You achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold).
These sections are:
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Volunteering - helping someone, your community or the environment
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Physical - becoming fitter through sport, dance or fitness activities
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Skills - developing existing talents or trying something new
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Expedition - planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey
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Residential (Gold only) - staying and working away from home as part of a team
The length of time you have to spend on each section depends on the level of programme you're doing.