Is DofE Silver worth it?
Is DofE Silver worth it?
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.
What is in the DofE welcome pack?
New DofE participants are sent Welcome Packs directly to their homes when they register an address on their eDofE profile. The pack contains ‘doing your DofE’ information, Assessors’ Cards, leaflets for parents and carers, discount information and offers, and a DofE Card.
Do you need DofE bronze for silver?
Silver is the second level of the Award, and takes a minimum of 6 months to complete if you have completed Bronze or 12 months if you have not completed Bronze – Direct Entry. You can start your Silver Award as soon as you’ve completed your Bronze.
What does DofE Silver involve?
The Silver DofE programme has four sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. You need to do at least six months Volunteering and a minimum of six months on either Physical or Skills and three months on the other. It’s up to you which one you do for longer.
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.
How many hours a week is silver DofE?
Length of time of DofE expeditions
| Level | Duration | Minimum hours of planned activity each day |
|---|---|---|
| SILVER | 3 days and 2 nights | At least 7 hours during the daytime (at least 3½ of which must be spent journeying) |
| GOLD | 4 days and 3 nights | At least 8 hours during the daytime (at least 4 of which must be spent journeying) |
Do universities care about Duke of Edinburgh?
So, yes, universities do like to see a Duke of Edinburgh Award on your UCAS form, but only insofar as it tells them something about you. They don’t care about it per se.
Does DofE count as a qualification?
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is widely recognised by employers and education providers as the definitive qualification for demonstrating self-reliance, commitment and dedication.
