1953 POR - Land Ranger Adventurer Test (L.R.A.)
Purpose: To encourage adventure by land.
The test is in two parts.
The PREPARATION which can be worked at during company meetings, etc., as the specialized training for the Land Section.
The ACHIEVEMENT which must be done out of doors and as an Adventure away from home (or series of adventure if necessary).
The Preparation
A Land Ranger should train herself along the following lines:
1) Land Navigation
a) Be able to use a map out of doors.
b) Be able to find direction by compass, sun, stars and moon.
c) Have a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code and pass a practical test on its application as a pedestrian and as a cyclist, motorist, horse-rider, etc., if such means of road transport is used.
d) Know something of the distinguishing marks carried by road vehicles.
e) Know simple weather signs and be able to make reasonably accurate forecasts.
f) Know the principal road and rail services of the district and the main roads which pass through it. (In the case of a country district with few 'bus services, etc., a knowledge of footpaths should be added.)
2) Emergencies
Practise dealing with emergencies of all types and pass a test which shall include at least three emergencies, one of which must be out of doors. (Ability of the Ranger to keep her head, think quickly and use her commonsense to be assessed higher than actual knowledge).
3) Dexterity
a) Be able to splice and whip a rope.
b) Be able to tie and use eight knots not known previously (these may include not more than three lanyard knots.)
c) Know how to use and look after simple household tools and at least three tools used on the land, one of which should be a spade.
4) Tradition of the Land
Do two of the following:
a) Know something of the history of transport by land.
b) Read a book on exploration by land.
c) Know something of the history of your own county and especially of your own district.
d) Know something of nature's wild life in your own district. (Town Rangers may choose a country area if they wish.)
5) Reliability and Endurance
Pass test in reliability and endurance (physical and mental) set by the company.
On completing the PREPARATION, a Land Ranger may wear the L.R.A. badge.
THE ACHIEVEMENT
A Land Ranger must carry out an adventure by land (or series of adventures) under sealed orders, which shall include the practical application of the knowledge she has gained during her preliminary training (the Preparation). The tester for this must not be connected with the company and should be approved by the Commissioner and C.A.
On Completing the ACHIEVEMENT, the Ranger may embroider a green edge to the background of her L.R.A. badge.
Mobile Endorsement
In order to obtain this, a Land Ranger should choose a means of mobility (bicycle, car, horse, motor-bicycle, trekcart, etc.). She should know how to look after it and whenever possible, use it for exploration and adventure by land.
1957 POR - Land Ranger Adventurer Test
This test is an optional part of the Land Ranger training.
Purpose: To encourage adventure by land.
The Test is in two parts:
1) The Preparation which can be worked at during company meetings as the specialized training for the Land Section.
2) The Achievement which takes the form of an adventure (or series of adventures) out-of-doors away from home.
The Preparation
A Land Ranger should train herself along the following lines:
1) Land Navigation
a) Use a map out-of-doors.
b) Find directions by compass, sun, stars, and moon.
Pass two of the following clauses:
c) Have a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code and pass a practical test on its application as a pedestrian, and also as a cyclist, motorist, rider, etc., if she uses such means of transport.
d) Understand the system of letters and numbers used for the registration of cars and know the principal identification marks carried by motor vehicles.
e) Know simple weather signs and make reasonably accurate forecasts.
f) Know the principal road and rail services of the district and the main roads which pass through it. In a country district with few bus services, etc., a knowledge of footpaths should be added.
2) Emergencies
Practise dealing with emergencies of all types and pass a test to include at least three emergencies, one of which must be out-of-doors.
Note: ability of the candidate to keep her head, think quickly, and use her common sense to be assessed higher than actual knowledge.
3) Dexterity
a) Splice and whip a rope.
b) Learn eight knots new to her and use them.
Note: Not more than three lanyard knots are to be included.
c) Use and look after simple household tools; and at least three tools, including a spade, used on the land.
4) Tradition of the Land
Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Know something of the history of transport by land.
b) Read a book on exploration by land.
c) Know something of the history of her own county with emphasis on her own district.
d) Know something of nature's wild life in her own district.
