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The Senior Corps Badge Program

Of

The CLB

Revised September 2016

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The Badge Program Outline:

The components within each of the three levels should be completed as indicated with ALL of the

members of the SC regardless of their level. All members of the SC within the Regiment are to be

working on the same badge components in the same training year. For instance beginning in Fall 2016

all SC sections will be working on completing the ‘RED’ level.

RED Level

Recruits, Christian Knowledge (Church Duty)

Basic Life Skills 101

o Resume building

o Interview preparation and skills

o Sewing

Emergency First-Aid Certification

o Basic rescue

Put The Child First

YELLOW Level

Citizenship

Expedition Component

Basic Life Skills 201

o Insurance

o Volunteering

o ???

D.A.R.E. Program

o Mental health

BLUE Level

Art-Design-Technology Component (ADT badge)

Basic Life Skills 301

o Taxes

o Cooking

o Buying an apartment (Budgeting)

Knot tying

Put The Child First

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RED Level

The Recruits Component (should be taught in the first two months)

Requirements

1. Briefly recap the requirements for the Recruits badge as outlined in the JTC program. (Please

note that new members joining CLB directly into the senior corps would have to be taught the

JTC recruits badges in more detail than just a recap.)

2. Be instructed on the following:

a. The name of the Diocesan Bishop and the Diocesan structure in the Province

b. The CLB structure (i.e., Brigade Council, Battalions and companies)

c. The name of the Governor and Commandant

d. The rank structure from Lance Corporal to Colonel, including rank insignia

e. A brief history on the CLB using the history material contained in the most recent Adult

Leader or WO &NCO proficiency course material

f. The CLB Code of Conduct

g. The CLB corps, including the ages for each corps and the assigned colour

h. View the CLB recruitment video and tour the Armoury archives are optional

requirement

Resource

Review of YTC & JTC Recruits:

Brigade Prayer:

Grant O God, that we may never be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, and faithfully fight

under his banner against sin, the world and the devil and to continue his faithful soldiers and servants

unto our lives end, through the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen.

Brigade Motto & Coat of Arms:

Motto: Fight the Good Fight

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Coat of Arms:

Brigade Foundation:

Where: England

Who: Walter Mallock Gee

When: 1891

Brought to Newfoundland:

Who: Harold Blackler

When: 1892

Our Company:

Chaplain: Father Sam Rose

Commander: Cpt. Williams

When established: 1953

Senior Recruits

Diocesan Structure:

There are three diocesans in our province; The Eastern Diocesan, The Central Diocesan and The

Western Diocesan

We are a part of the Eastern Diocesan

Our Diocesan Bishop is ________________

Girdle of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Helmet of Salvation

Shield of Faith

Sword of the Spirit

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CLB Structure:

Section Structure:

