Activities Officer Certification
Activities Officer Certification
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This assessment is intended as a quick check of your knowledge. If you have no previous knowledge of the NTC's activity and safety policies, you may wish to review the course handbook first. Each question will give you instant feedback so that you can learn from the experience. Don't worry if you don't achieve certification on your first go, although we ask that you leave 24 hours between attempts.

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Section 1: Candidate details and declaration.
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  • Read the questions carefully - don't think that you will spot a pattern in the answers. The answers are all in alphabetical order, so there is no pattern. Also, don't just tick 'all of the above' if it is an option - it might not be true!
  • Answer honestly. This should be a good indicator to you of how well protected you are. At the end of the day, all adult training exists to support and protect you. Allow this test to show you what you need to learn more about.
  • Please don't ask someone else to complete the form for you - it is a waste of your time, his or her time, and ours. If you don't follow the regulations, you will be personally liable for any accident. The Corps will protect you against all accident claims as long as you are not negligent! Defrauding this test would be negligence on your part.
  • Choose only one answer in each question.
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I declare that I am undertaking this assessment independently, following the rules of the assessment outlined above. I acknowledge that by not following any of the rules for this assessment, my qualification will be void and that I may not be covered by the Corps' insurance and I may be personally liable.

I also declare that I have not attempted this assessment within the last 24 hours. I am aware that all attempts are registered, and that anyone trying to cheat the system will have the certification cancelled.



Section 1: Candidate details and declaration.
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Rules and tips for this assessment.
  • Have a copy of the Safety Regulations Manual to hand - this is a test of what you can do, not your memory.
  • Read the questions carefully - don't think that you will spot a pattern in the answers. The answers are all in alphabetical order, so there is no pattern. Also, don't just tick 'all of the above' if it is an option - it might not be true!
  • Answer honestly. This should be a good indicator to you of how well protected you are. At the end of the day, all adult training exists to support and protect you. Allow this test to show you what you need to learn more about.
  • Please don't ask someone else to complete the form for you - it is a waste of your time, his or her time, and ours. If you don't follow the regulations, you will be personally liable for any accident. The Corps will protect you against all accident claims as long as you are not negligent! Defrauding this test would be negligence on your part.
  • Choose only one answer in each question. If you choose more than one answer, your answer will be treated as incorrect. If you make a mistake, make it clear by crossing it out, and put a tick in the correct box.
Section 1: Candidate details and declaration.
Please enter your details as you want them to appear on your certificate:

Your rank (e.g. First Officer):
 

Your full name (first and last name only)
 

Your position (e.g. Commanding Officer / Activities Officer / Regional Commander)
 

Your unit (e.g. TS Nonesuch) or region (for regional staff only) or National Headquarters
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I declare that I am undertaking this assessment independently, following the rules of the assessment outlined above. I acknowledge that by not following any of the rules for this assessment, my qualification will be void and that I may not be covered by the Corps' insurance and I may be personally liable.

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Section 2: Roles and responsibilities.
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Question 1 / 40

Who is accountable overall for ensuring that safety regulations are implemented, and therefore has the final say on any decisions affecting safety?
A. 
Activity Leader
B. 
Activities Officer
C. 
Commanding Officer
D. 
First Lieutenant
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Correct answer: C.

The Commanding Officer is accountable for all actions and duties (including but not limited to safety) on their unit. Although the Commanding Officer can delegate duties (and this is strongly advised to help break down the various tasks required to make a ship run), the accountability remains with the CO.

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Question 2 / 40

Who is responsible for following safety rules and keeping activities safe?
A. 
Activity Leader
B. 
Adults (participants and instructors)
C. 
Cadets and other participants
D. 
All of the above
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Correct answer: D.

Although it is the responsibility of the activity leader to tell everyone what safety arrangements are to be followed, it is everyone's responsibility to follow safety rules and make it safe.

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Question 3 / 40

Which of the following duties is not expected of the Activities Officer (although they can volunteer for it if they wish like any other volunteer)?
A. 
Appoint Activity Leaders
B. 
Ensure that all safety paperwork is completed
C. 
Keep the CO informed of changes to the Corps' Safety Regulations (found in the Safety Regulatuions Manual)
D. 
Run one or all activities
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Correct answer: D.

