To encourage the discovery and development of practical
and social skills and personal interest.
How long?
Bronze: 3 or 6 months.
Silver: 3 or 6 months (or 12 if the participant
is a direct entrant and decides not to do 12 months in the service or physical recreation sections).
Gold: 6 or 12 months (or 18 if the participant is
a direct entrant and decides not to do 18 months in the service or physical recreation sections).
REMEMBER: These are only minimum timescales, you
are bound to get a lot out of whatever you do and many participants continue even after they have finished their award!
And what will I do?
The list below is extremely long, and even if it
isn't on the list, you can probably do it as well! There are just a few stages to follow.
1. Initial Briefing: You will have a meeting with an appropriate person and your award leader and discuss what you
will be doing, what you plan to achieve and how/when you will be assessed for your award.
2. You will then progress with your chosen skill, keeping a record of what you are doing.
3. Assessment: This will be another meeting with your award leader and an appropriate person to discuss what
you have done, sign your book and talk about how you will progress in the future.
Points to remember; As with all parts of the award
the skills section needs to be voluntary and not involve anything that counts towards your degree.
I'm Unimaginative - give me a list
of stuff to do!
