    https://youtu.be/GF9fYiKadjI
  • Figure-8 (tripod) lashing
    https://www.instructables.com/Figure-of-8-Lashing-Tripod-Lashing/
  • Camp kitchen
    https://scoutpioneering.com/tag/camp-gadget/
  • Pot stand
    https://scoutlife.org/hobbies-projects/funstuff/169717/how-to-build-a-cooking-tripod/
  • Wash stand
    https://scoutpioneering.com/2014/04/22/dish-washing-rack/
  • Da Vinci Bridge
    https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/media/6052/program-da-vinci-bridges.pdf
  • A-Frame Bridge
    https://scoutpioneering.com/2013/03/11/single-a-frame-bridge/

Theory Session

The theory session will be used for personal introductions and to present an overview the course so that on the day 100% of the time can be devoted to the pioneering activity.

What to Bring

  • Broad brimmed hat and sunscreen
  • Gloves (optional)
  • Enclosed footwear
  • Lunch, snacks, water bottle

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