BB’s No.2 Section Award System

BB’s No.2 Section Award System

Inspiring and recognising young people’s Inspiring and recognising young people’s achievements & progress in all areas of lifeachievements & progress in all areas of life

IntroductionIntroduction

The Award System encourages young people to pursue interests and experiences that will broaden their perspectives and abilities, as well as reward them for their efforts and progress. Intentionally all areas of life are covered by the broad categories of the awards, so as to recognise their learning and emphasise God’s desire to be involved with all aspects of each individual’s life.

Three main categories of AwardsThree main categories of Awards

ACTIVITY AWARDSACTIVITY AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDSSPECIAL AWARDS

SERVICE AWARDSSERVICE AWARDS

Click on an award to find out moreClick on an award to find out more

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PFC Award

Anchor Boy & No. 1 Section ServiceAnchor Boy & No. 1 Section Service

Minimum Age for level 1: BB12Requirements: Active membership in

relevant Section and transferred to the next.

Available levels: For No. 1 Section - the colour obtained corresponds to the highest achievement badge earned in No. 1.

Required for Queen’s: Optional.

Six Month ServiceSix Month Service

Minimum Age for award: AnyRequirements: Good conduct for at

least six months; and basic BB Knowledge (Object, founding, uniform, Company structure).

Available levels: Only one may be earned.

Required for Queen’s: Yes.

One Year Service - Bronze & SilverOne Year Service - Bronze & Silver

Minimum Age for level 1: AnyRequirements: Minimum 90%

attendance of Parade nights (+90% attendance at some form of Christian instruction for Silver Award) for a year.

Available levels: One a year.Required for Queen’s: 3 Silver One

Year service.

Long Year ServiceLong Year Service

Minimum Age for level 1: 16Requirements: Good conduct for at

least 4.5 sessions.Available levels: If maintained

membership from Anchor Boys - a Blue felt may be worn. If joined in No. 1 Section, a red felt may be worn.

Required for Queen’s: Optional.

No1 - Red Backing

AB - Blue Backing

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

Scripture KnowledgeScripture Knowledge

Minimum Age for level 1: 12Requirements: 3 Months study on the

Bible and its application and demonstrate application of knowledge gained.

Available levels: 5Required for Queen’s: 3 levels.

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

Community ServiceCommunity Service

Minimum Age for level 1: 12Requirements: Training and practical

service over a required period of time. A report must be submitted detailing duties or the organisation worked with.

Available levels: 5Required for Queen’s: 3 levels.

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

Community ServiceCommunity Service

Minimum Hours:Level 1- 9 hours Level 2- 12 hours Level 3- 15 hours Level 4- 30 hours Level 5- 40 hours

At level 3, the form of service must be approved by the relevant State Director before commencement of service, and the report submitted through the Captain to be state assessed.

CitizenshipCitizenship

Minimum Age for level 1: 15Requirements: At least one month

exploration of each of the following areas:

a) Interpersonal communications and relationships;

b) Family/ Personal/ Sexual/ Social Issues; &

c) Practical lifeskills.

Available levels: 4Required for Queen’s: 2 levels.

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

Family/ Personal/ Sexual/ Social Issues Adoption, Divorce, Marriage, Conflict resolution, Constructively breaking off relationships, Surviving Depression, Sexuality, Peer influence, Suicide, etc.

Practical lifeskillsBanking, Government, Insurance, Car ownership, Home ownership, the Law.

CitizenshipCitizenship

SkillsSkills

Minimum Age for level 1: 12Requirements: Practical skill

developed over a required period of time.

Available levels: 5Required for Queen’s: At least 4 with

Hobbies badge.

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

Examples of activities: Art, Carving, Computers, Cooking, Creative writing, Debating, Magazine production, Metalwork, Photography, Woodwork, etc.

Duration: Level 1& 2- 9 weeksLevel 3& 4- 18 weeksLevel 5- 27 weeks

SkillsSkills

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

HobbiesHobbies

Minimum Age for level 1: 12Requirements: A hobby developed

over a required period of time. Available levels: 5Required for Queen’s: At least 4 with

Skills badge.

