{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EWhat your ICV projects should look like\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EICVs are meant to grow with you. As you move through Platinum, Diamond and then the King\u2019s Scout Award, the level of challenge, responsibility and independence should increase too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a general guide, Platinum ICVs suit Explorers aged around 14\u201316, Diamond around 15\u201317, and King\u2019s Scout Award ICVs 16 and over. These aren\u2019t fixed rules, but they help set expectations for what\u2019s reasonable at each stage.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EComplete two activities from the International, Community and Values list.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe two activities should come from different areas of the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/explorers/chief-scout-s-platinum-award-icv-list/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u2019s Platinum Award ICV list\u0022\u003EPlatinum ICV list.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#003982","title":"Chief Scout\u0027s Platinum Award ICV Requirements","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EComplete four activities from the I\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/explorers/chief-scout-s-diamond-award-icv-list/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u2019s Diamond Award ICV list\u0022\u003Enternational, Community and Values (ICV)\u003C/a\u003E list. This should include at least one from each area of the list, and can include activities you completed for the International, Community and Values list for your Chief Scout\u0027s Platinum Award\u0027.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#003982","title":"Chief Scout\u0027s Diamond Award ICV Requirements","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EComplete six activities in total, two from each topic area of the ICV activities list.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/explorers/kings-scout-award-icv-list/\u0022 title=\u0022King\u0027s Scout Award ICV list\u0022\u003EView the ICV list for the King\u0027s Scout Award\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003EA minimum of two must be from the KSA ICV list and the others from any of the KSA, or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/explorers/chief-scout-s-platinum-award-icv-list/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u2019s Platinum Award ICV list\u0022\u003EChief Scout Platinum\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/explorers/chief-scout-s-diamond-award-icv-list/\u0022 title=\u0022Chief Scout\u2019s Diamond Award ICV list\u0022\u003EDiamond ICV lists\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you have completed your Chief Scout\u2019s Platinum Award, you will have already done two activities and will only need to do a further four activities.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you have completed your Chief Scout\u2019s Diamond Award, you will have already done four activities and will only need to do a further two activities.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#003982","title":"King\u0027s Scout Award ICV Requirements","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EGuidance\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s2\u0022\u003EAs they move from Platinum, to Diamond, and finally to the King\u2019s Scout Award, the level of challenge, responsibility, independence and personal ownership should increase.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s2\u0022\u003EAs a general guide, Platinum challenges suit Explorers aged around 14\u201316, Diamond around 15\u201317, and King\u2019s Scout Award challenges those aged 16 and over.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s2\u0022\u003EProgression through the awards can be shown by a number of factors listed below, which are relected in the challenges in each list.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How Progression Should Look"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe minimum expected time for each challenge would be:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlatinum - 4 to 6 hours\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDiamond - 8 to 10 hours\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKing\u2019s Scout Award - 12 to 14 hours\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOther awards such as Explorer Belt (10 days) and Scout of the World Award (80 hours) can demonstrate progression as you move through the levels\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Time Commitment"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe wording of the ICVs isn\u2019t accidental. It shows the level of input that\u2019s expected.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019s a big difference between taking part in a project and running an activity or organising programmes. Higher awards expect more leadership, planning and ownership.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s also worth remembering that words like complete and present mean exactly that. If the project hasn\u2019t been finished, or the presentation didn\u2019t happen, the ICV isn\u2019t complete. You should always be able to point to a clear outcome, not just ongoing effort.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Taking More Responsibility"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EProgression can also be shown through location.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlatinum ICVs are more likely to be UK based and locally focused, while Diamond and King\u2019s Scout activities may involve national or international elements. This isn\u2019t essential, but where an activity is international in nature, it should clearly demonstrate increased challenge, independence, or responsibility.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Location"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe audience for the activity is another way progression is demonstrated.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESupporting your own unit is often appropriate at Platinum level\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESupporting another section or a wider group fits well at Diamond level\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKing\u2019s Scout Award ICVs are more likely to be personal projects with broader impact\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile Platinum ICVs may be run by Explorer Units, Diamond and King\u2019s Scout Award ICVs are usually individual in nature. That said, accessibility needs may change this, and some awards, such as the Explorer Belt or SOWAs, are designed to be completed in groups. In these cases, it must be clear\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Ewho did what\u003C/strong\u003E, with defined responsibilities and logged hours.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Audience "},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe encourage King\u2019s Scout Award participants to ensure that the programme they undertake is a challenge to them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA typical journey through the awards would see someone complete two ICVs at Platinum level, two more at Diamond, and two more at King\u2019s Scout level, with a natural increase in challenge each time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople can choose activities from different lists to ensure the programme is challenge for them - this could include more challenges from a different ICV list.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou should clearly indicate in the logbook where a challenge has been adapted or a different list has been used for a participant with additional needs.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Stretch, Support and Accessibility"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EICVs don\u2019t sit in isolation. They can link really well with other awards and roles, including \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022The Duke of Edinburgh\u0027s Award\u0022\u003EDofE\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/gateway-award/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Gateway Award\u0022\u003Ethe Gateway award\u003C/a\u003E,\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022##\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Young Leaders Scheme\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003E the Young Leader Award\u003C/a\u003E, the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/top-awards/explorer-belt/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer Belt\u0022\u003EExplorer Belt\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/network/awards/scouts-of-the-world-award/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scouts of the World Award\u0022\u003ESOWAs\u003C/a\u003E, or leadership and Wood Badge learning.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, an Explorer might start volunteering with a section for their DofE. 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