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Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Programme
The course duration depends on the level of the Award. The duration for Bronze is approximately six months while Gold is up to a year. A detailed course programme is issued to participants at the start of the course which details the course content and dates for the day walks and expeditions. The programme may change during the course to adapt to the groups expedition requirements.
Broadly, the programme covers Safety Precautions, Basic First Aid, Navigation, Campcraft, Country Code, Observing and Recording, and Purpose Work. The remainder of the programme is spent planning day walks, practice and assessment expeditions.
How long will it take to do an Award?
You have until your 25th birthday to complete any of the Awards but it takes at least 6 months at Bronze, 12 months at Silver and 18 months at Gold for Direct Entrants.
TIMESCALES:
There should be a regular commitment averaging at least an hour a week.
Bronze Award (14+ Years)
Service |
Skills |
Physical Recreation |
Expeditions |
3 Months |
3 Months |
3 Months |
Plan prepare and undertake a 2 day, 1 night venture |
All participants must undertake a further 3 months in either the Service, Skills or Physical Recreation Section.
Silver Award (15+ Years)
Service |
Skills |
Physical Recreation |
Expeditions |
6 Months |
3 & 6 months |
Plan prepare and undertake a 3 day, 2 night venture |
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Participants who do not hold their Bronze Award must undertake a further 6 months in either the Service or the longer of the Skills / Physcial Recreation Section.
Gold Award (16+ Years)
Service |
Skills |
Physical Recreation |
Expeditions |
Residential Section |
12 Months |
One Section for 12months and the other Section for 6 months |
Plan prepare and undertake a 4 day, 3night venture |
Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights |
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Participants who do not hold their Silver Award must undertake a further 6 months in either the Service or the longer of the Skills / Physcial Recreation Section.
The Key principles of the Award are:
- non-competitive - a personal challenge not a competition
- available to all - anyone can do it!
- voluntary - it's up to you what you do, it's your leisure time
- flexible - your programme is designed by you for you
- balanced - it will stretch you in all directions
- progressive - you improve at your own pace
- achievement focused - you can't fail
- marathon not a sprint - it takes more than a short burst of enthusiasm
- personal development - it's the taking part that matters; getting an Award is the icing on the cake
- enjoyable - it's about getting out there and having fun!
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