The Activities Officer can run an activity if they wish, but it should not be seen as always their job. Effective NTC units will share leadership so that different activities are lead by different volunteers. Share the workload to keep your ship going!

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Question 4 / 40

'In any given situation on a unit, there cannot be more than one _______ , and they must be clearly identified.' Which of the following positions cannot be used to fill in the missing word?
A. 
Activities Officer
B. 
Activity Leader
C. 
Commanding Officer
D. 
Qualified Instructor
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Correct answer: D.

The must only ever be one Activity Leader - they are responsible for delivering the activity safely and all other adults will follow their instructions. The Commanding Officer can take over if they feel the Activity Leader is in danger of placing cadets or adults at risk (so can the Activities Officer). In each of these cases, there is only one. However, you may have multiple qualified instructors to help run the activity.

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Question 5 / 40

Where an activity is organised by more than one unit (e.g. regional management committee, two ships working together, e.t.c.), which one of the following statements is not true?
A. 
Each unit is responsible for the safety of their own cadets and officers and must appoint their own 'Activity Leader'.
B. 
The 'Activity Leader' from each unit is responsible for ensuring that all participants have consent and medical information, working with the 'Event Director' to ensure the safety of the activity. If the unit 'Activity Leader' is not satisfied with the safety arrangements they must work with the 'Event Director' to fix the problem, or withdraw their cadets from the activity.
C. 
The organising group must appoint one person to be in charge of the activity. They are known as the 'Event Director'.
D. 
Units don't need to organise their own safety facilities (e.g. first aid, correct ratio of adults to cadets) as these are the responsibility of the 'Event Director'.
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Correct answer: D.

We strongly encourage units working together - sharing resources and ideas make everything much easier. However, don't forget that your cadets are still your responsibility. Continue to ensure that you have the correct safety provisions in place, and if you feel there is a risk that cannot be solved, withdraw your cadets.

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Question 6 / 40

Only the Commanding Officer can appoint the 'Activities Officer'. If you were the Commanding Officer, which one of these volunteers would you not be able to choose as your Activities Officer (without the express permission of the Commander Activities and Safety [previously the Adventure Activities Director])?
A. 
A Chief Petty Officer, joined the ship as a cadet, aged 19.
B. 
A Parent that wants to help, their cadet joined 6 years ago, aged 42.
C. 
A Registered Instructor, joined the Corps 6 months ago, aged 37.
D. 
The Ship's Management Committee Chairman, been with the ship two years, aged 52.
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Correct answer: B.

Of course, the Commanding Officer can always choose themselves as Activities Officer. The age and rank of your Activities Officer are not important. If they are competent to do the job and willing to volunteer, get them to take the pressure off you. However, this volunteer does need to be a registered member of the Corps. If the parent really does want to help you out, persuade them to become a registered instructor. However, it is unlikely that anyone who has only recently joined the Corps will have the necessary experience - but that is for the CO to decide. You can always contact the Adventure Activities Director for advice on this matter.

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Question 7 / 40

The 'Activities Officer' is responsible for selecting an 'Activity Leader' for an activity (it might be themselves). One person must be clearly identified as the 'Activity Leader' for each activity. Which one of these volunteers could not be chosen as the 'Activity Leader'?
A. 
A Chief Petty Officer (awaiting promotion), aged 22.
B. 
A Fourth Officer, aged 20, and in this case is also the Activities Officer.
C. 
An adult from another unit (assuming they agree and meet the requirements) because your unit does not have someone available that is suitable to fulfil the role.
D. 
The Commanding Officer who is not the Activities Officer.
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Correct answer: B.

Any adult can lead an activity for your unit - however they must be over 21. An activities officer can be under 21 if they have the required skills and knowledge, but they cannot be asked to make the on-the-spot decisions that an Activity Leader may be required to make.

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Section 3: the Corps' safety regulations:
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Question 8 / 40

What is the first document you need to read to ensure that you are meeting the safety requirements of any activity?
A. 
Boating Regulations
B. 
Rules and Regulations
C. 
Safety Regulations Manual
D. 
The guidance or regulations of the National Governing Body (NGB) of the activity that you are organising
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Correct answer: C.