Section What it Stands For Age Group Tie Colour

LTC Little Training Corp 5-6 Yellow

YTC Young Training Corp 7-9 Blue

JTC Junior Training Corp 9-12 Red

SC Senior Corp 13-18 Green

Brigade Council Governor & Commandant ________________

Eastern Diocesan Regiment Regimental Commander _________________

Avalon Battalion Battalion Commander _____________

Trinity Conception Battalion Battalion Commander ___________

Companies: Foxtrap

Upper Gullies Topsail

Paradise Mount Pearl St. Michael’s

St. Mark’s St. Mary’s

St. Augustine’s Portugal Cove NLCC Polynia

2355 Royal Canadian Army Cadets

Companies: Bay Roberts Carbonear

Upper Island Cove St. George’s Harbour Grace Trinity East – Port Rexton

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Rank Structure

Rank Abbreviation Insignia

JTC’s ONLY

Junior Lance Corporal Jr. L/Cpl. One Chevron, Right Arm

Junior Corporal Jr. Cpl. Two Chevrons, Right Arm

Senior Section

Lance Corporal L/Cpl. One Chevron, Both Arms

Corporal Cpl. Two Chevrons, Both Arms

Lance Sergeant L/Sgt. Three Chevrons, Both Arms

Sergeant Sgt. Three Chevrons, Both Arms Green Sash

Warrant Officer, 2nd Class WO2 Crown, Both Forearms Red Sash Cane

Warrant Officer, 1st Class WO1 Crown, Epaulettes Officer’s Uniform Cane

Officers

Civilian Instructor C.I. No Uniform

Officer Candidate O.C. Officers uniform, no rank insignia

Second Lieutenant 2nd Lt. One Star, Epaulettes

Lieutenant Lt. Two Stars, Epaulettes

Captain Cpt. Three Stars, Epaulettes

Major Maj. One Crown, Epaulettes

Lieutenant Colonel Lt. Col. One Crown & One Star, Epaulettes

Colonel Col. One Crown & Two stars, Epaulettes

Brief History:

The Church Lads’ Brigade (C.L.B.) has a long and glorious history. It was formed on St. Martin’s Day,

November 11, 1891 in the Parish of Fullham in London, England by Walter Mallock Gee. Just one year

later it was started in Newfoundland due to the efforts of a young man named Harold Blacler. Through

his efforts, Bishops Jones, Anglican Bishop of Newfoundland, gave permission for a C.L.B. company to be

started here. Out history has been uninterrupted since that date.

The history on the C.L.B. camping has also been long and colourful. Camping began in Topsail in 1893

and has grown along with our program since then. Today it is still the closing phase of a successful C.L.B

year.

A major strength of our organization is its roots in the Church of England. Today it still remains a vital

part of the Anglican Church here in Newfoundland.

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Testing Procedures

1. As a practice test have the squad do a verbal question and answer session

2. The final test should be written questionnaire and the member should receive at least a 65%

pass rate. A sample test and answer key is included on the next pages.

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Senior Corps - Recruits Badge Test

Part A: Multiple Choice

1. Which Diocesan is our Company a part of?

a. Central

b. Western

c. Eastern

2. Which of the following is not true about the Junior Training Corp (J.T.C.)?

a. The JTC section is the youngest section that can receive a promotion in rank

b. JTC’s wear a blue tie

c. The JTC age group is 6-8

3. What colour sash does a sergeant (Sgt.) wear?

a. Red

b. Green

c. A sergeant doesn’t wear a sash

4. At which officer rank do you start wearing a crown?

a. Captain

b. Major

c. Colonel

5. Which of the following is the uniform piece that both WO2s and WO1s have?

a. An officer’s uniform

b. A sash

c. A cane

6. Which Battalion is our company a part of?

a. Trinity Conception

b. Avalon

c. Neither

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Part B: Matching Match the correct name to the title/position of the person by writing the corresponding letter in the blank 1. Eastern Diocesan Bishop A. Capt. Williams

2. Our Company Commander B. Harold Blackler

3. Founder of the C.L.B. C. Col. Pelley

4. Trinity Conception Battalion Commander D. Major Wayne Lilly

4. Our Company Chaplain E. Major Neil

5. Governor & Commandant F. Walter Mallock Gee

6. Avalon Battalion Commander G. The Right Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Peddle

7. Founder of the C.L.B. in Newfoundland H. Lt. Col. Dick

8. Regimental Commander I. Father Johnathon Rowe

Part C: True or False Circle the correct answer for each statement 1. The CLB was founded in Newfoundland first, then England True False

2. There is a total of two Battalions in Newfoundland True False

3. The LTC section (Little Training Corp) is the youngest section True False

4. A Major is a higher rank than a Colonel True False

5. The first promotion you can receive in the senior section is Sergeant True False

6. The YTC (Young Training Corp) wears a yellow tie True False

7. The CLB organization has roots in the Church of England True False

8. A WO2 (Warrant Officer Second Class) wears a red sash True False

9. A Captain wears 3 stars on their epaulettes True False

10. A Cpl. (Corporal) wears a sash True False

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Senior Corps – Recruits Badge Test Answer Key

