Can you backdate DofE?

Can you backdate DofE?

J) Backdated activity The system allows you to backdate one section per Award for up to 3 months. As soon as this is approved the system will not permit you to backdate any more sections for that Award. The system allows you to enter a sectional start date before the expected start date of your DofE level.

Does NCS count towards DofE?

Can my NCS programme be used for my Gold DofE residential? Yes, the programme counts as your residential so long as you are enrolled with the Gold award when your wave starts.

Is the Duke of Ed 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.

Can you skip silver DofE and go straight to gold?

For Gold, you’ll need to do your programme for at least 12 months if you’ve achieved your Silver Award, or 18 months if you’ve started at Gold level without doing your Silver – even if you’ve done Bronze.

What do you need for D of E Bronze?

A Bronze DofE programme has four sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. You must do a minimum of three months activity for each of the Volunteering, Physical and Skills sections, and plan, train for and do a two-day, one-night Expedition.

What are the 20 conditions of DofE?

Bronze: A minimum of 2 days, 1 night; 6 hours planned activity each day. Bronze: Teams must complete the required training. Silver: Expeditions should be in normal rural, open countryside or forest – unfamiliar to groups. Silver: A minimum of 3 days, 2 nights; 7 hours planned activity each day.

Can you go straight to Silver D of E?

Can you skip Bronze DofE and go straight to Silver? You can complete the Silver DofE award without having completed Bronze, however it will take longer.

Can you smoke on DofE?

The use of bongs, hookahs, or similar or associated items, for the purpose of smoking flavoured tobacco or other substances, is strictly prohibited. Any participant contravening this rule may be excluded from the remainder of the DofE training or Expedition.

Has anyone ever died on D of E?

She said that there was “no record of a death of a DofE participant in the UK as a direct result of their DofE expedition in over 40 years”. Prince Edward had been responding to a question about David Iredale, who died of severe dehydration in Australia’s Blue Mountains after getting lost during a trek.

Is driving a skill for DofE?

Our Driving Skills Courses are perfect for any young person interested in learning to gain an early education for their ‘skills’ requirement of The DofE Award (Bronze/Silver/Gold).

How can I make DofE easier?

Five Tips to Make your DofE Easier

1. Make sure your rucksack is right for you. When you go to buy your rucksack, take the time to find the right size and shape for you.
2. Best ways to pack your kit.
3. Comfy walking boots make a huge difference.
4. Clothing – Layer up and strip down.
5. Camp as a group.

What do you do on gold DofE?

Gold DofE Award

• Physical & Skills. One section for 12 months and the other section for 6 months.
• Age. 16+ years old.
• Volunteering. 12 months.
• Expedition. Plan, train for and undertake a 4 day, 3 night expedition.
• Residential. Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights.

How far do you have to walk on gold DofE?

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