Links and Documents

General DofE Gold Resources

DofE Gold Leader: Ann.Campbell@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk

• eDofE
• eDofE Guide
• Choosing your Activities
• DofE Enrolment Form

Practice Expedition (Land)

• MAP: Cairngorms Day 1
• MAP: Cairngorms Day 2
• MAP: Cairngorms Day 3

Qualifying Expedition (Land)

• Day 1 Map and Routecard
• Day 2 Map and Routecard
• Day 3 Map and Routecard
• Day 4 Map and Routecard

Emergencies and First Aid

• First Aid Basics
• Emergencies and Weather

Campcraft

• Campcraft, Country Code and Weather

General Expedition Resources

• Kit List
• KICsingle Form (Formerly EE2)
• Land Expedition Route Card
• Water Expedition Route Card
• The 20 Conditions
• Expedition Aim
• How to pack your rucksack

Practice Expedition (Water)

• Map
• Water Practice Expedition Information

Qualifying Expedition (Water)

• Area Map
• Great Glen Canoe Trail Information
• Canoeing Expedition Kit List

Map Reading and Navigation

• Choosing the right map
• Understanding map symbols
• Understanding contour lines
• 4-figure grid references
• 6-figure grid references
• Features of a compass
• Taking a compass bearing
• Understanding magnetic north
• Navigation 1: Grid references and map symbols
• Navigation 2: Contours, timing, pacing
• Navigation 3: Setting a map and bearings
• Navigation recap and advanced skills