Note: A town Ranger may choose a country area.
5) Reliability and Endurance
Pass a test in reliability and endurance (physical and mental) set by the company.
On completing the Preparation, a Land Ranger may wear the L.R.A. badge.
The Achievement
This may be carried out:
a) After the Preparation has been completed, through an adventure by land under sealed orders, the adventure to include the practical application of the knowledge she has gained during her preliminary training; or
b) By a series of practical tests completed during the training period.
Note: Details of these suggested tests can be found in Hints on the L.R.A. Test, or obtained from the Ranger Adviser for the country.
On completing the Achievement, the Ranger may embroider a green edge to her L.R.A. badge.
Mobile Endorsement
In order to obtain a mobile endorsement, a Land Ranger chooses a means of mobility (bicycle, car, horse, motor-bicycle, trekcart, etc.). She must know how to look after her vehicle or animal and take every opportunity to use it for exploration and adventure.
1960 POR - Land Ranger Adventurer Test
This test is an optional part of the Land Ranger training.
Purpose: To encourage adventure by land.
The Test is in two parts:
1) The Preparation which can be worked at during company meetings as the specialized training for the Land Section.
2) The Achievement which takes the form of an adventure (or series of adventures) out-of-doors away from home.
The Preparation
A Land Ranger should train herself along the following lines:
1) Land Navigation
a) Use a map out-of-doors.
b) Find directions by compass, sun, stars, and moon.
Pass two of the following clauses:
c) Have a thorough knowledge of the Highway Code and pass a practical test on its application as a pedestrian, and also as a cyclist, motorist, rider, etc., if she uses such means of transport.
d) Understand the system of letters and numbers used for the registration of cars and know the principal identification marks carried by motor vehicles.
e) Know simple weather signs and make reasonably accurate forecasts.
f) Know the principal road and rail services of the district and the main roads which pass through it. In a country district with few bus services, etc., a knowledge of footpaths should be added.
2) Emergencies
Practise dealing with emergencies of all types and pass a test to include at least three emergencies, one of which must be out-of-doors.
Note: ability of the candidate to keep her head, think quickly, and use her common sense to be assessed higher than actual knowledge.
3) Dexterity
a) Splice and whip a rope.
b) Learn eight knots new to her and use them.
Note: Not more than three lanyard knots are to be included.
c) Use and look after simple household tools; and at least three tools, including a spade, used on the land.
4) Tradition of the Land
Pass one of the following clauses:
a) Know something of the history of transport by land.
b) Read a book on exploration by land.
c) Know something of the history of her own county with emphasis on her own district.
d) Know something of nature's wild life in her own district.
Note: A town Ranger may choose a country area.
5) Reliability and Endurance
Pass a test in reliability and endurance (physical and mental) set by the company.
On completing the Preparation, a Land Ranger may wear the L.R.A. badge.
The Achievement
This may be carried out:
a) After the Preparation has been completed, through an adventure by land under sealed orders, the adventure to include the practical application of the knowledge she has gained during her preliminary training; or
b) By a series of practical tests completed during the training period.
Note: Details of these suggested tests can be found in Hints on the L.R.A. Test, or obtained from the Ranger Adviser for the country.
On completing the Achievement, the Ranger may embroider a green edge to her L.R.A. badge.
Mobile Endorsement
In order to obtain a mobile endorsement, a Land Ranger chooses a means of mobility (bicycle, car, horse, motor-bicycle, trekcart, etc.). She must know how to look after her vehicle or animal and take every opportunity to use it for exploration and adventure.
1961 (July) POR - The Land Ranger Test
1) Use an Ordnance Survey map including grid references.
2) Obtain compass directions from the sun, moon and stars, and explain how this is done.
3) Have received recent instruction in what to do when a road accident occurs.
4) Cook a meal, consisting of two hot dishes, out of doors on a wood fire or pressure stove.
5) Choose two places of particular interest to herself. Conduct a visitor round them showing what she has discovered about each.