Although all of these documents have useful information in for organising activities, however we have placed everything you need in the Safety Regulations Manual. This is the senior most document for all safety matters within the Corps. Furthermore, there are some occasions when our regulations differ from those of a National Governing Body to make the activity suitable for our organisation.

Section 3: the Corps' safety regulations:
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Question 9 / 40

Which chapter of the Safety Regulations Manual (SRM) would you check to see if you were allowed to carry out an activity? This should be the first step before planning any activity.
A. 
A4
B. 
F1
C. 
ZW1
D. 
ZW3
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Correct answer: D.

We would never expect a volunteer to read the whole of the Safety Regulations Manual. However, before organising any event, you must check that it is covered by our insurance. All activities must be insured. ZW3 is our list of authorised activities and will also tell you where to find out further information about that activity.

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Question 10 / 40

What do you do if the activity you want to do is not on the 'Authorised Activity List'?
A. 
Carry out an S3 Risk Assessment before doing the activity.
B. 
Cancel the activity.
C. 
Contact another unit who have done the activity before.
D. 
Contact the Commander Activities and Safety (previously known at the Adventure Activities Director) for advice.
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Correct answer: D.

If you want to run an activity that is not covered, contact the Adventure Activities Director immediately. Do not run the activity without the permission of the AAD; if you do you may not be insured. If you have an accident during an uninsured activity, you will be personally liable for any legal cases (including paying any compensation) and the Corps cannot protect you.

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Section 3: the Corps' safety regulations:
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You will need a copy of the Safety Regulations Manual to answer this set of questions - you may find the contents page useful.

The next few questions test how well you can use the Safety Regulations Manual - you don't need to know it all, you just need to be able to find out what the rules are! Chapter ZW1 (Specific Activity Regulations) contains a lot of general information that may be of use.
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Question 11 / 40

What is the adult to cadet ratio for camp cooking (over an open fire) as defined by the Corps Safety Regulations manual?
A. 
1:4
B. 
1:6
C. 
2:8
D. 
2:12
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Correct answer: D.

Adult to cadet ratios can be found at the top of each chapter relating to the specific activity you want to run. To find the correct chapter, look up the activity in Chapter ZW3 (authorised activity list), which will tell you which regulation chapter is relevant. Camp fire cooking instructs us to look at Wilderness Activities (Chapter ZX12). The fourth entry down in that chapter tells us the ratio is 2:12. If you said 1:6, you may have only looked at food preparation which does not talk about camp fires.

Section 3: the Corps' safety regulations:
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You will need a copy of the Safety Regulations Manual to answer this set of questions - you may find the contents page useful.

The next few questions test how well you can use the Safety Regulations Manual - you don't need to know it all, you just need to be able to find out what the rules are! Chapter ZW1 (Specific Activity Regulations) contains a lot of general information that may be of use.
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Question 12 / 40

There are many activities in the Corps that we will allow you to lead without qualifications (like camping and hiking). The stipulation for this to happen is that you are competent at it and that the activity takes place within 'immediate assistance boundaries.' Which of the following are requirements of 'immediate assistance boundaries'?
A. 
The area is well known to the group leader and the group won't have to travel across any significant hazards.
B. 
The area is within 15 minutes of a road where an ambulance can get to.
C. 
There will be an appropriate method of communication (you know that there is good mobile phone signal, or you are within 15 minutes of a public phone box at all times).
D. 
All of the above.
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Correct answer: D.

The requirements for immediate assistance boundaries can be found in Chapter ZW1, section 1.9. Make yourself familiar with these requirements, as this often allows you to do activities that you have a good knowledge of without a full qualification.

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Section 3: the Corps' safety regulations:
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You will need a copy of the Safety Regulations Manual to answer this set of questions - you may find the contents page useful.

The next few questions test how well you can use the Safety Regulations Manual - you don't need to know it all, you just need to be able to find out what the rules are! Chapter ZW1 (Specific Activity Regulations) contains a lot of general information that may be of use.
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Question 13 / 40

If you have an experience in group management and camping skills, where can you take cadets camping (assuming that you have the correct adults and safety provision in place)?
A. 
Anywhere within 15 minutes of where an ambulance could get to.
B. 
Anywhere within 15 minutes of where an ambulance could get to that also has running water and flushing toilets.
C. 
Anywhere with the permission of the Commanding Officer or Commander Activities and Safety.
D. 
Anywhere within a half hour drive of the unit's HQ.
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Correct answer: B.

