{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe expedition section is usually run by the DofE unit. You can find out more about the requirements on the\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/dofe-sections/expedition/\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition\u0022\u003EExpedition\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;page.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDeliver the training\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe training you need to deliver is outlined in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Expedition-Training-Framework.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition Training Framework (DofE)\u0022\u003EExpedition training framework\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe DofE team has made a useful\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wedbyWM5GKafrH2wqB0ZEhvT0nzpCAI9\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition training pack (Google Drive)\u0022\u003EExpedition training pack\u003C/a\u003E to help you deliver the training, including participant notes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlan the practice and qualifying expedition\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease look at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/expedition-requirements/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition Aim \u0026amp; Requirements (DofE)\u0022\u003Eexpedition requirements\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for full information on making sure the requirements are met. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Expedition-Guide-2024.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition guide (DofE)\u0022\u003Eexpedition guide\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;gives useful information on running expeditions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://help.edofe.org/hc/en-gb/articles/115000571085-eDofE-Mapping-User-Guide\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022eDofE Mapping User Guide (DofE)\u0022\u003EeDofE mapping user guide\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/resources-centre-leaders/?paged=1\u0026amp;category=expedition\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition resources for leaders (DofE)\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?paged=1\u0026amp;category=expedition\u0022\u003EDofE expedition resources\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/running-expeditions/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022How to run DofE expeditions (DofE)\u0022\u003EHow to run DofE expeditions\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/shop/dofe-expedition-kit-list/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022DofE Expedition Kit List (DofE)\u0022\u003EExpedition kit list\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dwFpURSW8b_hFMJh88hi7XLn72Uyen4-\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Route cards (Google Drive)\u0022\u003ERoute card templates\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14KnY82WQ6H-bahwsylT6zKnJRdQMBNm3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Joint Explorer and Network expeditions guidance (Google Drive)\u0022\u003EJoint Explorer and Network expeditions\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EExpedition supervisor\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe expedition supervisor must be present on all expeditions. They\u0027re responsible for the safety, health and welfare of the group whilst on expedition and work in partnership with the assessor to monitor the group throughout their expedition.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe supervisor would need to hold a relevant\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/planning-your-programme/nights-away-and-camping/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights Away and camping\u0022\u003ENights Away permit\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and follow the relevant\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance/\u0022 title=\u0022General Activity Guidance\u0022\u003Eactivity guidance\u003C/a\u003E for the mode of travel. They must make sure that the expedition is notified to their County DofE Lead to check that the DofE requirements can be met. They also need to make sure that Scouts rules are followed, including any additional adventurous activity permits required, Nights Away notification and Lead Volunteer approval.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EExpedition assessor\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExpedition assessors need to be accredited by the DofE and registered to assess with Scouts. Read our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/guidance-for-expedition-assessors/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for Expedition Assessors\u0022\u003Eguidance for expedition assessors\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to learn more.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe assessor must be 18\u002B and not related to the participant. 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