Are you a new DofE Leader?
Not sure what training you need to complete? Please download the following:
In the Central England Region we offer the following courses:
- Introduction to the DofE
- Expedition Supervisors Course
- Expedition Assessor Accreditation Course
- First aid
- Teaching expedition first aid to participants
- Teaching basic Expedition Skills
- Train the trainer
Training courses at a glance
(more information can be found below)
|
Date
|
Course
|
Cost
|
Venue
|
| Sat 6 Oct |
Introduction to the DofE |
£60 |
Cambridge |
| Sat 20 Oct |
Introduction to the DofE |
£60 |
Sutton Coldfield |
| Sat 10 Nov |
Expedition Supervisors Course |
£60 |
Cambridge |
| Sat 17 Nov |
Expedition Supervisors Course |
£60 |
Sutton Coldfield |
| Sat 24 Nov |
Expedition Assessor Accreditation |
£60 |
Cambridge |
| Sat 1 Dec |
Expedition Assessor Accreditation |
£60 |
Sutton Coldfield |
| Sat 13 Oct |
Train the Trainer |
£60 |
Loughborough |
| Sat 27 Oct |
Teaching Participants First Aid |
£110 |
Loughborough |
Introduction to the DofE
The Introduction to the DofE training course will provide you with the information needed to be a DofE Leader and run DofE programmes within a centre. It will put the learning from e-induction into context in a practical way.
It is suitable for new DofE Leaders as well as existing Leaders who want to improve their DofE knowledge.
The pre-requisite for this course is the completion of e-induction , a free online induction available at www.DofEtraining.org. Please attach a copy of your completion letter or course certificate to your course booking form; your booking form will not be accepted without it.
Find more information on the course here
Date: Saturday 6 October 2012
Venue: Cambridge (full details will be received upon booking)
Time 10-4 (lunch is provided)
Cost: £60
Closing date: 21 September
Download a booking form
Contact: centralengland@DofE.org
Date: Saturday 20 October 2012
Venue: Sutton Coldfield (full details will be received upon booking)
Time 10-4 (lunch is provided)
Cost: £60
Closing date: 5 October
Download a booking form
Contact: centralengland@DofE.org
For more introduction to the DofE courses please click here
Expedition Supervisors Training 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.
The pre-requisite for this course is the completion of e-induction or Introduction to the DofE course. (E-induction is a free online induction available at www.DofEtraining.org). Please attach a copy of your completion letter or course certificate to your course booking form; your booking form will not be accepted without it.
Find more information on this course here
Date: Saturday 10 November 2012
Venue: Cambridge (full details will be received upon booking)
Time 10-4 (lunch is provided)
Cost: £60
Closing date: 26 October
Download a booking form
Contact: centralengland@DofE.org
Date: Saturday 17 November 2012
Venue: Sutton Coldfield (full details will be received upon booking)
Time 10-4 (lunch is provided)
Cost: £60
Closing date: 2 November
Download a booking form
Contact: centralengland@DofE.org
For more expedition supervisors courses please click here
Expedition Assessor Accreditation Scheme (EAAS) course
Find more information on this course here
Please download a booking form below and after completion send it to your DofE Manager or AAP Manager for approval. Please allow at least 3 weeks for this process.
The pre-requisite for this course are
- The completion of e-induction (or Introduction to the DofE course)
- The completion of EAAS pre course learning.
E-induction and EAAS pre course learning are both free and available at www.DofEtraining.org
Please attach a copy of your completion letters (or course certificate) to your course booking form; your booking form will not be accepted without these 2 items. If you have any queries please give us a call 0121 308 9470.
Date: Saturday 24 November 2012
Venue: Cambridge (full details will be received upon booking)
Time 10-4 (lunch is provided)
Cost £60
Closing date: 9 November
Download a booking form
Contact: centralengland@DofE.org
Date: Saturday 1 December 2012
Venue: Sutton Coldfield (full details will be received upon booking)
Time 10-4 (lunch is provided)
Cost £60
Closing date: 16 November
Download a booking form
Contact: centralengland@DofE.org
More Assessor Accreditation courses are listed here
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.
Find more informaton on this course here
Date: Saturday 27 October
Venue: Loughborough (full details will be received upon booking)
Cost £110 cost includes a resource box - pictured above
2nd delegate from same DofE Centre is £60
Closing date: 12 October
Download a booking form
Contact: centralengland@DofE.org
Train the trainer
More information on this course available here
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 13 October
Venue: Loughborough (full details will be received upon booking)
Cost £60 (lunch is provided)
Closing date: 28 September
Download a booking form
Contact: centralengland@DofE.org
Please be aware that incomplete booking forms will not be accepted and your place is not booked until confirmed by the course administrator.