The authorised activity list (Chapter ZW3) tells us that camping is covered as part of expeditions (Chapter ZY7). ZY7 states that if you have camping skills and experience in group management, you may lead a camp that has a flushing toilet within 'immediate assistance boundaries' as described in the last question.

Section 3: the Corps' safety regulations:
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You will need a copy of the Safety Regulations Manual to answer this set of questions - you may find the contents page useful.

The next few questions test how well you can use the Safety Regulations Manual - you don't need to know it all, you just need to be able to find out what the rules are! Chapter ZW1 (Specific Activity Regulations) contains a lot of general information that may be of use.
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Question 14 / 40

Which of the following statements is true?
A. 
All Activity Leaders, Activities Officers, Commanding Officers, and Regional Commanders need to know how to use the Safety Regulations Manual.
B. 
All Activity Leaders, Activities Officers, Commanding Officers, and Regional Commanders need to read the Safety Regulations Manual.
C. 
Every adult in the Corps needs to read the Safety Regulations Manual.
D. 
Only adults appointed as Activity Leaders need to know how to use the Safety Regulations Manual.
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Correct answer: A.

The Safety Regulations Manual is a large document. We do not expect every adult (or even adults with leadership responsibilities) to read the whole document. Instead, you must know how to use it to find the sections that are relevant to what you want to find out about. We would advise the Commanding Officer to familiarise themselves with any activity that are being planned on the unit. It is essential that Activities Officer and Activity Leaders consult the regulations to ensure they run planned activities safely.

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Section 3: the Corps' safety regulations:
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You will need a copy of the Safety Regulations Manual to answer this set of questions - you may find the contents page useful.

The next few questions test how well you can use the Safety Regulations Manual - you don't need to know it all, you just need to be able to find out what the rules are! Chapter ZW1 (Specific Activity Regulations) contains a lot of general information that may be of use.
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Question 15 / 40

What is the recommended method of using the Safety Regulations Manual?
A. 
Read the whole manual once.
B. 
Read the whole manual once a year.
C. 
Only use the manual when an activity is planned and use the contents page to work out which chapter(s) to read.
D. 
You don't need to. E-mail the Commander Activities and Safety (previously known as the Adventure Activities Director) who will answer all your questions.
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Correct answer: C.

As already stated, we do not expect volunteers to read the Safety Regulations Manual. Read the parts of the manual that are relevant when you need to.

Section 4: Corps safety administration.
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Question 16 / 40

Why does the Corps have a system of paperwork in place for activity safety?
A. 
To ensure cadets are safe.
B. 
To look good to parents.
C. 
To meet the requirements of the Charities Commission as the duty of a Registered Charity (registered charity number 306084).
D. 
To protect adults against criminal conviction by proving competence and diligence in the event of an accident.
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Correct answer: D.

All administration in place for safety, ultimately, will help to protect you and the Corps against any allegations as a result of an accident. Clearly, some paperwork will be used more regularly or has a clear use, but there are less obvious pieces of paperwork for your protection. If you don't complete forms that are required in the Safety Regulations Manual, you may be personally liable for any legal cases (including paying any compensation) and the Corps cannot protect you.

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Question 17 / 40

Which of these is false?
A. 
Adults do not need to complete consent forms.
B. 
S2 consent forms must be completed for all residential (overnight) activities instead of the consent slip, but the rest of the S2T letter must still be sent home.
C. 
S2R forms must be completed at least once a year.
D. 
The information and consent wording on the S2T letter must be used exactly for letters to parents for every activity.
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Correct answer: A.

We often have a clear focus on cadet safety, but we forget that we are responsible for keeping our adults safe too. To that end, adult volunteers must complete the relevant safety forms just like our cadets. In some ways, we need to know about any adult illnesses more than cadet ones, so that an informed decision can be made about whether adults are physically fit to lead particular activities.

