What can I do for my skills for DofE?

What can I do for my skills for DofE?

• Performance arts. Ballet appreciation. Ceremonial drill.
• Science & technology. Aerodynamics. Anatomy.
• Care of animals. Agriculture (keeping livestock) Aquarium keeping.
• Music. Church bell ringing.
• Natural world. Agriculture.
• Games & recreation. Cards (i.e. bridge)
• Life skills. Alternative therapies.
• Learning & collecting. Aeronautics.

What skills does the Duke of Edinburgh Award give you?

Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and uni and job applications.

Can golf be a skill for DofE?

Skills Section Be careful: make sure you pick an activity from the link below as many things you may consider to be a skill are not listed under the games and recreation heading as DofE considers them to be physical eg team sports like football, hockey and rugby, boxing, golf, horse riding to name a few.

Can you do the same skill for bronze and silver DofE?

If you did Bronze, you can choose the same activity for Silver, but you need to show development in it. It’s best to try something new! The Expedition section involves planning, training for and doing a 3 day (2 night) expedition.

How many hours of volunteering do you need for bronze DofE?

The tables below show the minimum timescales for each level and section. The length of time is in months but there must be a regular activity and commitment during this period averaging at least an hour a week. You can do a Bronze DofE programme once you are 14.

How much evidence do you need for DofE?

You need to upload evidence that you have completed each of your Physical, Skill and Volunteering Sections (school will do this for the Expedition) to eDofE and SUBMIT each of your Sections as complete. You should have followed two of these Sections for at least 3 months and the other for 6 months.

Who can be my assessor DofE?

An Assessor can be anyone who is interested in helping you to achieve, has some knowledge of the activity you are doing and can be available over the time you’re doing it. They will produce or sign off the relevant Assessor’s report for that section, which is uploaded into eDofE.

Is the Duke of Edinburgh Award worth it?

Completing your DofE Award is a great attainment, with a self-satisfying “I did it!” Although the award requires a lot of effort, time and dedication, it’s well worth it.

Is DofE a qualification?

Each year the DofE is regularly stated by graduate employers as being a definitive qualification for demonstrating that an individual has the rounded set of skills and the qualities for which they are looking.

Should you put Duke of Edinburgh on CV?

You may find it helpful to use the following CV template to help you to create a CV that shows potential employers all your DofE skills and experience. Don’t forget, you should also let unis and employers know if you’ve continued any of your DofE activities (volunteering, keeping fit etc.)

What is the age limit for DofE?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities for all young people aged between 14 and 25 years old, whatever their background or ability.

How many miles do you walk for DofE gold?

Gold expeditions require 8 hours of planned activity per day. This is roughly 20Km walking per day.

Can you fail DofE bronze?

You cannot fail a DofE Expedition. However at the end of a practice expedition we occasionally have to recommend that some groups undertake further training and practice to ensure that they are fully prepared to safely undertake an unaccompanied qualifying expedition.

How far do you walk in bronze D of E?

BRONZE – Two day / one night expedition with at least six hours planned activity every day, in normal rural countryside or on appropriate water. If the expedition is on foot, an average Team might achieve a distance of between 24 – 32km/ 15 – 20 miles.

How long is the walk in DofE bronze?

16km per day

How do you survive DofE?

11 DofE expedition tips

1. Check the weather. We all know weather in the UK is unpredictable, but checking the forecast in advance ensures you pack the right clothes, equipment and sleeping bag.
2. Dry your boots.
3. Eat well and often.
4. Sharing equipment.
5. Buy quality kit.
6. Respect the Countryside Code.
7. Pack your bag correctly.
8. Hydrate.

What do you eat on DofE?

Soup, curry, stews, pasta, bangers and smash or noodle stir fry are all great expedition meals and can be followed up with a hot or cold pudding, such as chocolate cake or crumble and custard.

Does DofE count as work experience?

Achieving a DofE Award not only is a great achievement in itself, it’s also a great accolade to put on your CV. Work experience is a short period of time (typically ranging between a week to three weeks) in a workplace, offering you the chance to explore future career opportunities, and begin to build up your CV.