Here is a detailed list of requirements provided by the boy scouts of. This merit badge pamphlet lays out the basics of welding and also the requirements to earn the welding merit badge, so scouts can get handson experience with different welding techniques and also learn about the various kinds of equipment needed to safely weld. Welding merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america scout shop. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Opportunities in the welding field are endless, and scouts earning their welding merit badge can not only explore the fundamentals of welding, but also learn about the different career paths within the industry. The benefits of earning the canoeing merit badge will continue throughout your life. Class is full call the scout office to be added to the waitlist. Instead, i fell into the wrong crowd and caused my parents a lot of pain. Scouts starting a merit badge must use the current requirements, which are found in scouts bsa requirements bsa publication 33216 once scouts have started a merit badge, they can continue to work on those requirements even if new requirements are published. You dont need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. Boy scouts can earn welding merit badge using the gmaw, smaw, or fcaw process.
Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Troop 60 is currently working on their welding merit badge with the assistance of merit badge counsellor rob chilcote and the pud welding shop. What the bsa did was to take the stalking merit badge and rename it tracking for the purposes of the 2010 historic merit badge program. Any boy scout may earn any merit badge at any time. Welding merit badge the boy scouts of america have launched a welding merit badge which will available to scouts nationwide on february 24, 2012.
Part 1 will discuss what you need to become a welding merit badge instructor as well as the requirements of the badge itself. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. After successfully completing requirements 1 through 5, use the. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. See more ideas about merit badge, boy scouts and boy scouts merit badges. Metalwork merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Safety gear and precautions welding terms and processes how to weld beads how to weld plates together in a t joint, butt joint and lap joint care. In order to achieve the welding merit badge, scouts will need to conduct a number of steps that include welding safely, learning about welding processes, techniques, and vocabulary. They explore different types of metalwork and the various career opportunities for people who enjoy using metal. Program features for troops and crews these 3 volumes contain 48 themed program features.
The requirements to this merit badg e are ed by the boy scouts of americ a. Describe the appropriate safety gear and clothing that must be worn when welding. Introduction to the welding merit badge part 1 boy. Phoenix, az 85017 enter on west side thru double gates. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all.
Gmaw and the boy scout welding merit badge youtube. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Being that you are interested in welding, you might be asked to assist with this merit badge. The final requirements were the same as the requirements for the original historic merit badges except for tracking which eliminates the stalking a. Scouts working on the metalwork merit badge learn how to safely work with a variety of types of metal. Each merit badge has its own pamphlet that scouts should consult while working on the merit badge. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet. In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout.
That means scouts can now pick up a copy of the requirements book and start earning the badge. In this 2 hour workshop, scouts will get handson experience and learn all they need to know to earn their welding merit badge. The merit badge book had to go into a second printing within the first six months. Boy scout welding merit badge miller welding discussion. Explain and demonstrate the proper care and storage of welding equipment, tools, and protective clothing and footwear. The boy scouts of america have launched a welding merit badge which will available to scouts nationwide on february 24, 2012. The scout will then weld to the requirements outlined in the boy. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badge s. Welding merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Also, many welding shops started out as individual welders going into business for themselves. Being in the welding industry, this should be an eagle required badge.
Using technology invented in 1440 on printing presses built 100 years ago, scouts earn one of the bsas leastearned merit badges. Welding merit badge requirements scoutbook activity logs are now in internet advancement. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while welding, and what you. With your counselor, discuss general safety precautions and material safety data sheets related to welding. Come get your welding merit badge in one day plus time for your homework. The welding merit badge offers scouts an opportunity to learn four welding processes commonly used in industrial workshops and in home garage shops. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. This is a great trade that can be learned with minimal investment and has a high potential regarding salary and self employment.
Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. Well teach you or your scout the basics of welding safety, welding technique, and. Scoutingbsametalwork merit badge wikibooks, open books. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. Explain and demonstrate the proper care and storage of welding equipment, tools, and protective clothing and. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Other benefits include being in and observing nature. Introduction to merit badges badges are below you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. Things to remember to bring for this merit badge class.
