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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award has three levels, the Bronze,
Silver and Gold Awards, each requiring different amounts of
effort and commitment. Each level requires participation in
one activity in each of the areas of physical recreation,
expedition, skill and community service. Each activity requires
an assessor to assess and record the participant's progress.
The participant may choose to undertake any activity
relevant to that area and approved by the Award
Office, and is responsible for setting their own goals.
The minimum commitment for each activity is shown below, for
each activity.
Physical Recreation
Aim: To encourage participation
in physical recreation and improvement of performance.
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Bronze
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Train and/or compete regularly for a minimum of 20
hours spread over at least 8 weeks.
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Silver
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Train and/or compete regularly for a minimum of 30
hours spread over at least 10 weeks.
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Gold
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Train and/or compete regularly for a minimum of 40
hours spread over at least 12 weeks.
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about our physical recreation activities.
Skill
Aim: To encourage the development
of personal interests and practical skills.
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Bronze
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Minimum of 6 months involvement, showing regular commitment.
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Silver
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Minimum of 12 months involvement (6 months if completed
Bronze), showing regular commitment.
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Gold
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Minimum of 18 months involvement (12 months if completed
Silver), showing regular commitment.
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about skill activities.
Community Service
Aim: To develop a sense of community
service and responsibility to others.
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Bronze
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i. Undergo appropriate briefing and undertake at least
15 hours practical service over over a minimum of 3
months.
ii. Training and practical service for at least 15
hours, showing regular commitment over a minimum of
3 months.
iii. Complete appropriate course of specialised training
and reach required standard.
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Silver
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i. Undergo appropriate briefing and undertake at least
30 hours practical service over over a minimum of 6
months.
ii. Training and practical service for at least 30
hours, showing regular commitment over a minimum of
6 months.
iii. Complete appropriate course of specialised training
and reach required standard.
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Gold
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i. Undergo appropriate briefing and undertake at least
60 hours practical service over over a minimum of 12
months.
ii. Training and practical service for at least 60
hours, showing regular commitment over a minimum of
12 months.
iii. Complete appropriate course of specialised training
and reach required standard. Duration should be at least
12 months.
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about community service activities.
Expedition
Aim: To encourage a spirit of
adventure and discovery.
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Bronze
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Complete basic training, then undertake minimum of
1 practice trip and 1 test expedition (Both at least
2 days - 1 night duration, averaging at least 6 hours
effort per day).
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Silver
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Complete intermediate training, then undertake minimum
of 2 practice trips (1 practice trip required if completed
Bronze) and 1 test expedition (1 Practice Trip and Test
Expedition must be least 3 days - 2 nights duration,
averaging at least 7 hours effort per day).
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Gold
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Complete advanced training, then undertake minimum
of 3 practice trips (1 practice trip required if completed
Silver, 2 practice trips if completed Bronze) and 1
test expedition (1 Practice Trip and Test Expedition
must be least 4 days - 3 nights duration, averaging
at least 8 hours effort per day).
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more about our expeditions.
Residential
Aim: To broaden experience through
involvement with others in a residential setting.
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Gold Only
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Undertake some shared purposeful activity away from
place of residence for a total period of no less than
5 days (4 nights away). Participants should be in the
company of others from education centres, work or youth
groups who are not their usual companions.
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more about the residential project.
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