Expedition
FAQs relating to this section
The Open Award Centre has withdrawn from programme delivery
Gillingham School started a Bronze DofE Programme in September 2023 and is now Directly Licenced to deliver the Award, as are other schools in N Dorset.
The Expedition section has three elements for all to cover at all levels:
- Training
- Getting all the basics in place. Direct supervision
- Directs do full basic training including 1st Aid and overnight camping
- Acclimatisation and upskilling for Silvers and Golds with previous levels.
Training Frameworks: SILVER, GOLD
- Practice
- To prove competence to undertake a self-sufficient Final. Close supervision, moving to remote supervision
- Silver – 2 nights, 2 days
- Gold – 3 nights, 3-4 days (so there is room for refresher training)
- Final
- Fully self-sufficient and appropriately remotely supervised
- Silver – 3 days (7hrs planned journey) 2 nights
- Gold – 4 days (8hrs planned journey) 3 nights
Food on Expedition – Slides
DofE Gourmet Meal suggestions and a 2022 update with weblinks
The 20 Conditions of the DofE Assessment
A successful final – based on the 20 Conditions