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

Examples of activities: Astronomy, Bird watching, Chess, Collecting, Gardening, Geology, Musical instrument playing, Model building, Reading, Video production, etc.

Duration:Level 1& 2- 9 weeksLevel 3& 4- 18 weeksLevel 5- 27 weeks

HobbiesHobbies

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

EnvironmentalistEnvironmentalist

Minimum Age for level 1: 12Requirements: Exploration and

outdoor activity exerted over a required period of time. A report on an environmental subject also to be submitted.

Available levels: 5Required for Queen’s: At least 4 with

Expedition badge.

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

Examples of activities: Hiking, canoeing, cycling, etc.

Hours requirements:Separate Events Method; orContinuous hours method.

EnvironmentalistEnvironmentalist

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

ExpeditionExpedition

Minimum Age for level 1: 12Requirements: Challenging outdoor

activity exerted over a required period of time. Assessment of safe bush craft also is required.

Available levels: 5Required for Queen’s: At least 4 with

Environmentalist badge.

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

Examples of activities: Abseiling, Canyoning, Caving, Rock climbing, Sailing, White water canoeing, etc.

Hours requirements:Separate Events Method; orContinuous hours method.

ExpeditionExpedition

Separate Events Requirements:Level 1- 1 day (4hrs effort)Level 2- 2 Days(8hrs effort), 1 night Level 3- 2 Days(12hrs effort), 1 night Level 4- 3 Days(21hrs effort), 2 nghts Level 5- 4 Days(32hrs effort), 3 nghtsAt each level, 2 events are to be undertaken.

Continuous method: Level 1- 8 hrs (at least 2 days)Level 2- 16 hrs (at least 4 days) Level 3- 24 hrs (at least 4 days) Level 4- 36 hrs (at least 6 days) Level 5- 54 hrs (at least 8 days)

Environmentalist / ExpeditionEnvironmentalist / Expedition

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

Minimum Age for level 1: 12Requirements: An individual sport

undertaken and developed over a required period of time. Also requires demonstrated knowledge of rules, safety aspects, nutrition, & avoidance of drugs.

Available levels: 5Required for Queen’s: At least 4 with

Sportsman badge.

PhysicalPhysical

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

PhysicalPhysical

Examples of individual sport: Athletics, Aerobics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Surfing, Sailboarding, Triathalon, Weight Training, etc.

Hours:Level 1- 12 hours over 8 weeksLevel 2- 16 hours over 8 weeksLevel 3- 20 hours over 8 weeksLevel 4- 30 hours over 10 weeksLevel 5- 40 hours over 12 weeks

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

SportsmanSportsman

Minimum Age for level 1: 12Requirements: A team sport

undertaken and developed over a required period of time. Also requires demonstrated knowledge of rules, safety aspects, nutrition, & avoidance of drugs.

Available levels: 5Required for Queen’s: At least 4 with

Physical badge.

L1 - the Badge

L2 - Red Backing

L3 - Blue Backing

L4 - White backing

L5 - Gold backing

SportsmanSportsman

Examples of team sports: Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Cricket, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer, Volleyball, etc.

Hours:Level 1- 12 hours over 8 weeksLevel 2- 16 hours over 8 weeksLevel 3- 20 hours over 8 weeksLevel 4- 30 hours over 10 weeksLevel 5- 40 hours over 12 weeks

BB Knowledge BadgeBB Knowledge Badge

Minimum Age for this badge: 16Requirements: Drill instructing,

Project on an practical aspect of BB, and interview with State Officers.

Available levels: Only 1. Certificates can be gained for BB Knowledge leading up to the badge.

Required for Queen’s: Yes.