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Section 4: Corps safety administration.
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Question 18 / 40

What paperwork must have been completed for a High Risk offsite activity?
A. 
A1, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5
B. 
A1A, S1, S2T (Consent slips), S2R, S3
C. 
F1, S1, S2T (Consent slips), S3, S5, X3
D. 
S1, S2R, S3W, S4A, S5
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Correct answer: B.

There are a series of forms, which are help sheets - the 'H' in their name can identify these. The most regularly used (and useful) of these is S4H (Pre-activity checklist), which states exactly what must be completed. By following the flow chart for the planned activity, we can find out exactly needs to be completed.

Section 4: Corps safety administration.
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Section ZZ of the Safety Regulations Manual sets out the Corps' safety administration system and may be helpful for the next set of questions.

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Question 19 / 40

What paperwork must have been completed or prepared for a Low Risk offsite activity?
A. 
A1, F1, S1 ('monthly return'), S2R, S3
B. 
A1A, S1 ('monthly return'), S2T (Consent slips), S2R
C. 
F1, S1 ('monthly return'), S2R, S3W, S4A
D. 
M2, S1 ('monthly return'), S2T (Consent slips), S3, S5, X3
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Correct answer: B.

There are a series of forms, which are help sheets - the 'H' in their name can identify these. The most regularly used (and useful) of these is S4H (Pre-activity checklist), which states exactly what must be completed. By following the flow chart for the planned activity, we can find out exactly needs to be completed.

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Question 20 / 40

You didn't need to know the answer to the last two questions from memory. What help form is recommended for use before any activity that will ensure you have completed the correct paperwork, and would also have given you the answer to the last two questions?
A. 
M3H
B. 
S3H
C. 
S4H
D. 
All of the above.
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Correct answer: C.

S4H (Pre-activity checklist) can be used as a tick list to ensure everything that needs to be done has been. We would advise having a laminated copy of the form regularly available to check off items. This can then be wiped clean and used again for the next activity.

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Question 21 / 40

When does a fresh S2 Consent Form need to be completed?
A. 
For a High Risk (including Residential) activity.
B. 
For a High Risk (including Residential) or Offsite activity.
C. 
For a Residential Activity.
D. 
For a Residential Activity, or where it is believed that the cadet's parent, or adult volunteer has not informed you of a change.
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Correct answer: D.

You only need a new full consent form for residential activities (where accurate information is essential) or if you feel that you may not have up-to-date information on your annual (S2R) medical registration form.

Section 4: Corps safety administration.
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Question 22 / 40

Units are required to ask for fresh S2R (annual consent and medical information) forms at least once a year. Parents can then sign an S2T consent slip for any activity that they are notified of - this has specific wording that must be used. What information do they need to be given?
A. 
Date, time, and location.
B. 
Home base contact details.
C. 
The activities taking place.
D. 
Every piece of information on the S2T example letter.
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Correct answer: D.

In the Safety Regulations Manual is an example letter format to send out. You can download this from the Adventure Activities website, or just photocopy it for use. We would advise you use this exact format, but if you choose to use your own, you must include al the information provided on the S2T example.

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Question 23 / 40

An A2 Major Incident Investigation form must be completed in the event of:
A. 
Any hospitalisation including A&E as a result of a Corps activity (whether the Corps took them to hospital, or they went after the Corps activity).
B. 
Any period of time of work through illness or injury as a result of a Corps activity.
C. 
Any dangerous occurrence or near-miss (where a serious accident could have happened).
D. 
All of the above.
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Correct answer: D.

An A2 form is the Corps' internal equivalent of a RIDDOR form, which is used by the Health and Safety Executive in the workplace. It is essential that you complete this form for all the scenarios described above and send it to the Adventure Activities Director. This allows the Corps to look for patterns in dangerous occurrences or to prepare to assist units that may face further action as a result of an accident.

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Question 24 / 40

All accidents must be recorded whether they happen onsite (i.e. the location your unit holds deck nights) or during offsite visits (e.g. day trips, camps). How would you record any accidents?
A. 
In a notebook and the ship's log.
B. 
On a separate A2 form for each accident.
C. 
Using forms A1 (for onsite) and A1A (for offsite) or a Health and Safety Executive approved accident book.
D. 
All of the above.
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Correct answer: C.

