The Skills section provides the opportunity for a participant to either improve on an existing skill, or to try something new. As with the other Sections of the Award, a level of commitment is required over time to progress a skill. It leads to a sense of achievement and well-being, and possibly improved employ-ability through the development of life and vocational skills.

 

EXAMPLE OF SKILLS

• Music - singing, learning to play an instrument, music event management

• Sports related - sports officiating, umpiring/refereeing, sports ground maintenance 

• Arts and crafts - ceramics, embroidery, jewelry making, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography 

• Nature and the environment - agriculture, astronomy, bee keeping, conservation, fishing, forestry, gardening

• Communication - film and video, languages, reading, writing, public speaking, journalism, website development

• Games - billiards, snooker or pool, chess, darts, backgammon

 

TIME REQUIREMENTS

• Bronze - At least 3 months

• Silver - At least 6 months

• Gold - At least 12 months 

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Contact your Award Office for more examples of the Skills activities you can do, and to sign up for the Award.