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