Here is a sample chart that you might consider using until the bsa chart is published. Boy scouts may work on merit badges from they time they join a scout troop until they turn 18 years old. Boy scouts of america outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in automobile mechanics. A new merit badge design accompanied the august 1, 2008 release of the new color merit badge pamphlets that saw auto mechnics morph immediately into automotive maintenance. Some merit badges require prior approval before starting certain requirements. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your merit badge counselor. Contents are outline of requirements for the badge, that marvelous driving machine, the engine, air intake and fuel systems, computers and emission control systems, ignition and electrical systems, the cooling system, the engine lubrication system, the transmission and drive train, wheels and tires, the brake system.
There is no time limit for completion of merit badges other than age 18. Discuss with your counselor the safety equipment, tools, and clothing used while checking or repairing farm equipment. Are these the toughest requirements for all 7 merit badges. This pdf packet can be used to help bsa scouts organize and prepare for meeting with their merit badge counselor. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter during automotive maintenance activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate.
The online merit badge application is a word doc file. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. Mark your calendar for this oneday automotive maintenance merit badge class to be held at world of speed motorsports museum. In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from the merit badge roster.
Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. Aug 16, 2018 articles have been created following a common format for all merit badges. Today, most farms are mechanized and farmers can do most of their own maintenance work and make the adjustments needed on their many intricate farm implements. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. The following is list of merit badge counselors within troop 205. Access to an automobile or truck with an owners manual is needed to meet some of these requirements. Auto mechanics, 1992, 2009, renamed automotive maintenance in 2009.
Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. The auto mechanics merit badge was announced in the october 1991 edition of scouting magazine and in 2008 quietly changed to the current title of automotive maintenance. Using the three vehicles you chose and with your merit badge counselors assistance, complete the operationmaintenance chart provided in the merit badge pamphlet. You will need access to a car or truck and its owners manual to meet some requirements for this merit badge.
Requirements for the automotive maintenance merit badge with worksheets. Use this equipment, tools, andor clothing when needed of called. Get your pack excited about scouts with the help of these videos and help them advance. From the mattock and hoe to the horse and mule, the cotton gin and reaper, the tractor and air seederthis is the story of farm equipment. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Merit badge requirements you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Automotive maintenance merit badge class preparation page.
No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. Automotive maintenance merit badge history scoutmaster bucky. Use this equipment, tools, andor clothing when needed or called for in meeting the requirements for this merit badge. Automotive maintenance merit badge pamphlet merit badge. Automotive maintenance merit badge requirements scoutbook. Automotive maintenance us scouting service project inc. Earning your automotive maintenance merit badge is a terrific way to learn about the auto industry particularly about the principles of mechanics and repair. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Automotive maintenance merit badge helps and documents.
This is a list of merit badges formerly offered by the boy scouts of america. Point out the shops mandatory safety devices and features. Please click on the counselors name to send an email requesting merit badge counseling. Farm mechanics merit badge pre work catalina council. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. In others, the merit badges name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badges requirements. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Bsa advancement with pamphlet categorized under trades the automotive maintenance merit badge requirements were last. Automotive maintenance merit badge pamphlet troop 75. April 16, 2019 leave a comment by doing the requirements for the automotive maintenance merit badge, scouts learn to maintain automobiles. The scouts have acknowledged the large number of collectors and the growing sophistication of the hobby by adding a merit badge for collections. General maintenance, safety, and registration do the following. Access to an automobile or truck with an owners manual is needed to meet some of the.
Auto mechanics merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirements updated regularly. Archived from the original on september 27, 2007 current merit badge pamphlet and merit badge requirement revision dates. Requirements scouts must be first class and 15 years old. Booklet used for earning a boy scout auto mechanics merit badge. Scroll down for a list of all of the current merit badges and their requirements. Automotive maintenance merit badge requirements and worksheets. Automotive maintenance merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Answers, answer keys, cheat sheets, or links to them will be removed. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges.
In addition, auto mechanics which was also renamed to automotive maintenance, and the architecture and landscape architecture booklets have been combined, but without changes to the badge requirements, afaik. Farm mechanics merit badge prework prework requirements. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 5. Access to an automobile or truck with owners manual is needed to meet some of the requirements for this merit badge. Find universal and symbols on of and explain they what a material safety data sheet is tell why it used. Requirements 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, and 2f will be covered in the class. Scoutingbsaautomotive maintenance merit badge wikibooks. Discontinued merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. Reading this page does not satisfy any requirement for any merit badge. Requirements for the automotive maintenance merit badge. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. In others, the merit badge s name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badge s requirements. Automotive maintenance aviation backpacking basketry bird study bugling camping canoeing chemistry chess citizenship in the.
Download or print the most up to date workbook and requirements for earning the automotive maintenance merit badge. Discuss with your counselor the safety equipment, tools, and clothing used while checking or repairing a motor vehicle. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. January, 2017 previously called auto mechanics requirements for the automotive maintenance merit badge. Auto mechanics merit badge requirements and worksheets auto mechanics merit badge requirements note. The new pamphlets have full color covers and color pictures throughout the text. They also learn to read the various gauges and meters. Scouts specifically learn about the tires, engine, cooling system, fuel system, ignition, electrical systems, drive train, brakes, and dashboard.
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