What are the 3 levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
Three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold – each progressively more challenging. Four Sections: Physical Recreation, Skills, Voluntary Service, Adventurous Journey plus Gold Residential Project (Gold Level only).
What do you get for completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
When you achieve your Bronze or Silver Award you will be given a DofE badge and certificate by your Licensed Organisation (LO)/centre. When you achieve your Gold Award you will receive the badge or brooch from your LO or centre. You can choose between a badge or a brooch, which comes in a velvet pouch.
Can adults complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
Yes. Under existing DofE rules, participants can be granted a period of time in which to complete their DofE after their 25th birthday if they need it because of illness or other circumstances.
Do universities like DofE?
So, yes, universities do like to see a Duke of Edinburgh Award on your UCAS form, but only insofar as it tells them something about you. They don’t care about it per se.
Can I get a copy of my Duke of Edinburgh Award?
I have lost my badge/certificate, could I have a replacement? For Bronze and Silver, please contact your organisation in the first instance for replacements. For Gold, please provide [email protected] with your full name as it was when you undertook the award, your DOB and eDofE number.
Is there an age limit to DofE?
The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life. 14-24 year-olds can do a DofE programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Do employers care about DofE?
Employers don’t care if someone has done the DofE: they care if someone has a skill that is transferrable to the job in hand, and if that skill was something a person learned on expedition etc then you have indeed answered your own question.
What’s new in the Handbook for DofE leaders and expedition guide?
Following the new guidance for Bronze level expeditions, the new 20 Conditions and a number of other updates made to the DofE programme over the past couple of years, the Handbook for DofE Leaders and Expedition Guide have now been updated to reflect these changes. These include:
What is a DofE Award?
Transform young people’s lives. Open to all backgrounds, cultures and abilities, a DofE Award can be a game-changer, raising young people’s aspirations and opening doors to employment whilst bringing together communities across the UK. Find guidance, advice, forms, finders, contacts, templates and more to help you do or run the DofE.
What is the award Handbook?
The Award Handbook forms the basis for everything program related. Any questions about the Award should be answered in here.
What is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award for 14-24 year olds, with over 438,000 young people currently doing their DofE in the UK. English Cymraeg