D of E

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme

Challenge

Yourself

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities for young people aged 14-25. Currently 225000 young people are involved in the award. The ATC has the largest involvement in the award, with all cadets given the opportunity to take part in it.

The Award programme consists of three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each have differing criteria for entry and the level of achievement necessary to complete each award.

Each award is broken down into 4 areas (5 for gold) which participants must complete successfully to receive their award. These are:-

Service: Helping others in the local community.
Expeditions: Training for, and planning of a journey.
Skills: Demonstrate ability in almost any hobby, skill or interest
Physical Recreation: Sport, dance and fitness.
Residential Project: (Gold Award only) A purposeful enterprise with young people not previously known to the participant.

The Award is widely recognised by employers as it helps demonstrate that the holders are keen to take on new challenges, have a higher level of self confidence than their counterparts, have leadership qualities with the added experience of teamwork.

Bronze Award	Silver Award	Gold Award

While at Sqn you may have the opportunity to take part in many aspects to D of E work, from skills, to sport and even planning your expedition.