Collecting Badges

Electrician

Electrician

Electrician Senior Scouts Badge 1958 to 1964

The Electrician Badge was part of the Collective series “Scientist”

To earn this badge a scout must do the following *

(1) Have an elementary knowledge of the terms and measurements used in electrical work.

 (2) Make connections in electrical wiring and replace defective switches, lamp-holders and fuse wires correctly. 

(3) Make a simple electro magnet. Construct a Morse buzzer set which can operate between two rooms.

(4) Explain the difference between A.C. and D.C. currents. 

(5) Understand the dangers caused by the improper use of domestic electrical appliances, and the necessary safety pre- cautions to be taken when handling electrical apparatus.       

*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR