DofE Lessons

Where schools choose to deliver some or all of the  Bronze, Silver or Gold Training Frameworks we have provided a number of videos, downloads and worksheets.

Download the DofE The expedition section process leaflet that explains the whole process

First Aid and Emergency Procedures

• A video from SJA on how to use your First Aid kit
• Action in an emergency – resuscitation, airway, breathing and circulation.
• Videos  on hypothermia, Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion
• A video from SJA on wounds and bleeding.
• A video from SJA on shock.
• Videos on blisters, cuts, abrasions, minor burns and scalds, headaches, insect bites, sunburn, splinters.
• The recognition of more serious conditions such as sprains, strains, dislocations and broken limbs.
• Watch a video on knowing what to do in the case of an accident or emergency.
• Summoning help – what people need to know, telephoning for help, written message.
• Getting help, self-help and waiting for help to arrive, keeping safe and warm, helping people to find you.

An awareness of Risk and Health and Safety issues.

• Expedition fitness.
• Telling people where you are going.
• A fun video to promote discussion on identifying and avoiding hazards
• Keeping together.
• Weather forecasts – knowing how, where and when to obtain weather forecasts, relating weather forecasts to observed conditions, looking for signs which will indicate changes in the weather.
• Download the  Expedition Behaviour article from the DofE magazine

Preparatory map skills

• Download the Map Reading Made Easy leaflet, this is a good revisions booklet for silver and gold groups.
• Download the Navigation Skills article from the DofE magazine
• A video from OS on Contour Lines
• A video from OS on Map Symbols
• A video from OS on Grid References

Practical Map Skills

• A video from Mountaineering Ireland on Setting the Map
• A video from Mountaineering Ireland on Distance, Timing and Pacing

Compass Skills

• A video from OS on Compass Bearings
• A video from Mountaineering Ireland on Taking and Using Bearings

Campcraft, equipment and hygiene

• Download the DofE Expedition Kit Guide
• Download the DofE article on Boots or watch 2 videos on Choosing your boots and Which Boots?
• Download the DofE article on Boots and Feet
• A video from GoOutdoors on choosing your expedition kit and choosing the right Waterproof Jacket
• Three videos on Packing your Rucksack and Packing your Rucksack and Packing your Rucksack
• A video on how to Adjust your Rucksack
• A video from Mountain Warehouse on how to fit a rucksack
• Download the Environmental Impact of expeditions article from the DofE magazine
• Lyme Disease / Ticks

Food and Cooking

• Download the DofE article on the Stove safety instructions
• Download the DofE article on Menu article and their article on Healthy Eating on Expeditions
• Download our E3 Bronze Menu Planner
• Download our E3 Silver Menu Planner
• Download our E3 Gold Menu Planner

Countryside and Highway Codes

• Watch a Countryside Code video
• Download the DofE article on the Environment
• Download the DofE article on Sustainable Expeditions
• Link to the Highway Code

Some extra info for GOLD expeditions

• Information from Mountaineering Ireland, Is the water safe?
• Download the where-to-go-leaflet.asp leaflet – a guide on how to manage calls of nature on expedition.