Part A: Multiple Choice

1. Which Diocesan is our Company a part of? Answers will vary based on Company

a. Central

b. Western

c. Eastern

2. Which of the following is not true about the Junior Training Corp (J.T.C.)? B

a. The JTC section is the youngest section that can receive a promotion in rank

b. JTC’s wear a blue tie

c. The JTC age group is 6-8

3. What colour sash does a sergeant (Sgt.) wear? A

a. Green

b. Red

c. A sergeant doesn’t wear a sash

4. At which officer rank do you start wearing a crown? B

a. Captain

b. Major

c. Colonel

5. Which of the following is the uniform piece that both WO2s and WO1s have? C

a. An officer’s uniform

b. A sash

c. A cane

6. Which Battalion is our company a part of? Answers will vary based on Company

a. Trinity Conception

b. Avalon

c. Neither

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Part B: Matching Match the correct name to the title/position of the person by writing the corresponding letter in the blank Names A and H will need to be updated for each company Names C, D, E, G, and H will need to be updated as positions change 1. Eastern Diocesan Bishop G A. Capt. Williams

2. Our Company Commander A B. Harold Blackler

3. Founder of the C.L.B. F C. Col. Pelley

4. Trinity Conception Battalion Commander D D. Major Wayne Lilly

4. Our Company Chaplain I E. Major Neil

5. Governor & Commandant C F. Walter Mallock Gee

6. Avalon Battalion Commander E G. The Right Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Peddle

7. Founder of the C.L.B. in Newfoundland B H. Lt. Col. Dick

8. Regimental Commander H I. Father Johnathon Rowe

Part C: True or False Circle the correct answer for each statement 1. The CLB was founded in Newfoundland first, then England False

2. There is a total of two Battalions in Newfoundland True

3. The LTC section (Little Training Corp) is the youngest section True

4. A Major is a higher rank than a Colonel False

5. The first promotion you can receive in the senior section is Sergeant False

6. The YTC (Young Training Corp) wears a yellow tie False

7. The CLB organization has roots in the Church of England True

8. A WO2 (Warrant Officer Second Class) wears a red sash True

9. A Captain wears 3 stars on their epaulettes True

10. A Cpl. (Corporal) wears a sash False

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Christian Knowledge (Church Duty) Component

Requirements

1. Attend instructional lessons (1 or 2) given by the clergy or his/her designate on:

a. the seasons of the Church

b. the sacraments

c. what it means to be a member of the Christian church

d. what is the Kingdom of Christ and how do we extend this

e. the fixtures used in regular worship (i.e., font, lectern, etc.)

2. Attend all Company ordered Church Parades during the training year

3. Attend three other services on your own at the church of your choice

4. Read St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians and understand the basis for the CLB Insignia

5. Be instructed in the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles Creed

Testing Procedures

1. For the instructional lesson prepare a written test in which the member should obtain at least a

65% pass rate

2. For the company church parades the section officer should maintain a record and 100%

attendance is required unless there is a satisfactory reason acceptable to the section officer

3. For the ‘other service’, the member must have a signed letter from a parent, guardian or

company officer attesting to this requirement

4. For St. Paul’s Epistle the member should discuss his/her findings with the section officer to the

extent that the section officer is satisfied that the member understand the material. This can

also be done in a group discussion format for the larger groups

5. For the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles Creed the member should explain the meaning and

purpose to the section officer.

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SC Christian Knowledge Badge Test

1. Name at least four of the six seasons of the Church’s year and their associated colours:

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

2. Name the seven sacraments of the Church:

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

3. How are we made part of the family of God (the Church)?

__________________________________________________________________

4. What is the name of the meal Jesus shared with his disciples and told us to continue until he

comes again?

