HOW DOES IT WORK?

Step 1 Decide what level you want to work at (this will depend on your age, time commitments, etc).

Step 2 Talk to your Detachment Commander and they will talk to your County Duke of Edinburgh Officer and arrange to register you in the Award. Pay for entry to the Award, and receive your Record Book Pack.

Step 3 Decide with your leader what you want to do in each Section of the Award.

Step 4 Get going on your Award. When you have finished a Section, make sure you get it signed in our Record Book by your instructor and assessor. Look after the book - it is your responsibility!

Step 5 When you have completed all the Sections of an Award, hand it in to your Award representative, who will arrange for you to receive your Award.

Step 6 Make sure you get your brassard badge onto your brassard, next to your APC star. Attend a presentation ceremony to receive your Certificate.

Continue on to the next level of the Award.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

This will depend on how much time you can commit to the Award, and the minimum number of months for each Section is explained in this leaflet. For each activity in each Section, you will need to commit an average of about an hour per week. You have until your 25^th birthday to complete any of the Awards, but it takes at least six months at Bronze, 12 months at Silver, and at least 18 months for direct entrants at Gold.

WHY DO THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD?

If you enjoy being a Cadet, then the Award gives you even more to enjoy, and increases the challenge and reward. The payback is even more fun, and an internationally renowned Award, recognised and highly respected by potential employers, colleges and universities. If you move on from Cadets, you can continue with your Award in your new situation.

IF YOU WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED THEN...

Contact your County DofE Officer - Lt S. Saint by clicking here

He can answer your questions on the award or organise to visit your detachment to do a DofE talk to all your cadets