The 20 Conditions are applicable to all expeditions. We can support and guide you throughout your expedition process to ensure these are met. DofE want the same standard of expedition abroad as you would have on a UK assessed expedition. This includes remote supervision and self sufficiency during the assessed phase and we comply with these conditions. We have itineraries in many our overseas destinations to incorporate these.
A description of the 20 conditions and our strategies to uphold them are detailed below.
1. Must be by the participants' own physical effort, without motorised or outside assistance
Individuals will trek for the duration of the assessment
2. Must be unaccompanied and self-sufficient
FFE have support systems on the ground that allow DofE groups to have remote supervision that ensures the safety of the group.
3. Supervised by an adult who is able to accept responsibility for the safety of the team
All teams will have a qualified FFE Leader and School Leaders overseeing their expedition.
4. Must have an aim
Chosen by the school and team and the itinerary will be designed to meet this aim.
5. All participants must be properly equipped
FFE have lightweight 4 season tents which are perfect for DofE assessment phases
6. Participants must have completed the required training and practice expeditions
FFE can provide support for the training and practices.
7. One practice expedition must be undertaken.
8. Team must plan and organise their own expedition
We are set up to allow the teams to plan and prepare their expedition with help from the DofE officer at FFE when required and in the spirit of the Award.
9. Assessment must be by an approved assessor
Assessors provided for all DofE expeditions
10. There must be between 4 and 7 in a team
Itineraries designed to allow for small DofE contingents
11. Must be within the qualifying age of programme level
12. Participants must be at the same level of assessment
13. The team must not include those who have completed the same or higher level expedition.
14. Accommodation should be by camping
Lightweight 4 season tents provided by FFE
15. The expedition must be of the correct duration - Bronze 2 days and 1 night, Silver 3 days and 2 nights and Gold 4 days and 3 nights.
We will ensure the itinerary meets the minimum hours of planned activity during the assessed phase.
16. Expedition should normally take place between end of March and end of October
We will ensure the destination is appropriate for the expedition aim and objectives.
17. The expedition should take place in the recommended environment
Itineraries will be suited to Bronze, Silver or Gold award environments as required
18. Expedition must meet the minimum hours of planned activity - Bronze 6 hours planned activity of which at least 3 hours journeying; Silver 7 hours planned activity of which at least 3 ½ hrs journeying; Gold 8 hours planned activity of which 4 hours journeying.
19. A substantial meal should be cooked and eaten by the participants each day
Facilities will provided for cooking
20. A presentation must be prepared and delivered after the expedition.
.PNG)
