(Part 3 of Automotive Progressive Badges Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Make a pretend car factory and put pieces together.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about assembly lines in factories.
- Learn about the 5S system.
- Think of a plan to manufacturer a lot of the same vehicle.
- Work as a team to do your plan to manufacture lots of vehicles.
- Share how you did your manufacturing process and get feedback.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Printable Meeting on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- See the Brownie Automotive Manufacturing Activity List – choose your own activities!
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Overview by The Badge Archive
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Experience the manufacturing process
- Learn about the automotive manufacturing process
- Plan your own automotive manufacturing process
- Manufacture a set of vehicles
- Share your automotive manufacturing process
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Sold as a single booklet of all 3 Progressive Badges)
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- Brownie Automotive Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Brownie Glossary of Terms by GSUSA
- Automotive Girl Survey by GSUSA
- VTK Assembly Line Game Labels by GSUSA
- VTK Assembly Line Game Cards by GSUSA
- VTK 5S Poster by GSUSA
- VTK How to Assemble a Vehicle by GSUSA
- VTK Vehicle Parts Checklist by GSUSA
- VTK Wheel Template by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Automotive Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
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- Return to the Brownie Badge List.
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