We will send out an email when we have a new date for this event and keep you informed of any other updates. More recently, in 2012, they adopted a welding merit badge to teach the. This merit badge pamphlet gives scouts all the information they need from safety regulations to requirements to earn the welding merit badge in scouts bsa. Merit badge pamphlets the bsa offers over merit badges for scouts to earn as they learn about the subjects they cover. This merit badge allows the scout to experience an intrinsic satisfaction through welding that he may not get anywhere else, said landon. In 20, the aws careers in welding trailer was present at bsas national jamboree, and it was one of the most visited. The welding merit badge, which debuted to great youth interest in 2012, fuses both manual technique and technical knowledge not to mention the excitement of actually burning metal. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. To learn more information about the welding merit badge, talk to your local council or please visit the boy scouts of america welding merit badge webpage. Illinois boy scout merit badge finder home facebook. As a committee, we decided to develop a draft of the welding merit badge book. Illinois boy scout merit badge finder shared a link. This series gives you instructions and techniques for earning your badge and improving your welds.
Explain to your counsel the hazards you are most likely to encounter while using leatherwork tools and materials, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, or lessen these hazards. Explain the terms welding, electrode, slag, and oxidation. Then, present yourself properly dressed for weldingin protective equipment, clothing, and footwear. Scoutbook boy scouts welding merit badge requirements. How to ignite scouts interest in welding merit badge. January, 2017 requirements for the leatherwork merit badge. Nearly 11,000 scouts earned the welding merit badge in 20, igniting its popularity among youth and raising its rank from no. Now as a parent, and grandpa, i clearly see the value of the boy scouts. Check out welding merit badge requirements, launch info.
Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. The welding merit badge is earned by scouts who learn about, understand, and participate in welding safely. Canoeing in the boy scouts of america most commonly is a twoperson activity, teaching communication, teamwork, and physical fitness. It was a fiveyear process that, once approved, took another year of careful consideration of the actual badge requirements. The music merit badge pamphlet contains all the information you need to complete the requirements for both. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Describe the welding process, how heat is generated, what kind of filler metal is added. Even though landon didnt hear back from the boy scouts of americas national headquarters right away, he proceeded to create the welding merit badge content as if he had. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year.
You will experience the ecology of lakes and rivers, which will help you. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Grand canyon council 2020 welding merit badge january. Right on cue, the bsas 128th current merit badge is scheduled for a feb. Scoutingbsawelding merit badge wikibooks, open books. Welding merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. In this tech tip, dan klingman explains how to complete several of the badge requirements with mig welding. In february of 2012 the boy scouts of america introduced the welding merit badge with the help of the american welding society. Contact your local bsa council if you are a boy scout interested in earning the composites merit badge or if you are an adult looking to become a composites merit badge counselor.
So i decided to make this video as a guide to help counselors and scouts in their efforts to achieve the merit badge for welding along with being able to fully describe the hazards involved in welding, some terms and definitions, and basic safety. Due to the ongoing covid19 coronavirus, we are sad to inform you that the skilled trades merit badge fair scheduled for saturday, may 30th at ivy tech community college elkhart campus has been postponed. The boy scouts of america release welding merit badge for. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in scouts bsa. Footwear should be work boots or protective type footwear.
Merit badges everywhere you look, enthusiasm for the welding. The bsa doesnt just add merit badges without some careful thought and. Leatherwork merit badge and worksheet scouts bsa boy. Merit badge series merit badges the music merit badge and bugling merit badge are offered by the boy scouts of america as individual badges that can be earned by a boy scout, varsity scout, or qualified venturer or sea scout.
Wolves, bears, webelos, and siblings going into 2nd grade and up. The boy scouts of america release welding merit badge for scouts. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster. Welding merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. This class is not difficult, but will require some homework beforehand to make the most of your time. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Boy scouts of america merit badges series books pamphlets.
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