Can you go straight to Silver DofE?

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.

What happens in DofE expedition?

The DofE is all about going the extra mile – gaining new skills, pushing yourself physically, helping others and exploring new territories. The fun but challenging expeditions take young people out of their comfort zones, whilst building confidence, teamwork, life skills and friendships.

Are you allowed your phone on DofE?

Your mobile phone should only be used to contact your instructor during the expedition. You need to save your battery and phone credit. Phone signal may be poor in the expedition area and friends and family may worry if they are expecting you to call them and you cannot.

Do you need a practice expedition for DofE silver?

Training and practice Participants must be adequately trained to safely undertake a remotely supervised expedition in the environment in which they will be operating. Silver: Teams must complete the required training and a practice expedition of a minimum 2 days, 2 nights.

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.

Is it worth doing silver DofE?

Silver DofE is where the DofE qualification becomes much more impressive. It shows higher levels of commitment and the expeditions are notably tougher. With a Silver DofE Award you can start to talk much more confidently about the transferrable skills you learned during your Award, with the qualification to back it up.

Can you do bronze DofE on horseback?

Duke of Edinburgh on Horseback This is a great way for experienced horse riders to achieve their bronze, silver or gold award. D of E horseback expeditions are a rewarding, memorable and challenging way to achieve your award in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.

Can I use my gold practice expedition at Silver?

Similarly, Silver participants who progress to Gold will be able to use their Gold practice expedition as their qualifying expedition at Silver. This expedition must meet the requirements of the Silver qualifying expedition (three days and two nights).

How long does it take to train for a silver expedition?

Training and practice expeditions (4 days): cover all aspects of the Silver pre-expedition training syllabus, including route planning for, and then completing, a three day practice expedition.

What is a qualifying expedition for the bronze and silver awards?

Bronze participants who progress to Silver will be able to use their Silver practice expedition as their qualifying expedition at Bronze, enabling them to achieve both their Bronze and Silver Awards. This expedition must meet the minimum requirements of the Silver practice expedition (two days and two nights).

Can a practice expedition be done with an organisation that is not AAP?

Can a practice expedition be done with an organisation that is not an AAP, as long as the qualifying is? No, as the practice expedition is part of the DofE expedition section at Silver and Gold levels, it must be completed with an AAP or LO. At Gold and Silver level, can the practice expedition be completed overseas, if the qualifying is in the UK?