Requirements:

The FNQ pathfinders undertook a welding honour in 2015.

This honour required the pathfinders to demonstrate a basic

knowledge of the welding process and the different types.

The honour required:

· Understanding of safety aspects of hot metal work.

· Preparation of metals before work.

· Use of tools for cutting and grinding metals.

· Understanding of the different types of welding (Stick, Mig, Tig).

· Demonstrate an ability to know different metals and how they are welded.

· Ability to set-up, prep for welding

· Ability to weld and adjustments using Earth/ Amps / Wire / Speed for metals

used.

· Ability to tack and weld (Flat, Vertical, Horizontal)

· Ability to clean down and prep weld for prime coat.

· Demonstrate how to care for welding equipment.

What was achieved:

Pathfinders undertook welding theory induction, covering aspects aspects of:

· Safety (Work methods, Personnel Protective Equipment, Safe equipment use)

· Methodology

· Theory

Supervision was conducted under the supervision of qualified boiler maker and

other trade personnel.

Practical component of the honour involved weld assembly of the 3mm plate steel

templates of various dinosaur skeletons, butterfly. Which the pathfinders were

required to weld in place and secure and prepped for painting.

What was learned:

Pathfinders learned the fundamentals of safe welding of metals, how to look after

equipment and the basic theory of the welded process. As well as importance of

work safety, co-operating within a group.

Requirements:

The FNQ pathfinders undertook the coral honour in 2016. This honour required

the pathfinders to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the corals and the Cnidaria

species.

The honour required:

· Demonstrate knowledge of Coral.

· Demonstrate Knowledge of Coral Colonies.

· Demonstrate knowledge of Reef Ecosystems.

· Identify and observe in their natural environment 10 different types of Coral

and group them in their correct classifications.

What was achieved:

Pathfinders undertook coral theory induction, covering aspects of:

· Marine Safety (While observing Coral in their natural environment)

· Theory of Cnidaria (Coral)

· Marine Ecosystems

Supervision was conducted under the supervision of qualified bronze medallion

supervisor.

Practical component of the honour involved snorkelling off Fitzroy Island in Far

north Queensland. So that pathfinders could identify the different species of coral

and their various subclasses.

What was learned:

Pathfinders learned the fundamentals of marine safety, how to identify the

classifications of coral and their subclasses, the Anatomy of Coral. Appreciate the

delicate ecosystem in which coral live and respect the marine environment.

Requirements:

The FNQ pathfinders undertook the shell honour in 2017, in conjunction with the

Dunk Island Campout. This honour required the pathfinders to demonstrate a

sound knowledge of Mollusc’s.

The honour required:

· Parts of mollusc and their habitat.

· Explain Univalve and Byvalve applied to shells.

· Collect 5 different class of shells and 20 different shells.

· Explain what shells are used for.

What was achieved:

Pathfinders undertook shell (Mollusc) theory, as well as:

· Hike to Mt Kootaloo

· Snorkelling off Dunk Island and Beach walk

· Camping and Games

Supervision was conducted under the supervision of team leaders and qualified

bronze medallion supervisor.

What was learned:

Pathfinders learned the fundamentals of Mollusc species (shells), how to identify

the classifications of shell and their subclasses, the Anatomy of Mollusc’s.

Appreciate the delicate ecosystem in which coral live and respect the marine

environment.

Requirements:

The FNQ pathfinders yearly visit the Malanda Ozcare old age nursing home, and

put on a concert were the children sang, read poetry and played instruments.

This is just one of the outreach activities that the children do every year. This

activity is designed to encourage the children to participate in community service

to those in need.

What was achieved:

Pathfinders presented to the Nursing Home:

· Poetry

· Sang a number of songs.

· Played musical instruments

· Gave out flowers to Nursing home residents.

What was learned:

Pathfinders undertake this activity to learn:

· Respect for the elderly

· To be active in their community in providing service and showing care for

those that need it.

Requirements:

The FNQ pathfinders undertook the model Rocketry honour in 2014, in

conjunction with a Tableland Campout. This honour required the pathfinders to

demonstrate their knowledge of model Rocketry.

The honour required:

· Model Rocketry Safety Code

· Know and understand the basic Rocketry components

· Be able to draw and demonstrate knowledge of:

· a. The steps in the flight of a model rocket

· b. A cut-a-way view of a model rocket engine, labelling each part

· c. A schematic plan for a simple launch system using proper electrical

symbols

· Define Rocketry terms.

· Name and describe various recovery systems

What was achieved:

Pathfinders undertook Rocketry theory, covering aspects of:

· Knowledge of the Model Rocketry Safety Code

· Knowledge of Rocketry components and steps in launch tracking and

recovery.

Supervision was conducted by pathfinder leaders.

Practical component of the honour involved launching Rockets from a farm on the

Tablelands.

What was learned:

Pathfinders learned the fundamentals of Rocketry, the various steps and safety

aspects of model rocketry. Gain enjoyment from outdoor activities.