6) Using time-tables, plan a route by rail, road, air or sea from her home to a given destination.
7) Carry out systematically for four weeks an activity which she has set herself as a course of training to improve her physical fitness. This can be walking, running, skipping, cycling, etc.
8) Have received instruction on suitable clothing, foot-wear and the care of the feet for expeditions.
9) Know the Country Code.
Having gained this badge a Ranger may take the tests for the Land Ranger Maintenance and/or the Land Ranger Adventure.
1961 (July) POR - The Land Ranger Test
THE LAND RANGER MAINTENANCE TEST.
The candidate must have passed the Land Ranger Test and must take one of the following three sections, A, B, or C, to qualify.
A.
1) Study Are You Good at Cycling? (Published by R.o.S.P.A., price 1s. 3d.) and have passed the National Cycling Proficiency test within the previous 12 months.
2) Clean and oil a bicycle and know how to keep it in a roadworthy condition.
3) Mend a puncture and know how to adjust brakes.
4) Understand the efficient packing and safe distribution of equipment for a cycling expedition.
5) Make an article of equipment suitable for a cycling expedition, e.g. pannier for a bicycle, cycle cape, tent or equivalent.
6) With the aid of maps and guide books, plan a day's cycling expedition using secondary roads and byways where practicable.
B
1) Wash and polish a car, motor cycle or scooter.
2) Understand the working of a four-stroke or two-stroke engine.
3) Know the functions of carburetor, clutch, gear-box, electrical system.
4) Change a wheel and know how to unscrew a tight nut; check oil, petrol, water, brake fluid, and batteries.
5) Test, clean, and change a sparking plug.
6) Have used the tools necessary in simple car maintenance and know their names.
7) As a passenger travelling on unfamiliar roads, and using a map, direct a driver of a car or cycle for at least 20 miles.
Alternative to clauses 1-6: Motor Mechanic Certificate.
C
1) Groom a horse or pony and clean out a stall or box. Know the essential grooming kit and its uses.
2) Demonstrate saddling, bridling, and rugging-up.
3) Have an elementary understanding of the care and cleaning of saddlery.
4) Have an elementary understanding of feeding and watering a horse.
5) Have a knowledge of the care and working of a horse off grass.
6) Recognise a loose or worn shoe, and excessively long foot; know what action to take in each case.
7) Know the points of a horse.
Alternative: Land Girl Certificate, Section VII Horsewoman.
Having passed this test the Land Ranger Maintenance badge is worn in place of the Land Ranger Test badge.
1961 (July) POR - The Land Ranger Test
THE LAND RANGER ADVENTURE TEST
The candidate must have passed the Land Ranger test.
1) With one or two friends carry out an expedition in unknown territory. The expedition, which, by the inclusion of various 'incidents' will test the candidate's initiative and common sense, and her ability to use the skills she has learned, may be undertaken on foot, or riding or driving a horse or pony, or riding a bicycle, scooter or moped, or driving a car. The expedition is to last for twenty-four hours and the overnight accommodation must be in a Y.H.A. hostel, or climbing or club hut or tents or barn. She is to be given her first direction, and on reaching a given point is to open sealed orders. If the candidate is travelling on foot she may use public transport to get to a suitable starting point. All equipment for the expedition must be well prepared and packed in a way suitable for the chosen method of travel.
2) Know the local weather signs and the safety precautions to be taken in fog, cloud, mountain mist, blizzard, etc.
Note: The testers for the Land Ranger Adventure test must be persons other than the Guiders of the candidate's unit.
Having passed this test the Land Ranger Adventure Badge is worn in place of the Land Ranger Test badge.
1964 (March) POR - The Land Ranger Test
1) Use an Ordnance Survey map including grid references.
2) Obtain compass directions from the sun, moon and stars, and explain how this is done.
3) Have received recent instruction in what to do when a road accident occurs.
4) Cook a meal, consisting of two hot dishes, out of doors on a wood fire or pressure stove.
5) Choose two places of particular interest to herself. Conduct a visitor round them showing what she has discovered about each.