Our advice is to record any accident where you have opened your first aid kit to treat someone. The Corps safety forms A1 (for onsite) and A1A (for offsite) are adequate for fulfilling this requirement and cheaper than official books. However, some units, through lease or hire requirements, may be required to use an official Health and Safety Executive approved book. It is the responsibility of the unit to find out if this is the case. Remember, more serious accidents must be reported on an A2 Major Incident Investigation form and reported to the Adventure Activities Director. Old notebooks must not be used, and forms that have not been used in more than one year should be destroyed (unless they are part of any investigation).

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Question 25 / 40

All of the volunteers that hold a qualification should be identified on the unit X3 form (or held nationally with the Commander Activities and Safety (previously the Adventure Activities Director) where the volunteer is not attached to a unit). Which of the following is neither recommended or regulation?
A. 
Keep a record of First Aid qualifications.
B. 
Keep the original certificate.
C. 
Make a copy and keep the copy of the certificate.
D. 
Only add their name (and expiry date where relevant) if you see the original certificate.
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Correct answer: B.

We advise that you keep a copy of any qualification certificates. At the very least, you must see the original certificate before accepting any volunteer's qualification. However, the certificate is the volunteer's property and they are responsible for keeping it safe and presenting upon request.

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Question 26 / 40

All units must inform the Activities Monitoring Officer of all activities (including deck nights, fundraising where cadets are present or not, and band engagements) a minimum of one week before they do them. This is usually done on a monthly basis, so units must get their information to the Activities Monitoring Officer at least a week before the start of the month. Why must the Activities Monitoring Officer be informed at least a week in advance?
A. 
So that the Activities Monitoring Officer or Commander Activities and Safety (previously the Adventure Activities Director) can discuss with units any points that might mean the activity is unsafe or is not covered by insurance.
B. 
To give the Commander Activities and Safety (previously the Adventure Activities Director) enough time to consult units on any activities that are not approved, or may not be covered by insurance, where units have not followed the guidance.
C. 
To give units enough time to cancel an activity if the activity wouldn't be covered by insurance, and therefore leave adult volunteers personally liable.
D. 
All of these reasons.
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Correct answer: D.

This is the most essential safety mechanism in our organisation. The primary concern of he Adventure Activities Director is to keep adult volunteers safe from any situations that will leave them personally liable. Although this process may feel like 'Big Brother', it is the most effective system we have to keep you (and all volunteers) safe.

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Question 27 / 40

What is the basic information that the Activities Monitoring Officer needs to have received about the activity at least one week beforehand (ideally on a monthly basis)?
A. 
An S1 form.
B. 
The Ship's Routine Orders.
C. 
What (include all activities), where (approximately), and when.
D. 
All of the above.
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Correct answer: C.

Although there units are encouraged and may choose to submit an S1 form (Monthly Return), all we essentially need to know is what, where, and when you are doing things. If we need to know anything else, we'll ask.

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Question 28 / 40

You are going to use a facility or instructor that is not part of the Corps. What precautions are you advised to take? Failure to do so means that the Commanding Officer accepts full accountability for ensuring that the facility or instructor are appropriately safe to use.
A. 
Contact the Commander Activities and Safety (previously the Adventure Activities Director) to see if he has already approved them.
B. 
Complete an S3 Risk Assessment (if high risk, residential, or felt necessary).
C. 
Complete an X1 External Providers form with the camp or instructor (could be by fax or E-mail).
D. 
All of the above as appropriate.
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Correct answer: D.

X1 external provider information documents allow us to ensure that they have everything we require in terms of insurance, policies and practices. The idea is for these to be sent to and kept by the Adventure Activities, so that once it is done, it saves the rest of the Corps this job.

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Question 29 / 40

Your unit must hold regular fire drills by law. How often must these take place, and how would you record that a fire drill has taken place?
A. 
Three times a year (once between January and April, once between May and August, and once between September and December), recorded in the ship's log and the unit's F2 form.
B. 
Three times a year (once between January and April, once between May and August, and once between September and December), recorded on the unit's F2 form and F1 Fire Risk Assessment.
C. 
Twice a year (once between March and October, once between November and February), recorded in the ship's log.
D. 
Twice a year (once between March and October, once between November and February), recorded in the ship's log and the unit's F2 form.
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Correct answer: A.

