This policy is for all Duke of Ed Leader training with its primary focus being Duke of Ed Leaders. The Duke of Ed Handbook, see Policy 4.5 is the recognised reference document to be used for training all Duke of Ed Leaders, whether staff or volunteers.

Policy

1. The National Board will establish a National Training Panel to ensure:
   1. That as the licensed National Award Operator (NAO) it meets its obligations to the International Award Foundation (IAF) and the needs and requirements of each of the Divisions/Duke of Ed Offices obligations to common law;
   2. Training material and resources are secured/sourced or developed and readily shared nationally.
   3. A National Register of Training is to be maintained. The training register, unless such data is retained and accessed via the ORB, will record:
      1. Training certification number
      2. full name, gender
      3. date/year of birth
      4. work address
      5. telephone
      6. email
      7. Duke of Ed Centre name
      8. Training activity and levels Achieved
      9. Leader accreditation status
      10. Date Achieved and trainer’s name
   4. The continued development of Certified Duke of Ed Leaders by upskilling as required by changing circumstances or markets.
2. An electronic register of all trained Duke of Ed Leaders will be maintained by Divisions/Duke of Ed Office and each National Duke of Ed Centre approved by the National Board to conduct its own training. The Register will be subject to Policy 3.9 National License Monitoring and QA. This training register must be sent electronically to the National Duke of Ed Office when requested.
3. All Divisions are to provide structured training in line with this policy (be that face to face, on-line or a combination) to all their Duke of Ed Leaders. Training is not restricted to courses/workshops and is inclusive of mentoring and all aspects of the new Duke of Ed Leader Onboarding program referred to in this policy, noting that the final mix of delivery of training and the content to be the Divisions/Duke of Ed Offices subject to meeting the intent of this policy
4. If detail in addition to this policy is required, a set of training requirements and standards and supporting notes will be established as required by the National Board on the advice from the National Training Panel.
5. The Standards contained in this policy recognise the variation in the capacity to deliver training amongst Divisions / Duke of Ed Offices and reflect the minimum national requirements, reflective of the IAF.

Training Standards

1. All Duke of Ed Centres (DOECs) must have at least one Duke of Ed Leader trained to the standard specified in this policy at all times, noting the preferred NAO minimum policy requirement is for 2 Certified Duke of Ed Leaders per Duke of Ed Centre.
2. A Duke of Ed Leader must be trained to the standard specified in this policy as well as meet any specific additional criteria required by their Division, before commencing their responsibilities with their Duke of Ed Centre.
3. A Duke of Ed Centre that does not have an active Duke of Ed Leader, may be approved by their Division to appoint an Acting Duke of Ed Leader for a maximum period of six months. All Framework approval or Section/Level approvals for Registered Users during this time must be referred to the Division Duke of Ed Office for supervision and checking before the Duke of Ed Centre approves/recommends a Duke of Ed Level.
4. If a trained Duke of Ed Leader leaves the Duke of Ed Centre or their Duke of Ed Leader role and there is no other trained Duke of Ed Leader (to a Certified Duke of Ed Leader level) at the Duke of Ed Centre, the Division Duke of Ed Office must be immediately notified in writing.
5. The minimum training requirements compulsory for all Duke of Ed Leaders will be
   1. Completion of Level 1 (prior to undertaking the role of a Duke of Ed Leader) and Level 2 (within 6 months of being a Duke of Ed Leader and prior to registering new Users), of the nationally approved training program outlined in 5.2 and 5.3 below. This may be undertaken by online correspondence, face-to-face or a combination of these options.
   2. Level 1 Leader Training (3-4 hours). Minimum content will be aligned with the online Learning Modules in the IAF’s Award Community Hub.

      Level 1 Duke of Ed Induction – IAF’s Online Modules

      Module: Delivering The Duke of Ed

      1. i. What is The Duke of Ed Framework
      2. ii. Non-Formal Education & Learning
      3. iii. The Duke of Ed Framework
      4. iv. Sections of The Duke of Ed Framework
      5. v. Introduction to Safeguarding
      6. vi. Duke of Ed Framework Management

      Module: Online Records Book (ORB) for Duke of Ed Leaders

      Module: Introduction to Safeguarding for all adults involved in The Duke of Ed Framework