6) Using time-tables, plan a route by rail, road, air or sea from her home to a given destination.
7) Carry out systematically for four weeks an activity which she has set herself as a course of training to improve her physical fitness. This can be walking, running, skipping, cycling, etc.
8) Have received instruction on suitable clothing, foot-wear and the care of the feet for expeditions.
9) Know the Country Code.
Having gained this badge a Ranger may take the tests for the Land Ranger Maintenance and/or the Land Ranger Adventure.
1964 (March) POR - The Land Ranger Maintenance Test
The candidate must have passed the Land Ranger Test and must take one of the following three sections, A, B or C, to qualify.
A.
1) Study Are You Good at Cycling? (published by R.o.S.P.A., price 1s. 3d.) and have passed the National Cycling Proficiency test within the previous 12 months.
2) Clean and oil a bicycle and know how to keep it in a roadworthy condition.
3) Mend a puncture and know how to adjust brakes.
4) Understand the efficient packing and safe distribution of equipment for a cycling expedition.
5) Make an article of equipment suitable for a cycling expedition, e.g. pannier for a bicycle, cycle cape, tent or equivalent.
6) With the aid of maps and guide books, plan a day's cycling expedition using secondary roads and byways where practicable.
B.
1) Wash and polish a car, motor cycle or scooter.
2) Understand the working of a four-stroke or two-stroke engine.
3) Know the functions of carburetor, clutch, gear-box, electrical system.
4) Change a wheel and know how to unscrew a tight nut; check oil. petrol, water, brake fluid, and batteries.
5) Test, clean and change a sparking plug.
6) Have used the tools necessary in simple car maintenance and know their names.
7) As a passenger travelling on unfamiliar roads, and using a map, direct a driver of a car of cycle for at least 20 miles.
Alternative to clauses 1-6: Motor Mechanic Certificate.
C
1) Groom a horse or pony and clean out a stall or box. Know the essential grooming kit and its uses.
2) Demonstrate saddling, bridling, and rugging-up.
3) Have an elementary understanding of the care and cleaning of saddlery.
4) Have an elementary understanding of feeding and watering a horse.
5) Have a knowledge of the care and working of a horse off grass.
6) Reconise a loose or worn shoe, and excessively long foot; know what action to take in each case.
7) Know the points of a horse.
Alternative: Land Girl Certificate, Section VII Horsewoman.
Having passed this test a Ranger wears the Land Ranger Maintenance badge in place of the Land Ranger Test badge.
1964 (March) POR - The Land Ranger Adventure Test
The candidate must have passed the Land Ranger test.
1) With one or two friends carry out an expedition in unknown territory. The expedition, which , by the inclusion to various 'incidents' will test the candidate's initiative and common sense, and her ability to sue the skills she has learned, may be undertaken on foot, or riding or driving a horse or pony, or riding a bicycle, scooter or moped, or driving a car. The expedition is to last for twenty-four hours and the overnight accommodation must be in a Y.H.A. hostel, or climbing or club hut or tents of barn. She is to be given her first direction, and on reaching a given point is to open sealed orders. If the candidate is travelling on foot she may use public transport to get to a suitable starting point. All equipment for the expedition must be well prepared and packed in a way suitable for the chosen method of travel.
2) Know the local weather signs and the safety precautions to be taken in fog, cloud, mountain mist, blizzard, etc.
Note: The testers for the Land Ranger Adventure test must be persons other than the Guiders of the candidate's unit.
Having passed this test the Land Ranger Adventure badge is worn in place of the Land Ranger Test badge.
1965 (July) POR - The Land Ranger Test
1) Use an Ordnance Survey map including grid references.
2) Obtain compass directions from the sun, moon and stars, and explain how this is done.
3) Have received recent instruction in what to do when a road accident occurs.
4) Cook a meal, consisting of two hot dishes, out of doors on a wood fire or pressure stove.
5) Choose two places of particular interest to herself. Conduct a visitor round them showing what she has discovered about each.
