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BRONZE AWARD
DAY 1: SKILLS TRAINING
A fun, and intensive training day covering the DofE expedition Training Framework.
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DAY 2: PRACTICAL TRAINING
The perfect opportunity to practice all the skills learnt during the first training day. Includes First Aid and Emergency Procedure training.
DAY 3 & 4: PRACTICE EXPEDITION
Training expedition in the Mendip Hills AONB - fully supported by our experienced instructors.
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DAY 5 & 6: QUALIFYING EXPEDITION
Qualifying assessment expedition in the Quantocks AONB, remotely monitored by our instructors and assessed by DofE Accredited Assessors.
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MINIMUM NUMBERS: 50
DOFE EXPEDITIONS
Mendip Activity Centre has been training, supervising and assessing DofE participants for over 25 years. ​We provide expedition training, equipment, transport, supervision and assessment for large school groups.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award and Mendip is proud to have been an approved partner since the scheme's inception.
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​SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
Our dedicated DofE team know how to deliver a safe, challenging and fun expedition with the minimum of disruption.
INSTRUCTORS / ASSESSORS
Our instructors are the best in the industry. They hold relevant qualifications and are all DBS checked, first aid trained, experienced and enthusiastic.
AALA LICENSED AND INSPECTED
We are licensed, inspected and approved by the Adventure Authority Licensing Association.
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INSURED
Mendip’s £5 Million specialist public liability insurance is underwritten by the Activities Industry Mutual.
ADVENTUREMARK
The Adventuremark recognises operators that meet standards of good practice in the adventure activity industry.
PHAROS MEMBER
24/7 real-time support to manage serious issues and critical incidents.
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Mendip’s tried and tested Expedition training framework is delivered in a fun, engaging and hands-on way by our enthusiastic, experienced team who will continue the practical training on the ground, guide teams through their practice expeditions and supervise and assess their qualifying expedition.
SILVER AWARD
DAY 1: SKILLS TRAINING
A fun, and intensive training day covering the DofE expedition Training Framework.
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DAY 2: PRACTICAL TRAINING
The perfect opportunity to practice all the skills learnt during the first training day. Includes First Aid and Emergency Procedure training.
DAY 3, 4 AND 5: PRACTICE EXPEDITION
Training expedition in Exmoor National Park - fully supported by our experienced instructors.
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DAY 6, 7 AND 8: QUALIFYING EXPEDITION
Qualifying assessment expedition in Dartmoor National Park - remotely monitored by our instructors and assessed by DofE Accredited Assessors.
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MINIMUM NUMBERS: 28
GOLD AWARD
DAY 1: SKILLS TRAINING
A fun, and intensive training day covering the DofE expedition Training Framework.
DAY 2, 3, 4 AND 5: PRACTICE EXPEDITION
The perfect opportunity to practice all the skills learnt during the first training day. Includes First Aid and Emergency Procedure training.
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DAY 6: TRAVELLING
Travel to expedition area, meet assessor, acclimatise and final pack of kit.
DAY 7, 8, 9 AND 10: QUALIFYING EXPEDITION Qualifying assessment expedition in Brecon Beacons or other National Park - remotely monitored by our instructors and assessed by DofE Accredited Assessors.
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MINIMUM NUMBERS: 14
ONLINE LEARNING
We have designed and developed an online expedition learning platform. This can be used to replace the first day of skills training designed to be fun, engaging and informative. Students can complete it on desktop or mobile devices, in their own time to ensure they are well prepared by the time their practical training and expeditions come around.
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Bite-sized learning with activities, quizzes, videos, images and original content will keep them engaged throughout.
BRONZE
Comprehensive six day package with two overnight camps
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Presentation and evening drop in clinics at your school
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Training framework, supervised training expedition and assessed expedition
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Full administration support including all DofE forms completed
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Website support documents, kit lists, route cards, maps, training support
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Camping fees and overnight expedition
support from experienced instructors
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DofE Accredited assessors, Assessor Reports and Assessment of Aim Presentations
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Submission of group reports on completion via eDofE
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24/7 emergency support​
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Minimum Age 14
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Minimum eight teams (50 people)
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Training venue: Mendip Hills AONB
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Expedition: Quantock Hills AONB
SILVER
Comprehensive eight day package with four overnight camps
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Presentation and evening drop-in clinics at your school
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Training framework supervised training expedition and assessed expedition
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Full administration support including all DofE forms completed
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Website support documents, kit lists, route cards, maps, training support
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Camping fees and overnight expedition support from experienced instructors
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DofE Accredited assessors, Assessor Reports and Assessment of Aim Presentations
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Submission of group reports on completion via eDofE
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24/7 emergency support​
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Minimum Age 15
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Minimum four teams (28 people)
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Training venue: Exmoor
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Expedition venue: Dartmoor National Park
GOLD
Comprehensive ten-day package with seven overnight camps
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Presentation and evening drop-in clinics at your school
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Training framework supervised training expedition and assessed expedition
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Full administration support including all DofE forms completed
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Website support documents, kit lists, route cards, maps, training support
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Overnight expedition support from experienced instructors
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DofE Accredited assessors, Assessor Reports and Assessment of Aim Presentations
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Submission of group reports on completion via eDofE
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24/7 emergency support​
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Minimum Age 16
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Minimum two teams (14 people)
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Price based on practice expedition in Exmoor National Park and qualifying expedition in South Wales
£50
PER PERSON
PER DAY
INC ALL TAXES
£50
PER PERSON
PER DAY
INC ALL TAXES