__________________________________________________________________

5. What do we mean by ‘the kingdom of Christ?

__________________________________________________________________

6. What is our ‘mission’ as Christians?

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

7. Explain what the following are used for:

Font ______________________________________________________________

Lectern ____________________________________________________________

Pulpit _____________________________________________________________

Altar ______________________________________________________________

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8. Where in the bible do we find the explanation of the Brigade Badge?

_________________________________________________________________________

9. Explain the significant and the meaning of ‘The Lord’s Prayer’:

___________________________________________________________________

10. Explain the significance and meaning of ‘The Apostles’ Creed’:

___________________________________________________________________

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SC Christian Knowledge Badge – Answer Key

1. Name at least four of the six seasons of the Church’s year and their associated colours:

Advent (purple or blue) Christmas (white)

Epiphany (green) Lent (purple)

Easter (white) Pentecost (green)

2. Name the seven sacraments of the Church:

Baptism Eucharist

Confirmation Penance

Ordination Matrimony

Unction

3. How are we made part of the family of God (the Church)?

Through the sacrament of Holy Baptism

4. What is the name of the meal Jesus shared with his disciples and told us to continue until he

comes again?

The Holy Eucharist

5. What do we mean by ‘the kingdom of Christ’?

The ‘kingdom of Christ’ is the eternal spiritual sovereignty (or rule) of God in Christ

6. What is our ‘mission’ as Christians?

To make disciples of all nations, to baptize new believers into the Church, and to teach them

what Christ has taught us.

7. Explain what the following are used for:

Font Baptism Lectern Bible Readings

Pulpit Preaching Altar Celebrating the Eucharist

8. Where in the bible do we find the explanation of the Brigade Badge?

Ephesians 6:13-17

9. Explain the significant and the meaning of ‘The Lord’s Prayer’:

The prayer that Jesus taught us to pray

10. Explain the significance and meaning of ‘The Apostles’ Creed’:

The statement of belief required for baptism

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Basic Life Skills 101 Component – Resume Building

This badge can ideally be taught in a 2-3 week period. The first week should include some guidance and

teaching from the section NCO and Officer on how to build a good resume, why it’s important, and some

sample resumes can be reviewed. Some guidance information is provided below for this. The following

week, the Senior section members can have the opportunity to start creating the resume themselves

with the help of their NCO’s and Officers. This can be done from scratch by hand, or members can bring

resumes that they may have already created to build on. Due to limited resources, it is fine to have your

initial resume draft handwritten, but final resumes should be typed. Some members may even like to try

to create their own in between weeks one and two of the badge, however the NCO’s and Officer’s

should make this optional.

This badge will be awarded upon the completion of a resume. Members should allow the section officer

and NCO’s to review their final resume. It should demonstrate quality and should incorporate some of

the characteristics taught throughout this badge.

General Tips

A resume is the first communication piece between an individual seeking a job and the potential

employer.

A resume should be accurate, factual, concise, and demonstrate good communication and

organizational skills.

In each section, items should be listed in the order you did them, starting with the most recent

and working your way back (i.e. reverse chronological order)

Sections of a resume

1. Personal Information:

The very first line of your resume should be your name, immediately followed by your contact

information. This includes address, phone number and e-mail. Make sure the information is

correct and you include the easiest way to get in contact with you. Keep your e-mail address

professional – for example, jsmith_4@hotmail.com is acceptable while

j_hotstuff_smith@hotmail.com is not. If your current e-mail does not seem professional, it is

definitely worthwhile to create a new account.

2. Objective:

This is an optional section, which you may or may not want to include. It is a “one-liner” where

the person seeking employment states what they are looking for. In most of these cases it would

likely be for a part time job, or a summer position (e.g. “to obtain part-time employment” or “to

obtain temporary full time employment (Jul – Aug 2016)

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3. Education:

State what school you are attending, you should include your grade, or expected year of

graduation. You may also want to include designations such as honor student.

