The Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme (CPBS) was launched on 7 Jan 1990. The objective is to encourage cadets to take a keen interest in things outside the classroom and to develop their interests further and learn new skills in their own leisure time. 

Members can choose from a wide range of activities, catering to each individual's aptitude, interest and inclination. The pursuit of badges encourages members to develop their personal skills and knowledge outside the core programme of the uniform group. This augments an all-rounded education for our members. 

Members can start engaging in earning these badges the moment they are enrolled as members of the St John Ambulance Brigade. They are encouraged to make personal progress with additional enrichment courses, participate and earn badges during our training camps in order to achieve the Commissioner's Badge, the Chief Commissioner's Badge and subsequently, the Grand Prior Award, the highest honour bestowed to members.

The proficiency badges are divided into four main groups:

Group 1 : Welfare and Service

Group 2 : Outdoor Activities

Group 3 : Crafts and Hobbies

Group 4 : General

For information on criteria to obtain individual badges, click here.

Achievement Badges

GAINING OF ACHIEVEMENT BADGES

National Activity Badge
Members participating at any of the following events may obtain the National Activity Badge:

- National Day Parade (NDP)
- Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Opening Paarade 
- Brigade Camp (National level) 
- Uniformed Groups Heritage Trail 
- National First Aid Competition 

Unicorn Badge
Members must obtained 4 proficiency badges in each of the from the four main groups (excluding 'Knowledge of the Order' badge) and the National Activity Badge to be awarded the Unicorn Badge. 

Commissioner's Badge
To qualify for the Commissioner's Badge, a member must not be above twenty years of age as on the date of qualifying for the badge. In addition, he/she must earn six proficiency badges and meet the following criteria:

- passed and obtained 'Knowledge of the Ordder' badge
- At least 1 subject from Group I (Welfare and Service) 
- At least 1 subject from Group II (Outdoorr Activities) 
- At least 1 subject from Group III (Craftss and Hobbies) 
- At least 1 subject from Group IV (Generall) excluding 'Knowledge of the Order'

Chief Commissioner's Badge
To qualify for the Chief Commissioner's Badge, a member must not be above twenty years of age as on the date of qualifying for the badge. In addition, he/she must earn twelve proficiency badges, which may include the earlier six proficiency badges considered for the Commissioner's Badge, and meet the following criteria:

- passed and obtained 'Knowledge of the Ordder' badge
- At least 2 subject from Group I (Welfare and Service)
- At least 2 subject from Group II (Outdoorr Activities) 
- Not more than 2 subject from Group III (CCrafts and Hobbies) 
- Not more than 2 may be subjects taken as part of the school curriculum during normal school hours. 

Grand Prior Award 
For information on criteria to obtain this award, click here.

Source: http://www.sjab.org.sg/