BB Knowledge CertificatesBB Knowledge Certificates

BBK Preliminary Certificate Requirements: 6mths Service Award; knowledge of The Object, Motto and its origin, BB origins and history from the Boy’s Handbook, Drill Definitions & carry out all movements of Elementary Drill with practical ability as a member of a Drill Squad

BBK Certificate Requirements: Preliminary Cert, knowledge of The Object, BB origins and history in Australia, BB State and National organisation, Squad Drill Theory, & carry out all movements of Squad Drill and capable to act as a Guide in Squad Drill.

Required for Queen’s: Optional.

BBK Preliminary certificate min

age: 13BB

BBK Certificate min age: 14BB

Leadership CoursesLeadership Courses

Introductory Leadership [Weekend]Introductory Leadership [Weekend]Minimum Age: 14BB Age

Squad Leadership [Weekend]Squad Leadership [Weekend]Minimum Age: 15BB Age

Company Leadership [Weekend]Company Leadership [Weekend]Minimum Age: 16BB Age

Stage 1: Team Leadership [Weeklong]Stage 1: Team Leadership [Weeklong]Minimum Age: 15 Years

St2: Personal Development [Weeklong]St2: Personal Development [Weeklong]Pre-requisite: Team Leadership

The Braids

1 weekend - Red

2 Weekends - Blue

3 Weekends - Green

>5 nights - White

>12 nights - Gold

Duke of Edinburgh AwardsDuke of Edinburgh Awards

Bronze Silver Gold

Service 15 hrs over 3mths

30 hrs over 6mths

60hrs over 12mths

Skills 6 months 12 mths (6mths if already have bronze)

18 mths (12 if already have silver)

Adventure 2 events: 2 days (1 nght) 12 hours effort

2 events: 3 days (2 nght) 21 hours effort

2 events: 4 days (3 nght) 32 hours effort

Physical 20 hrs over 8 weeks

30 hrs over 10 weeks

40 hrs over 12 weeks

Residential Not needed Not needed 5 consecutive days (4 nghts)

Bronze min age: 14 years

Silver min age:

15 years

Gold min age:

16 years

L1 - the Badge

Previous Silv - White backing

Previous Gold - Gold backing

Minimum Age for badge: 12Requirements: Only available to someone who

attends a Pan-Australian Camp and achieves the requirements set for that camp for the award - either at Silver or Gold standard.

Available Levels: Only one Pentapac badge may be worn. If a second award is gained, a back cloth is worn to signify the second award gained, white for Silver or gold for Gold, behind the badge first gained.

Required for Queen’s: Optional

PentapacPentapac

PFC Award: Blue LanyardMinimum Age for award: 14Requirements:

– 1 One Year Silver Service; – At least one weekend leadership braid; – 2 levels for Community Service &

Scripture Knowledge; – at least 3 levels from each of the Skills

group, the Outdoor Adventure group, & the Physical group;

– 5 other levels in an Activity area (excluding the BB Knowledge Awards);

– Captain’s approval.

Private First Class Private First Class

Minimum Age for award: 16Requirements:

– 3 One Year Silver Service; – Green or White leadership braid; – the BB Knowledge Badge; – 3 levels for Community Service &

Scripture Knowledge; – 2 levels for Citizenship; – at least 4 levels from each of the Skills

group, the Outdoor Adventure group, & the Physical group;

– 5 other levels in an Activity area; – Captain’s approval.

The Queen’s Badge The Queen’s Badge

THE BRIGADE CROSS FOR HEROISM will be worn on the left breast, to the left of any other medal.

THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY MEDAL will be worn on the right breast.

BRIGADE NAME BADGE when issued to a Boy it will be worn on the left pocket flap positioned centrally with the top edge of the badge in line with the top of the flap.

UNAUTHORISED BADGES OR BUTTONS are not to be worn on parade. Boys’ Brigade Award badges are not to be worn other than at Brigade activities.

Special medals & badges Special medals & badges

Awards Progress ChartAwards Progress Chart

Page 25 in No. 2 Section Boy’s Handbook.

Page 9 in No. 2 Section Award System Manual.

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