6) Using time-tables, plan a route by rail, road, air or sea from her home to a given destination.
7) Carry out systematically for four weeks an activity which she has set herself as a course of training to improve her physical fitness. This can be walking, running, skipping, cycling, etc.
8) Have received instruction on suitable clothing, foot-wear and the care of the feet for expeditions.
9) Know the Country Code.
Having gained this badge a Ranger may take the tests for the Land Ranger Maintenance and/or the Land Ranger Adventure.
Alternative Clauses for Extension Guides
Hospital, Physically Handicapped, and Post Groups
5) Choose two places of particular interest to herself. Conduct a visitor round them showing what she has discovered about each. Or make plans to someone to visit them after telling her what she has discovered about each.
7) Carry out systematically for four weeks an activity which she has set herself as a course of training to improve her physical fitness. This can be walking, running, skipping, cycling, management of her wheelchair, etc.
8) Have received instruction on suitable clothing, foot-wear and the care of the feet for expeditions or any activity she is undertaking.
1965 (July) POR - The Land Ranger Maintenance Test
The candidate must have passed the Land Ranger Test and must take one of the following three sections, A, B or C, to qualify.
A.
1) Study Skilful Cycling (published by R.o.S.P.A.) and have passed the National Cycling Proficiency tests within the previous 12 months.
2) Clean and oil a bicycle and know how to keep it in a roadworthy condition.
3) Mend a puncture and know how to adjust brakes.
4) Understand the efficient packing and safe distribution of equipment for a cycling expedition.
5) Make an article of equipment suitable for a cycling expedition, e.g. pannier for a bicycle, cycle cape, tent or equivalent.
6) With the aid of maps and guide books, plan a day's cycling expedition using secondary roads and byways where practicable.
B.
1) Wash and polish a car, motor cycle or scooter.
2) Understand the working of a four-stroke or two-stroke engine.
3) Know the functions of carburetor, clutch, gear-box, electrical system.
4) Change a wheel and know how to unscrew a tight nut; check oil. petrol, water, brake fluid, and batteries.
5) Test, clean and change a sparking plug.
6) Have used the tools necessary in simple car maintenance and know their names.
7) As a passenger travelling on unfamiliar roads, and using a map, direct a driver of a car of cycle for at least 20 miles.
Alternative to clauses 1-6: Motor Mechanic Certificate.
C
1) Groom a horse or pony and clean out a stall or box. Know the essential grooming kit and its uses.
2) Demonstrate saddling, bridling, and rugging-up.
3) Have an elementary understanding of the care and cleaning of saddlery.
4) Have an elementary understanding of feeding and watering a horse.
5) Have a knowledge of the care and working of a horse off grass.
6) Reconize a loose or worn shoe, and excessively long foot; know what action to take in each case.
7) Know the points of a horse.
Alternative: Land Girl Certificate, Section VII Horsewoman.
A Ranger who has passed this test wears the Land Ranger Maintenance badge in place of the Land Ranger Test badge.
1965 (July) POR - The Land Ranger Adventure Test
The candidate must have passed the Land Ranger test.
1) With one or two friends carry out an expedition in unknown territory. The expedition, which , by the inclusion to various 'incidents' will test the candidate's initiative and common sense, and her ability to sue the skills she has learned, may be undertaken on foot, or riding or driving a horse or pony, or riding a bicycle, scooter or moped, or driving a car. The expedition is to last for twenty-four hours and the overnight accommodation must be in a Y.H.A. hostel, or climbing or club hut or tents or barn. She is to be given her first direction, and on reaching a given point is to open sealed orders. If the candidate is travelling on foot she may use public transport to get to a suitable starting point. All equipment for the expedition must be well prepared and packed in a way suitable for the chosen method of travel.
2) Know the local weather signs and the safety precautions to be taken in fog, cloud, mountain mist, blizzard, etc.
Note: The testers for the Land Ranger Adventure test must be persons other than the Guiders of the candidate's unit.
Having passed this test the Land Ranger Adventure badge is worn in place of the Land Ranger Test badge.