4. Work Experience

Here is where you list your previous jobs. It should be the most detailed section of your resume.

You need to include the company you worked for, your job title, the time that you worked there

and a list of your duties. When listing roles and responsibilities, try to sell yourself as much as

possible without over exaggerating. For example, try to avoid using the words “helped” and

“assisted” unless your role in that task was minimal. If you were in a customer service role, do

not say “helped severing customers,” instead say “fulfilled customer service responsibilities.” A

list of good action words to use are provided below

Accomplished Advanced Conducted Coordinated Delegated Developed Delivered Encouraged Earned Enhanced

Facilitate Fulfilled Gained Implemented Improved Maintained Managed Motivated Observed Organized

Oversaw Performed Planned Prepared Provided Supervised Taught Trained Upgraded Utilized

5. Awards

This is an opportunity to list anything that you’ve been recognized for. Details are not required

here, just the title of the award is sufficient, as well as the year it was awarded, if applicable

6. Extra-Curricular Activities & Volunteer Work

These sections can be combined as one, or split in two different sections. Extra-curricular

activities can usually be presented in a simple list, whereas for volunteer work, sometimes

additional details are required. If this is the case, it is better to split the two

7. Skills & Training

This section can include certified training and skills such as first aid training, babysitting courses,

and having a driver’s license. However, it can also be used to include other skills you may wish

to let the employer know, such as computer skills, personal skills, knowing a different language,

etc.

8. Interests

This is an optional section, but can be beneficial as it might trigger conversation points during an

interview. Here you can include any interests or hobbies that you have which have not been

identified in previous sections in your resume. Some examples include: hiking, travelling,

reading, knitting, sewing, going to the gym, etc.

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9. References

References can either be included on your resume itself, or you can state on your resume that

they are “available upon request.” However, if you chose to state “available upon request,

ensure you have your references prepared in case the employer calls looking for them. It is also

a good idea to have your references ready during an interview. Whichever way you decide to

present your references, they must include the following:

Reference Name

Occupation

Relationship to you

Contact information (ask you reference what it their preferred method of contact, i.e.

home phone, cell phone, work phone, or e-mail)

An example of a resume of someone looking for a part time job is included on the next page.

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Jane Smith 123 Water Street

St. John’s, NL A1B 2C3 (709) 123-4567

jsmith_4@hotmail.com

Objective To obtain part-time employment Education XYZ High School, St. John’s, NL Sep 2015 - Present Level II Student First Class Honours Work Experience McDonald’s Restaurant, Mount Pearl, NL May 2014 - Present Team Leader

Managed designated restaurant areas

Organized and positioned crew

Delegated tasks to crew members and motivated crew to reach goals

Trained new crew members and coached experienced crew to follow procedures

Fulfilled customer service responsibilities

Prepared food items C.L.B. Summer Day Camp, St. John’s NL Jul 2013 – Aug 2013 Day Camp Counsellor

Supervised and entertained children ages 5 – 13

Planned and organized daily activities

Filled out incident and accident reports

Babysitter, St. John’s, NL Oct 2009 – Jun 2013

Cared for children ages 1 – 11

Awards

Female Athlete of the Year, XYZ High School 2015

Colonel’s Award for demonstration of sportsmanship, Church Lad’s Brigade 2015

Principle’s Award for academic excellence, XYZ High School 2014

Second Place - Regional Rotary Speak Off 2013

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Extra-Curricular Activities

XYZ High School, Female Basketball Team 2013-Present

St. John’s Minor Soccer Association, All-Star Team 2010-Present

Private Guitar Lessons 2010-2014 Volunteer Experience Church Lad’s Brigade (C.L.B.), St. John’s, NL 2013-Present Non-Commissioned Officer (N.C.O.)