The unit must hold regular fire drills by law - we have stipulated at least three times a year, once between January and April, once between May and August, and once between September and December. Of course, this is always weather dependent. Your unit may also need it's own F1 Fire Risk Assessment - see Section ZZ5 (Fire Safety Administration) for further information.

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Question 30 / 40

What is risk assessment?
A. 
Carefully thinking of the risks of any activity before you do it.
B. 
Notifying the 'Activities Monitoring Officer' of all your activities each month.
C. 
S3 form filled in only for High Risk or Residential activities.
D. 
All of the above.
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Correct answer: A.

In today's society and in the work place, 'Risk assessments' are seen as forms that are barriers to fun. Although the Corps has a risk assessment that needs to be completed in certain situations, the process of assessing risk is actually about carefully planning to keep people safe. You should really look at what safety procedures will allow you to have the most fun, rather than what do safety rules stop us doing.

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Question 31 / 40

Why do we record a risk assessment on paper (or on computer)?
A. 
To ensure that adults carefully consider how to manage hazards of an activity.
B. 
To prove that the 'Activity Leader' thought about the hazards of an activity before allowing cadets to do it.
C. 
To keep cadets and adults safe.
D. 
All of these.
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Correct answer: D.

As already stated, all safety paperwork is to prove that we are competent if we face accusations. However, this also ensures that a careful thought process is followed to keep any activity safe.

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Question 32 / 40

When do you need to complete an S3 Risk Assessment form?
A. 
For all activities that are done 'offsite' (i.e. not at the unit HQ).
B. 
For all High Risk and Residential Activities.
C. 
For all High Risk and Residential Activities, in addition to any other activity that the Commanding Officer, Activities Officer, or Activity Leader feels might have a greater risk to it.
D. 
For all Offsite, High Risk and Residential Activities, in addition to any other activity that the Commanding Officer, Activities Officer, or Activity Leader feels might have a greater risk to it.
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Correct answer: C.

We don't advise volunteers to complete paper risk assessments for all activities - that just isn't a wise use of a volunteer's time. However, where there is a greater risk of there being an accident, this is essential for the collection of evidence that proves our competence. The Corps has decided upon which of these activities are most likely to fit this case and are formally categorised under chapter ZW3 (authorised activity list) as 'High Risk' (this includes all residential visits). However, the Commanding Officer, Activities Officer, or Activity Leader may wish to complete a risk assessment if they feel they need to for any activity.

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Question 33 / 40

Who should be involved in completing the Risk Assessment?
A. 
The Activity Leader.
B. 
The Activity Leader and any other available and willing adults that might participate in the activity.
C. 
The Activity Leader and any other available and willing adults and cadets that might participate in the activity.
D. 
The Activity Leader and anyone that is appropriate (including adults and mature cadets) available and willing to help.
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Correct answer: D.

Notice that this says 'Activity Leader' a lot, and not 'Activities Officer'. The 'Activity Leader' will deliver this activity safely, so they need to decide how to do that. 'Activities Officers' should oversee these to ensure that they meet safety requirements. Beyond that, we would advise anyone who can, to help the process. That includes involving mature cadets.

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Question 34 / 40

Your unit is planning an archery activity. Which of the following is not a hazard, and therefore does not need to be controlled appropriately?
A. 
Archery
B. 
Arrow
C. 
Bow
D. 
Target Boss (the apparatus that the target is attached to)
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Correct answer: A.

Hazards are things that may cause harm. An activity is not normally a hazard on it's own - what must be considered are the different things that make up that activity. A good example is the 'Shedfield National Camp' risk assessment. If you are new to risk assessing, you may find this list of hazards useful.

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Question 35 / 40

Which of the following points are important to consider when controlling a hazard to make it safer?
A. 
Can the hazard be physically removed.
B. 
Can the hazard be isolated by a boundary or by supervising staff.
C. 
Can the hazard be avoided by using rules agreed with participants.
D. 
All of these.
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Correct answer: D.

