DofE volunteer training
Find out what training you need to do to support DofE locally
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Scouts have access to DofE training to make sure everyone supporting the DofE has the right knowledge and skills.
DofE has an online learning platform making it easy to complete your training whenever you can. There are three courses available which also have Scouting specific modules. You can watch a short video of how to access the DofE Learning Platform.
Training for all DofE volunteer roles
Take a look at our list of DofE volunteer roles if you're unsure what training you need to complete.
This module is for everyone supporting the DofE and takes around 50 minutes. It covers an introduction to the Award and roles.
You'll need an eDofE account to access the learning and you can book onto the pathway via the DofE Opportunity Finder.
If you need an eDofE account, please contact your County/Area DofE lead or email [email protected].
Training for DofE leaders
This training is for all volunteers who are responsible for a DofE group.
This module follows the Foundations Pathway and is for anyone supporting the delivery of the Award.
The pathway consists of around 40 minutes online learning followed by a 90 minute facilitated discussion (bookable via the learning platform) and a final assessment.
This gives a detailed look at the sections, what a DofE journey looks like for participants and the systems and tools to make the programme a success.
You can book onto the pathway via the DofE Opportunity Finder.
Training for expedition assessors
This training is for all volunteers who want to assess expeditions. It's also strongly recommended for those who supervise expeditions.
This module follows the Foundations pathway and is for anyone supporting the delivery of the expedition section as an assessor or supervisor.
The pathway consists of around 2 hours online learning followed by a 90 minute facilitated discussion (bookable via the learning platform) and a final assessment.
The module looks at the DofE roles which support the expedition section and what needs to happen before, during and after the expedition to ensure participants have a safe, high quality and rewarding experience.
To find out more about being a DofE Assessor in Scouts, visit the Guidance for Expedition Assessors page.
You can book onto the Expedition assessor and supervisor pathway via the DofE Opportunity Finder.
Training for DofE Leads
All DofE Leads should complete the Foundations pathway, Delivering the DofE pathway (or previous Introduction to DofE) and the DofE Lead training module.
If you want to verify awards, you also need to complete the DofE Verifier pathway.
This training module includes an introduction to the role, supporting the DofE journey, supporting inclusion, the expedition section, signing off awards and celebrating achievement, managing DofE provision and supporting completion of Scout Top Awards.
You can book DofE Lead training online.
This pathway is for DofE Leads who'll verify DofE Awards.
To enrol on this programme you need to email [email protected].
Successful completion of the pathway is followed by an induction session by a DofE Operations Officer.
Find out more about the DofE's learning pathways to support you in your role and book your training.
Find out how you can support young people to complete their DofE.