The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

A variety of courses and opportunity come up throughout the year, to help participants complete their Awards. Visit this page regularly to find out what's happening in Bexley.

Courses

Basic Expedition Leaders Award (B.E.L.A)

This is a Nationally recognised qualification for teaching and leading groups in low level British Countryside. It is ideal for teachers and youth workers and D of E award Leaders or if you are involved in leading a group in the outdoors. This course is 90 hours and is lead over 3 weekends and 5 evening sessions. There are opportunities for it to be undertaken as a fast track one week course the 90 hrs must include 2 residential periods and include 2 nights under canvas.

Our next Basic Expedition Leadership Training course starts February 2005. Contact Justin Nichol on 020 8836 8266 to book your place NOW!

Information on Basic Expedition Leadership training course (144Kb pdf file)

Expedition Training

Based on our extensive experience we offer a range of training from camp craft and navigation to Expedition First Aid, survival skills and Expedition planning and preparation.

Course dates arranged for Award Groups on request.

Opportunities

If you would like to offer your time for one evening a week, why not be a Volunteer and help support the Award in your area. For further information please contact the Award Team at 020 8836 8276, or email dukeofedinburgh@bexley.gov.uk.