Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award (Your) Company & The Award.

Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award

(Your) Company & The Award

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

WHAT IS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD?

“The Duke of Edinburgh programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter

who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by.

You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition

and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).

But here's the best bit - you get to choose what you do!”

DofE Website

Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you

buzzing. And along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents

that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Moray Company 09

“We were able to see the tops of the hills and the beginnings of the streams and larger rivers we had passed on our walk”

Caught on Camera Moments

Duke of Edinburgh AwardSO WHAT?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

The BIG picture:

• Very recognisable award• Looks fantastic on your CV• Teaches you skills that will help you through out life

and in your career

For now:

• You get a certificate• You get a badge • It is another qualification on your cadet record

Duke of Edinburgh’s AwardWHERE DO YOU START?

Moray Company 13

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Levels

There are 3 levels of the award:

• Bronze (14 Years Old)• Silver (15 Years Old)• Gold (16 Years Old)

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze

The first Level (£16.00)

You must be 14 or older A lot of the sections are covered in cadets

Volunteering Skills Physical Recreation

Expedition

3 or 6 months 3 or 6 months 3 or 6 months Plan, Train and complete a 2 day, 1 night expedition with a presentation/report on completion.

Must do 3 months in 2 sections and 6 in one.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Silver

The next Level (£16.00)

You must be 15 or older. A lot of the sections are covered in cadets, but this

level takes a lot of extra commitment. Direct Entrants are required to do longer

Volunteering Skill Physical Recreation

Expedition

6 months 3 or 6 months 3 or 6 months Plan, Train and complete a 3 day, 2 night expedition with a presentation/report on completion.

One Section for 3 months and the other for 6 months

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold

The final Level (£23.00)

You must be 16 or older Takes a huge commitment but is very rewarding Direct Entrants are required to do longer

Volunteering Skill Physical Recreation

Residential Expedition

12 months 6 or 12 months

6 or 12 months

Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights.

Plan, Train and complete a 4 days, 3 night expedition with a presentation/report on completion.

One section for 6 months and the other

for 12.

Duke of Edinburgh’s AwardAND WHAT ARE THESE SECTIONS?

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Sections

The 4 sections to the award at Bronze and Silver level:

• Volunteering• Skills• Physical Recreation• Expedition

And at Gold there is an extra section called:• Residential

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Volunteering

“This is all about making a difference to other people's lives.  Getting off your sofa and taking time out to change things for the better can be

great fun.”

The main headings, to help get an idea:

Helping people Working with the environment or animals Helping a charity or community organisation Community action and raising awareness Coaching, teaching and leadership 

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Skill

“Ever wanted to have a go at something completely different?  Or get recognised for the time and effort you put into your favourite

hobby?  This is what the Skills section is all about.”

Some headings to give you an idea:

Skill at Arms and Shooting Creative arts Performance arts Science and technology, Music Care of animals Natural world Media and communication Learning and collecting Games and sports

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Physical Recreation

“You don’t need to be star athlete or the fittest person in the world to complete your Physical section.  As long as you have fun, get better and fitter, then you’ll have done it!”

Some ideas for a physical Recreation activities:

Team sports Individual sports Water sports Racquet sports Dance Fitness Extreme sports Martial arts 

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition

“With your team, you’ll plan an aim for your expedition, decide on your location and do lots of fun training to make sure you’re fully prepared and know what you’re doing!  Once

you’ve done the preparation the fun starts when you go out and do a practice and a qualifying expedition. Once you’ve completed your final expedition you’ll give a presentation

about your experiences and your achievements.”

The duration of the expedition varies with the award level you are on

The method can vary from walking, cycling, riding etc with walking being most common.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Residential (Gold Only)

“To achieve your Gold Award, you need to complete an extra section – the Residential.  This involves spending 5 days and 4 nights

away from home on a shared activity with people you’ve never met before.”

Duke of Edinburgh’s AwardSO HOW DOES IT WORK IN THE COMPANY?

(Your) Company DofE Structure

- Btl DofE Officer: Capt Higgins

Company Duke of Edinburgh Officer: (Insert Your Coy DofE Officer)

Exped: (Insert Exped Adult)

Detachment DofE Leaders

Detachment Representatives

Det 1 – Leader Det 2 – Leader Det 3 – Leader Det 4 – Leader…….

Company Exped Staff

Insert Coy Staff who participate in expeds (supervisors etc)

Duke of Edinburgh’s AwardGOOD LUCK!!!!