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The Open Award Centre has withdrawn from programme delivery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:

  1. 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

  1. 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)
  1. 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