The Expedition Assessor Accreditation Scheme (EAAS) provides the opportunity for new Expedition Assessors to become accredited by the DofE and nationally recognised.
The programme has been designed to provide Expedition Assessors with a clear and consistent understanding of their role and responsibilities.
The process for becoming an DofE-accredited Assessor. There are two routes in which a person can become a DofE accredited Expedition Assessor, depending on their experience.
1: Existing accredited Assessor who has completed a wild country (WCAAS) course (Prior to 1 Jan 2008).
2: Existing or new Assessor who has not undertaken any training course.
If you have any further questions then please do not hesitate to contact your DofE Regional/Country office.
If you wish to transfer from an accredited Bronze/Silver Assessor to an accredited Gold Assessor, please complete the following form:
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EAAS in detail/requirements
The scheme trains and accredits people who want to assess Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions in the UK.
There are four stages to accreditation:
1. Application to join EAAS
Those applying will need to have completed the DofE's online e-induction and have a letter of completion. They must be CRB cleared, at least 18 years old, and have appropriate outdoor skills or qualifications where required. For Gold only, familiarity with at least one area of Gold expedition operation is required - this may include coastal waters or inland rivers. A £5.00 registration fee will be included in the course fee (this fee is waivered for Assessor Network members)
2. Pre-course learning
Everyone will need to complete the pre-course learning which is an e-learning module that will take 20 minutes to complete. It covers the role of the Assessor, the Expedition Assessor Accreditation Scheme, the principles and practicalities of the Expedition section and a look at some of the soft skills required for the role.
3. Expedition Assessors Course
A one day course covering all the parts of the role and responsibilities of Expedition Assessors. For those wishing to be accredited to assess Gold expeditions (or Bronze/Silver expeditions in wild country), there is a further online package of 15 minutes covering wild country notifications, Assessor Networks and other issues.
4. Supported assessment
Assessors will need to undertake a supported assessment supported by a DofE-approved accredited Assessor. There are a set of DofE-approved performance criteria by which potential Assessors will be measured.
Providing the potential Assessor meets the criteria they will be accepted for accreditation.
All online modules are available at www.DofEtraining.org
On accreditation Assessors will be given an ID card, certificate and ID card holder. Note: Accreditation renewal is required for all Assessors every five years.
Benefits
- You will have a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities as an Expedition Assessor
- Increases your knowledge of the Expedition section
- Offers the opportunity to network with other Assessors
- Nationally recognised certificate
- Once accredited the ID card will give you discounts at Cotswold stores across the UK.
- Transferable across the UK.
Course information
Courses are run throughout the year by DofE Regional/Country Offices, as well as by Operating Authorities.
To find out about upcoming dates and prices in your area go here.
For more information on DofE training and other courses visit: www.DofE.org/training