Princes Trust Award and Duke of Edinburgh Award

Course outline:

The Prince’s Trust Achieve Programme

On the Achieve Programme you will learn in a relaxed and informal environment, completing your work through practical tasks and projects. Study topics that will help develop your life skills and get you ready for employment or further education. You will also have the opportunity to take part in special ‘enrichment’ sessions arranged for you by The Prince’s Trust – fly drones, build robots or have a go at gorge walking or rock climbing!

What is the Duke of Edinburgh award?

A life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement; respected by employers.

DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life.

14–24 year olds can do a DofE programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, and training for and completing an expedition.

Any young person can do their DofE – regardless of ability, gender, background or location. Achieving an Award isn’t a competition or about being first. It’s all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.

Through doing the DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and university and job applications. Top employers recognise the work-ready skills Award holders bring to their business.

Why you should study Princes Trust and Duke of Edinburgh Award:

You'll have the chance to try lots of new things such as:

• Delivering a community project and making a real difference in your local area

• Learning all sorts of new skills to help with meeting new people and building your confidence

• Taking on a business challenge to put your entrepreneurial skills to the test

• Improving your knowledge and ability to look after yourself and live a healthy life

• Top tips to help you write the perfect CV and get ahead in your career

It is completely practical, and coursework based. So you will not need to complete any exams, just build up a portfolio of evidence to gain enough credits for a Level 2 Qualification.