The Duke of Edinburgh award is a programme of activities for you to do in your spare time. There are three Awards to try for: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Gold takes the longest to do and is the hardest one to try for - usually, people start off on the Bronze award.
It takes at least 6 months to do a Bronze Award, at least 12 months for a Silver and at least 18 months for a Gold Award. If you already have a Duke of Edinburgh's Award, it may take you less time.
You'll discover how choosing, planning and achieving personal goals can change your life. It's proving popular, as over 225,000 young people in the UK are now doing the Award. What's more, as many employers regard the Award as an extra qualification, what you do could even benefit your career.
It takes at least 6 months to do a Bronze Award, at least 12 months for a Silver and at least 18 months for a Gold Award. If you already have a Duke of Edinburgh's Award, it may take you less time.
You'll discover how choosing, planning and achieving personal goals can change your life. It's proving popular, as over 225,000 young people in the UK are now doing the Award. What's more, as many employers regard the Award as an extra qualification, what you do could even benefit your career.
And, with so many others taking part, you're sure to make some new friends too - and, of course, you'll have the time of your life!
The BTEC First Diploma in Public Services is an internationally respected qualification is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A*- C level. The course mixes theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications , problem solving and fitness. The syllabus has been designed to improve valuable life skills. Cadets learn professional CV preparation, interviewing techniques, communication, first aid, adventure training, health and nutrition.
Cadets must be 16 to enrol in the BTEC Programme. In addition to existing Cadet activities, Cadets are required to complete the course syllabus which includes supervised adventure training activities and occasional weekend training. All coursework is assessed by Edexcel.
The BTEC is run by the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation (CVQO) and provides the opportunity for members of the Army Cadet Force to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications. It offers a wide range of qualifications that have been carefully selected to show employers and educators the wide range of skills including leadership, team-
For more information about the BTEC see SI. Lazell.