Duke of Edinburgh's Award Mid Argyll Open Award Group

Requirements

You are required to train for and give service to others.

You should first consider the proposed form of practical service to be followed and then the training required so that the service can be undertaken with competence and insight. Depending on the form of service chosen, this training could range from an outline briefing session to a specialised training course or qualification.

There is flexibility in how the time is spent within the total time span, as long as

there is regular involvement throughout, averaging at least an hour a week.

Forms of service requiring a training course or qualification,

the minimum time requirements include the time spent in training & the time spent in practical service

Training

Your choice may require a course of specialised training.

The course instructor should be aware that that the course is being undertaken as part of your Award. On completion of the course or attainment of the relevant qualification, the course instructor or examiner should sign the appropriate page in your Record Book.

For courses without qualifications, the structure and format of training will vary depending on the agency or organisation involved and the resources available. The course should have an emphasis on practical sessions, supported with additional briefing sessions during these practical sessions. You should use the planning pages to record dates and details of training undertaken for use in the final review.

Where a form of service has a training course or qualification, then the training or qualification should be completed. Where this is not available or appropriate the Operating Authority may authorise adaptations.

Details of qualifications can be found in the Programmes File and on the Award's web site.