There are many ways to help reduce the risk of a hazard. Some hazards will always maintain an element of risk - what we must do is manage that risk to a point where we feel comfortable leading the activity.

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Question 36 / 40

You are the Activity Leader of an activity that has been run for many years on your unit, and have identified a hazard. On the S3 Risk Assessment you have identified both behavioural and physical controls. During the activity, all the controls you suggested are in place, but you feel that the participants (adults and cadets) are still not quite safe from it. Do you:
A. 
Allow the activity to continue whilst you think of additional safety controls you can put in place. When you are satisfied that the activity safe, inform every one of the new controls you have developed.
B. 
Ask everyone to stop the activity and do something else safe. Share your concerns with any other available adults. Accept that you might not be able to do the activity again today if you don't feel that it is safe.
C. 
Ignore it and use common sense. The activity has run safely for many years and you accept that everyone knows what he or she is doing.
D. 
Tell everyone that you think that the hazard is unsafe and to be careful whilst you think of additional safety controls that you can put in place. When you are satisfied that the activity is safe, inform every one of the new controls you have developed.
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Correct answer: B.

This is the most difficult thing to do - but it is essential. If you think something is not safe, don't do it, or stop it immediately. Whilst you may make some people unhappy, they will be far less happy if they get hurt. This is most important when it is an activity that has run for many years.

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Question 37 / 40

An activity is appropriate when...
A. 
It is safe for the least able person taking part in the current conditions.
B. 
There are qualified instructors/leaders.
C. 
You have completed all of the Safety paperwork and met the requirements.
D. 
You have run it successfully many times before.
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Correct answer: A.

An safe activity is not always an appropriate activity. There are no rules governing this, as the Corps has a wide variety of cadets with different capabilities and characteristics. It is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer and the Activity Leader to know what the participating cadets are capable of - if you don't feel that something is appropriate for your participants, don't do it.

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Question 38 / 40

In the case of all accidents, participants and instructors, adults and cadets, members and non-members of the Corps are protected by the Corps liability policy. However, the policy will only protect people if:
A. 
All activity regulations as stated in the Safety Regulations Manual were followed.
B. 
An S3 Risk Assessment was completed where appropriate.
C. 
The Activities Monitoring Officer was notified one week in advance.
D. 
All of the above.
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Correct answer: D.

This is the most important message that the Corps' trustees want to pass on. You will be protected as long as you act responsibly and follow the regulations we set. If you don't, we may struggle to protect you and our insurance company may decide not to cover you. Don't let this put you off, it is always our intent to protect and support volunteers, but you have to play your part. Taking this assessment is one step.

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Question 39 / 40

There is an accident. Not all of the Corps Safety Regulations had been followed because the Activity Leader made a sensible judgement that they felt kept the all participants safe. Which of the following statements is true?
A. 
Any volunteers running the activity could face legal charges without the support of the Corps.
B. 
Commanding officer personally liable for any claims made, including financial compensation, and face legal charges with defence from the Corps and our insurers.
C. 
Unit activities suspended pending investigation.
D. 
None of the above, as the Corps' insurance and NHQ will protect all volunteers where they make sensible decisions.
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Correct answer: D.

Having said you must ensure the Safety Regulations Manual is implemented, there will always be occasions when they don't fit. As long as you know what the rules are, and make sensible decisions based in the best interests of safety, the Corps will defend you. However, these are exceptions and should not be the norm on any unit. If you have a problem regularly meeting a Corps regulation, contact the Adventure Activities Director. It is always wise to inform the Adventure Activities Director if you have had to breach any regulation so that they are aware.

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Question 40 / 40

What is the forum for discussing any safety regulations and suggesting improvements?
A. 
Activities Officer Training Course.
B. 
Annual Adventure Activities Conference.
C. 
Corps National AGM.
D. 
Pinewood Adult Gathering.
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Correct answer: B.

The Corps' safety regulations belong to us all. If you think we can do something better, the formal forum for your ideas is the Annual Adventure Activities Conference. However, you can approach the Adventure Activities Director at any time. We are all volunteers with good ideas and input is always welcome. Of course, not all changes can be made. The law, insurance, and the Corps' trustees will always have the final say on what can be implemented in the NTC.

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