Taught drill, badge, and physical training programs to youth

Secretary of W&N.C.O.’s Mess (2010 – 2011)

Treasurer of W&N.C.O.’s Mess (2012 – Present) Habitat for Humanity, St. John’s, NL 2013-2014 General Construction Volunteer

Assisted with residential construction under supervision of trained trades professionals Skills & Training

Standard First Aid Training, St. John Ambulance, 2013

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, 2012

Experienced with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Interests

Camping

Travelling

Hiking

Reading References John Doe Teacher, Eastern School District, Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Coach (709) 987-6543 Mary Brown Executive Director, Church Lad’s Brigade Supervisor, C.L.B. Summer Day Camp mary.brown@theclb.ca

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Testing Procedure

Have each member submit their own resume. Review each resume with the youth member in an

individual setting ensuring that you review for spelling errors, grammatical errors, etc.

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Basic Life Skills 101 Component – Interview preparation and skills

This badge can ideally be taught in a 2 week period. The first week should include some guidance and

teaching from the section NCO and Officer on what to expect in an interview and some typical interview

questions. Some guidance information is provided below for this. In the following week, the section

members can conduct “mock” interviews. This can either be done by breaking off into pairs or the

section officer and NCO can act as the employer and ask the questions to the section members, one at a

time.

This badge should be awarded to all members who participated in the badge activities (i.e. attend the

first week of teaching and participate in the “mock” interviews).

General Tips

1. Things to keep in mind while going to an interview

Dress appropriately. Attire should be suitable for both the position and the work

environment.

Arrive on time or even a little early for the interview.

Walk into the interview with a positive mental attitude.

Take a list of references and/or reference letters, as well as extra copies of their résumé.

Use a firm handshake - interviewers perceive a weak handshake as characteristic of a

weak personality.

Sit upright, facing the interviewer and always maintain eye contact and good posture.

Ask questions about the organization and the job.

Show interest in the job and the employer.

Speak clearly and with confidence.

Ask well-thought-out questions.

Project a positive image even when discussing situations that have had a negative

impact; this indicates maturity.

Thank the interviewer(s) when leaving and shake hands.

2. Common Mistakes to avoid

Not preparing properly for the interview

Arriving late

Stumbling over interview answers

Failing to ask questions

Talking too much

Not displaying a positive attitude

Allowing distractions

3. Interview DON’Ts

Do not fidget, chew gum, or look around the room

Do not speak negatively about past employers, co-workers, or schools

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Do not interrupt the interviewer

Do not offer information that is not essential to the interview

Do not ask about pay rate (note that some employers ask what you expect for a wage,

but you should not bring up pay as it may seem like the money is more important than

the job)

Do not ask personal questions

Types of Interview Questions

1. General/Introductory Questions:

The employer will likely ask some common basic questions to get the interview started. It is

important to keep the responses honest and professional. Some examples include:

Tell me about yourself

Explain your previous work experience and how it can contribute to this job

What do you know about the company?

Why do you want to work here?

What is your greatest strength?

What is your greatest weakness?

What can you offer to this job

2. Behavioral Questions

These types of questions are becoming quite popular in interviews. Behavioral questions require

you to draw from previous experience so that the employer can get idea of how you behave

under certain circumstances. There are specific steps to follow when answering behavioral

questions, known as the STAR method.

S Situation: Describe the situation you were in, provide background information

such as when and where.

T Task: Explain what was expected of you or the task you were required to

complete in the situation. What needed to be done and why?

A Action: Elaborate on the actions taken. Focus on what your role was and how

you handled the circumstance you were in.

R Result: Explain what the end result was. Were you recognized for your efforts,

did you solve a problem that was encountered, etc.

