First Aid
All examinations will be based on "First Aid," the joint manual of the St. John Ambulance Association, the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society, obtainable from Brigade Headquarters, and conducted by qualified medical men or other competent examiners, other than the Lecturer.

Where the examination is the same for each year, a progressive passmark should be set, e.g. 50%, 60%, 70%, etc. Where the standard and scope of the examination is raised for each year a lesser equivalent passmark should be set.

All examinations will be conducted on a practical and written and / or oral basis.

Classes conducted by First Aid Societies by arrangement with Companies or Battalions are recognised for the undermentioned awards.

First Aid Certificate
Awarded to Boys of 12 B.B. age or more who have attended regularly a B.B. Course of Instruction of at least 12 Classes and who pass an examination, attaining the required standard in each part.

First Aid First Year Certificate 1962

First Aid Badge
Awarded to Boys of 13 B.B. age or more who hold the First Aid Certificate gained in a previous Session, have subsequently attended regularly a B.B. Course of Instruction of at least 12 Classes, and who pass an examination, attaining the required standard in each part.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The First Aid Badge qualifies a Boy in the Rescue and Public Service Section at Bronze stage.

First Advanced Certificate.
Awarded to Boys of 14 B.B. age or more who hold the First Aid Badge gained in a previous Session, have subsequently attended regularly a B.B. Course of Instruction of at least 12 Classes and who pass an examination, attaining the required standard in each part.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The First Advanced Certificate qualifies a Boy in the Rescue and Public Service Section at Silver stage.

Second Advanced Certificate.
Awarded to Boys of 15 B.B. age or more who hold the First Advanced Certificate gained in a previous Session, have subsequently attended regularly a B.B. Course of Instruction of at least 12 Classes and who pass an examination, attaining the required standard in each part.

Third Advanced Certificate.
Awarded to Boys of 16 B.B. age or more who hold the Second Advanced Certificate gained in a previous Session, have subsequently attended regularly a B.B. Course of Instruction of at least 12 Classes and who pass an examination, attaining the required standard in each part.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. For the Gold stage the qualifications are as laid down in the Leaders' Handbook.

(Regulations as at 1964)

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