Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Training

Expedition Supervisor Training Course
- Course Overview
Understanding the role of the Expedition Supervisor, Assessor and other adults involved in the delivery of the Expedition section.
Understanding the process of remote supervision.
Understanding the importance of emergency procedures.
Understanding the duty of care held by the Supervisor.
- Duration and Cost
The course length is 1 day
ELC Staff Cost – FREE
External Cost – £55
- Dates
Thurs 13 Jun 2013 9.30am – 4.30pm
Wed 28 Aug 2013 9.30am – 4.30pm
Thur 7 Nov 2013 9.30am – 4.30pm
Fri 29 Nov 2013 9.30am – 4.30pm
Tues 14 Jan 2014 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Pre-requisites
Have completed the DofE’s e-induction and has a letter of completion
Have been approved by their Licensed Organisation/AAP to attend the course
Have sufficient technical competence to undertake the practical elements of the course i.e. basic navigation and campcraft skills

Expedition Assessor Accreditation Scheme Training Course
- Course Overview
The Expedition Assessor Accreditation Scheme (EAAS) provides the opportunity for new Expedition Assessors to have their training, skills and learning accredited by the DofE and nationally recognised. The programme has been designed to provide Expedition Assessors with a clear and consistent understanding of their role and responsibilitiesHave a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities as an Expedition Assessor.
increase your knowledge of the Expedition section.
Have the opportunity to network with other Expedition Assessors.
achieve a nationally recognised accreditation.
Have, once accredited, the Expedition Assessor’s ID card, which gives you a 20% discount at Cotswold stores across the UK.
Be qualified to assess in a variety of situations and locations across the UK.
- Duration and Cost
The course length is 1 day
ELC Staff Cost – FREE
External Cost – £55
- Dates
Tues 28 Jan 2014 9.30am – 4.30pm

Introduction to the DofE
- Course Overview
The mission and guiding principles of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Understanding DofE levels, sections, timescales and the development of DofE programmes
The DofE structure and how it supports you
The key roles of DofE Leaders
How to ensure that the programme is based around the needs of the young people
Information on the range of resources available to help you
Good practice in the delivery of DofE programmes.The Introduction to the DofE training course will provide you with the information needed to be a DofE Leader and run DofE programmes within a centre. It will put the learning from e-induction into context in a practical way.It is suitable for new DofE Leaders as well as existing Leaders who want to improve their DofE knowledge.
- Duration and Cost
The course length is 2 twilight sessions
ELC staff Cost – FREE
External Cost – £55
- Dates
Tues 17 Sep 2013 4.30pm – 7.30pm and Tues 24 Sep 2013 4.30pm – 7.30pm
- Pre-requisites
Prior to attending this course, all delegates must have completed the online e-induction module

ELC DofE Leaders Meeting
- Course Overview
Meetings to allow all ELC DofE Leaders to keep in touch, network, receive updates on the awards and share good practice.
- Duration and Cost
The meeting length will be about 1.5hrs
ELC staff Cost – FREE
- Dates
Thu 13 June 2013 4.15pm – 6pm
Mon 7 Oct 2013 4.15pm – 6pm
Tue 21 Jan 2014 4.15pm – 6pm
Wed 21 May 2014 4.15pm – 6pm
- Pre-requisites
ELC DofE Leader or interested in becoming a ELC DofE Leader