Some examples of behavioral questions include:

Give an example of when you met a goal by setting priorities

Explain a time when you had to deal with a difficult co-worker

Describe a time you encountered a conflict in the workplace

Name a time when you had to make a difficult decision and what were the results

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3. Situational Questions

Situational questions are similar to behavioral questions, however; instead of asking how you

behaved in a previous situation, they describe a situation to you and ask how you would react if

put into that situation. When answering, be sure to use detail and explain your reasoning. Try to

avoid placing blame on others, or being too aggressive in your answers. Make sure your answer

is rational and realistic. It is important to demonstrate that you put thought into what you do

before you take immediate actions. Some examples of situational questions include:

A co-worker tells you in confidence that she plans to call in sick while actually taking a

week’s vacation. What would you do and why?

You disagree with the way your supervisor says to handle a problem. What would you

do?

You notice a co-worker’s performance lacking (for example: not following the dress code

or wearing proper uniform; stealing money from the register; or using employee

discounts on customers who are not employees). What would you do?

You think you have a great idea that you think would benefit the company but when you

present it to your co-workers, it gets shot down. What would you do?

Testing procedure

Have the group conduct mock job interviews.

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Basic Life Skills 101 Component – Sewing

Senior corps: sewing life skills component:

Instructor must bring needles, thread in multiple colours, scissors, and know basic knowledge on sewing.

If possible get more than one instructor per group.

Practice threading the needle and know the proper length of thread to cut (app. 3 times the length of the perimeter of the badge)

Thread the needle and tie both ends together at the bottom in a large knot so the thread will stay behind the material.

Bring the needle up through the shirt material and the badge from behind.

Weave in and out of the material, all around the perimeter of the badge keeping the stitches close together. (App. ¼ inch apart)

End the sewing by bringing the needle back behind the material and tie as close as possible and end by cutting the thread.

Repeat on all badges.

For higher security go around the badge again going down where you went up and up where you went down previously to block all openings.

Remember:

Sewing on other materials requires the same stitching but technique can vary.

Ex: when reattaching materials together make sure front sides touch and the insides are facing out so that when reversed the stitching will be hidden. You will see this on the inside of any piece of clothing for example.

Sample bird project

Trace out the design (see sample) on felt (use a different color felt for the wings); sew the two body

pieces together leaving enough space to turn inside out; sew a button on for each eye; sew a wing on

each side; stuff with cotton and sew the opening together.

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Emergency First-Aid Certification Component

The “Emergency First Aid Certification” replaces the First Aid Component of Level one. This is a

good thing to have when building your resume.

Ideally, Senior Corp. members would have an opportunity to attend Emergency First Aid

training taught by qualified people which could certify them with Emergency First Aid for up to

three years.

Preparing:

Know what to have in First Aid Kits.

First Aid Kit – kits should be available in your home, cottage, car, boat, workplace, and recreation area.

A first aid kit should include:

Emergency telephone numbers for EMS/9-1-1, your local poison control centre, and your

personal doctors

Home and office numbers for family members, friends, or neighbours who can help

Sterile gauze pads (dressings) in small and large squares to place over wounds

Adhesive tape

Roller and triangular bandages to held dressings in place or to make an arm sling

Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes

Scissors

Tweezers

Safety pins

Instant ice packs

Disposable non-latex gloves, such as surgical or examination gloves

Flashlight with extra batteries in a separate bag

Antiseptic wipes or soap

Pencil and pad

Emergency blanket

Eye patches

Thermometer

Barrier devices, such as a pocket mask or face shield

Coins for pay phone

Canadian red cross first aid manual

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Emergency Supplies Kit – have supplies ready for an emergency. Store them in a backpack or a duffle

bag so you can take them with you if you have to evacuate the area.

