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PARTICIPANT PRESENTATION

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AWARD BASICS

Individual

Non-competitive

Achievable

Voluntary

Development

Balanced

Progressive

Inspiration

Persistence

Enjoyable

The Award’s Ten Guiding Principles

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A 2015 research pilot study conducted by University of Western Sydney has shown that:

“… improvements to a Participant’s self-confidence, ability to cope with change (resilience), leadership, overall effectiveness and active

involvement could be directly attributed to participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and could also be measured.

AWARD RESEARCH

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AWARD FRAMEWORK

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Regular sections require regular activity

ie at least 1 hrper week,

2 hrs per 2 week period,

or 4 hrs per 4 weeks

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► suitably skilled, qualified and/or experienced adults (approved by an Award Centre)

► assist Participants to set suitable goals

► help Participants to develop a program, stay focused and encourage/recognise improvement (mentoring)

► record positive comments and give final signoff (via paper form or email)

Assessors should not be family members

ASSESSORS

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PHYSICAL RECREATIONEncouraging participation in sport and other

physical recreation and improvement of health and fitness

► athletics► basketball► cricket► cycling► dance► golf► gym► hockey► kayaking► martial arts► netball

► rowing► rugby► running► skateboarding► soccer► softball► surfing► swimming► tennis► walking► yoga

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SKILLS

Non-physical (no sweat!)

► animal training► art► astronomy► chess► coaching► cooking► crafts► drama► fashion design► languages

► media production► mindfulness► model construction► music► photography► pilot training► public speaking► reading► singing► web design

Encouraging the development of personal interests and practical and social skills

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Connecting with the community and giving service to others

► animal care - RSPCA / WIRES► Award Assistant (ie a Duke of Ed “deputy”)► conservation / bush regeneration ► emergency services

► State Emergency Service (SES), Rural Fire Service (RFS)

► fund-raising► helping at after school care ► hospital / nursing home visiting► sporting club volunteer / Surf Life Saving Club ► litter reduction / clean-up campaigns► working in at a charity shop► youth leadership

VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Must be for a genuine cause(not for a business / family / friend / neighbour)

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Expeditions:

► Bushwalking► Hiking► Canoeing► Cycling

Explorations:

► Flora/fauna studies► Historical/geographical

surveys► Marine investigations

Encouraging a sense of adventure and discovery whilst undertaking a journey in a group

ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS (AJS)

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Independent team journey

Prepares the team for their independent Qualifying

Journey

Ensures Participants are competent in the necessary

knowledge and skills to safely undertake their

Practice Journey

Practice Journey(s)

Preparation and Training

Qualifying Journey

► Participants must discuss and obtain approval from their Award Leader prior to undertaking each Adventurous Journey

► The Award Centre must approve the Supervisor for each Journey

AJ COMPONENTS

Qualifying AJ Report Observing, recording and reflecting

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Practice and Qualifying journeys:(both are required for each level)

Bronze: 2 days each (avg 6 hrs purposeful effort per day)

Silver: 3 days each(7 hrs per day)

Gold: 4 days (3 nights) each(8 hrs per day)

ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS

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It’s enjoyable

► it’s about getting out there and having FUN!

It’s a fantastic opportunity

► build your Award around activities and hobbies you are already involved in or start something completely new, your Award is created by you for you

► meet new people and make great friends► have adventure and challenge yourself

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It will enhance your personal development

► improve your teamwork, perseverance, generosity, self-discipline, compassion, patience, courage, responsibility, self-reliance, independence and determination

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It’ll look great on your CV

► An internationally recognised Award► highly regarded by employers and universities/tertiary institutions

WHY DO THE AWARD?

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Taking part in the Award enables young people to develop practical skills,

behaviours and attitudesthat are valued by employers

globally

DUKE OF ED EMPLOYABILITY

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EMPLOYERS PROGRAM LAUNCH VIDEO

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https://www.onlinerecordbook.org

GETTING STARTED AND LOGGING

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QUESTIONS?