*New courses added 21 July*
Are you a new DofE leader?
Not sure what training you need to complete?
Please download the following:
Course Booking forms
In the Midlands we offer the following courses:
- Introduction to the DofE
- Introduction to the Expedition Section
- Expedition Supervisors Course
- Expedition Assessor Accreditation Course
- First aid
- Teaching expedition first aid to participants
- Train the trainer
Regional Training Day and Leaders Conference 2010
Unfortunately this event has now been cancelled due to low numbers. Alternative training will take place locally in consultation with Operating Authorities
This course will provide an understanding of our mission, guiding principles, sections and relevant DofE Leader information.
Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Venue: Stafford
Cost: £40 (includes a copy of the DofE Handbook)
Closing date: 24 September
Contact: Regional Office
Date: Saturday 5 March 2011
Venue: Stafford
Cost: £40 (includes a copy of the DofE Handbook)
Closing date: 25 February
Contact: Regional Office
Introduction to the Expedition Section
On this course you will learn about the requirements of the Expedition section, how to plan effective training sessions and practice expeditions, learn who can assess your expeditions and explore how your participants can get the most from this section.
This course is an ideal follow on from the Introduction to the DofE course.
Date: Saturday 16 October 2010
Venue: Stafford
Cost: £40
Closing Date: 8 October
Contact: Regional Office
Date: Saturday 19 March 2011
Venue: Stafford
Cost: £40
Closing Date: 11 March
Contact: Regional Office
Expedition Supervisors Course
This course will provide a pathway for both existing and new Expedition Supervisors.
The course has been designed to provide Expedition Supervisors with an understanding and consistent interpretation of their role and responsibilities within the DofE, ensuring a high quality experience for all young people.
Date:Saturday 6 November 2010
Venue:Stafford
Cost: £55
Closing Date: 29 October
Contact: Regional Office
Date:Saturday 2 April 2011
Venue:Stafford
Cost: £55
Closing Date: 25 March
Contact: Regional Office
Teaching expedition first aid to participants
Would you like to learn how to teach first aid to DofE participants?
Do you need some new ideas?
Then this is the course for you!
Focusing on how to teach first aid to DofE participants, this day long course will give you the confidence to deliver first aid training to participants, using great training methods and resources.
All delegates will receive a resource box which will give equipment, ideas and support when delivering training.
Pre-requisites are an approved in-date first aid certificate and an approval to deliver first aid training to participants from your OA.
Date:Saturday 25 September 2010
Venue:Notttingham
Cost: £100 (£55 for second delegate from same DofE centre)
Closing Date: 17 September
Contact: Regional Office
Date:Saturday 15 January 2011
Venue:Stafford
Cost: £100 (£55 for second delegate from same DofE centre)
Closing Date: 7 January
Contact: Regional Office
Expedition Assessor Accreditation Scheme (EAAS) course
To request a booking form for an EAAS course please contact the named organiser as detailed below. Please note that your forms will need to be approved and signed by your Operating Authority so allow at least 3 weeks for this process.
Date: Saturday 12 February 2011
Course Venue: Stafford
Cost £55
Closing date: 4 February
Train the trainer
The DofE’s Train the Trainer programme has been developed to provide potential trainers with an opportunity to explore training delivery methods, style and content and to help ensure high quality training is provided
to everyone.
This course is for those people who may already be delivering DofE training on behalf of their OA who have received no formal training, those with a
general interest in the subject or those who want to gain some
more skills and knowledge in a training environment.
Date:Saturday 23 October
Venue:Stafford
Cost: £50
Closing Date: 15 October
Contact: Regional Office
Please be aware that incomplete booking forms will not be accepted and your place is not booked until confirmed by the course administrator.
All advertised course fees are valid for Operating Authority leaders and volunteers only. All other course fees are available upon application to Regional Office.