Emergency supplies should include:

Four litres of water per person per day (use sealed, unbreakable containers and replace the

supply every six months)

Packaged or canned food that won’t go bad, and a can opener (replace the food once a year)

Walking shoes, rain gear and a change of clothes

Blankets or sleeping bags

A first aid kit and prescription medications (check the medication every six months to make sure

they haven’t passed their expiry date)

Toilet paper and other personal supplies

An extra pair of glasses

A battery-powered radio and flashlight, along with extra batteries

Spare cash

Spare cash

An extra set of car keys

A list of your family doctors

Important family information such as a list of any medical conditions or medical devices, such as

pacemakers

Photocopies of all important identification for you and your family, including health card

numbers

Special items for babies, elderly, or disabled household members

Cell phone and contact information for family and friends

Emergency Car Kit should be kept in your car and should include:

A battery-powered radio and flashlight, with extra batteries

A blanket

Booster (jumper) cables

A fire extinguisher

A Canadian Red Cross first aid kit and manual

Bottled water and high-energy foods that won’t go bad (replace the water every six months and

the food once a year)

Maps of the area

A shovel

Flares

A tire repair kit and pump

Matches and a ‘survival’ candle in a deep can that will burn for many hours

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Know what to do in the event of:

Minor bleeding:

Put on disposable gloves (if available)

Clean by rinsing it under running water and pat dry the wound

Raise and support the injured part

Clean and dry the area around the wound

Cover with adhesive dressing

Burns and scalds:

Recognize the difference between a burn and a scald. Burns are caused by dry heat such as fire,

hot objects, electricity; Scalds are caused by wet heat such as hot liquids or steam

Run cold water for a minimum of 10 minutes over wounded area

Remove any jewelry

Apply a sterile dressing or cling film

Seek medical help if necessary

Fracture (a crack or break in a bone) and Dislocation (a bone in a joint that has moved out of place):

Tell casualty not to move

Support the injured part if possible

Arrange for the casualty to be taken to hospital

Sprains and Strains (damage to soft tissues):

Rest the injury

Ice – apply a cold compress or icepack

Comfortable support

Elevate the injured limb

Testing Procedure

The following is a sample test which could be used following company level instruction. Members

should score at least 65% to pass this component.

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Emergency First-Aid Certification Test:

True or False

1) Your first aid kit should include safety pins _____

2) A flare should be kept in your first aid kit _____

3) Money should be included in your emergency supplies_____

4) There should be 8 litres of water per person per day in your emergency supplies_____

5) A tire repair kit is included in your first-aid kit_____

6) A first aid kit should be available on a boat_____

7) A thermometer belongs in a first-aid kit_____

8) Just wash your hands well when treating minor bleeding even when disposable gloves are

available_____

9) Support and elevate a limb that has been broke or dislocated_____

10) Apply ice to a burn_____

Multiple Choice

1) Remove Jewellery in the case of ...

a) Minor bleeding c) Fracture/Dislocation

b) Burns and scalds d) Sprains/Strains

2) Which of these does not belong in an emergency car-kit...

a) Shovel c) Tweezers

b) Fire extinguisher d) Maps of area

3) In cased of an emergency call...

a) 9-9-1 c) 1-9-1

b) 9-1-9 d) 9-1-1

4) How often should you replace food in a emergency supply kit...

a) Every week c) Every 6 months

b) Every month d) Every year

5) Which of these should be kept in every first-aid kit (ie. emergency, car...)...

a) First aid kit and manual c) Radio & flashlight with extra batteries

b) Blanket(regular or emergency) d) All of the above

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Short Answer (fill in the blank)

3 years Tire Cold Rest Poison control

10 Elevate Glasses Batteries Pump

6 months Year Can opener

1) For a sprain or strain apply a _____ compress or icepack.

2) Run cold water for a minimum of _____ minutes over wounded area

3) In an emergency supply kit make sure you have an extra pair of _________

4) Make sure you pack packaged or canned food that won’t go bad, and a ___________

5) 9-1-1 is used for contacting EMS,______________, and your personal doctors

6) You need a flashlight with extra ____________ in a separate bag

7) If you pass your first aid certification test taught by qualified instructors that is up to

government standards you will be fully qualified for up to_______________

8) Replace food in your kits every _________and water every____________

9) Emergency car kits should include a _______ repair kit and __________

10) _______________ the injured limb and ________ the injury

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Put The Child First Component