      Level 1 Australian Duke of Ed Delivery Module

      1. i. Australian Structure and Governance: Licenses, Policy, Duke of Ed Handbook
      2. ii. Safeguarding and Child Protection
      3. iii. Insurance
      4. iv. Duke of Ed Educational and Youth Development Design Features
      5. v. State/Territory compliance variations
      6. vi. Monitoring and Quality Assurance
   3. Level 2 Leader Training (4-6 hours). Minimum topic content to include
      (Level 1 Leader Training is a prerequisite and Level 2 may include a refresher or a pre-knowledge activity before undertaking Level 2). The following topics will have curriculum developed for each, including learner outcomes, appropriate methodology, resources and evaluation. User guide notes and sample slide deck(s) are available from the NAO Office.
      1. i. Using the Australian Duke of Ed Award Handbook
      2. ii. Interpreting the Principles and The Educational and Youth Development Design Features of the Duke of Ed
      3. iii. Advanced Online Record Book (ORB)
      4. iv. Registered User program management
      5. v. Administration and record keeping (including volunteers, activity providers)
      6. vi. Risk Management
      7. vii. Adventurous Journey management
      8. viii. Promoting and communicating The Duke of Ed Framework – Brand Management
      9. ix. Alumni – Overview of International Alumni Platform
      10. x. Mapping and linking with school and other organisation’s curriculum and objects
      11. xi. Verifying completion of Sections and Levels
      12. xii. Accreditation and recognition – Digital Badges and Learner Portfolios/ Student Wallets, Duke of Ed Leaders & volunteers
      13. xiii. What are further education bodies and employers requiring
   4. Level 1 and Level 2 content and delivery as per this policy is to be reviewed by the NAO following any material changes introduced by the IAF or every 12 months.
   5. All training incorporates progressive assessment to ensure learner comprehension. Level 2 training to include individual assessment post the workshop, preferably using an online tool.
   6. The content of Level 1 and Level 2 Training is not to be incorporated into a single training program including pre-learning reading and activity, eg. as a 2-day course. A minimum 2-month gap is to apply between Level 1 and Level 2 being undertaken. This enables some practical application for the onboarding program to provide some one-on-one training, however, this policy notes that there may be exceptions, refer to Training Standards 3 & 4.
   7. The National Board delegates the National Training Panel authority to approve Level 1 and Level 2 training programs (delivery format and content) as complying with Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
6. Optional Training for a Duke of Ed Leader
   1. Specialist Training (0.25 to 1.0 day). (Prerequisite is Certified Duke of Ed Leader). Examples of these are listed below. For this training to be recognised in the National Register, it needs to be approved by the National Training Panel regarding design, structure, and evaluation.
      1. ORB Advanced Training
      2. Managing the Adventurous Journey Section (Advanced)
      3. Managing Large Duke of Ed Centres
      4. Working with High Needs Youth
7. Duke of Ed Leader Trainer
   1. All individuals (staff and volunteers) training Duke of Ed Leaders must:
      1. Deliver the first two training sessions under the supervision of a qualified Leader Trainer
      2. Complete Level 1 and Level 2 Duke of Ed Leader Training
      3. Have product knowledge and trainer techniques verified via interview and/or recording with a third party, ie. another qualified Leader Trainer, preferably from another Division, or a Qualified Trainer (Train The Trainer level), or completed vocational qualifications such as a Certificate IV Trainer and assessor, or is a qualified teacher with adult education experience.
      4. Approved by the Division’s Board/Committee on the recommendation of the Executive Officer.
8. Duke of Ed Train The Trainer
   1. This role trains Duke of Ed Leader Trainers. People with this trainer status are recognised with a certificate issued by the NAO or the IAF and are recorded in NAO’s Trainer Register. Minimum content to be covered:
      1. Pre-requisite - Complete IAF’s Trainer Skills module, Trainer Skills Module
      2. An assessment of Duke of Ed knowledge, ie. Level 1 and Level 2 courses
      3. Adult learning principles
      4. Training techniques and evaluation skills as per the IAF Train the Trainer course or equivalent eg. a tertiary qualification in Training/Adult Education or demonstrated to the NAO CEO or the National Training Panel that via prior learning and experience that they have competence in delivering training to small groups of adults. This is to be demonstrated by:
         1. verifiable evidence that the trainer has been the lead trainer/facilitator or at least 5 structured training sessions in a variety of settings in either/or the workplace or in a voluntary capacity, which has relevance to the training delivered for the Duke of Ed; or
         2. is a recognised adult trainer (by role or certification) in the workplace or in a voluntary capacity, which has relevance to the training delivered for the Duke of Ed; or has aspects of a. or b. and demonstrates their competence through observed application to a recognised Duke of Ed Trainer (listed on the Division or National Register)
9. Duke of Ed Leader Onboarding to Achieve Certified Duke of Ed Leader Accreditation
   1. Level 1 and Level 2 Training
   2. Engage with a mentor allocated by the Division / Duke of Ed Office for a minimum 12 months
   3. Minimum mentor engagement to be fortnightly for the first 3 months, monthly thereafter
   4. Assessed after 12 months for competence using the QA Policy as a minimum set of criteria, plus
   5. Feedback from the Duke of Ed Centre Principal/Senior organisation officer, confirming their confidence for the Duke of Ed Leader to be accredited
10. Refresher/Ongoing Professional Development: All Duke of Ed Leaders are required to attend or complete (on-line and/or face to face) refresher activities every 3 years. This may be through attending network meetings (eg. min 2 pa) or completing a Duke of Ed Leader refresher online module or re-attending a Level 2 Duke of Ed Leader training.
11. Certificates
    1. Digital certificates or a certificate template for recognising all levels of Duke of Ed accreditation, will be made available by the NAO.
    2. Certificates will be arranged and distributed by the Division or a National Duke of Ed Centre. The training register number must be displayed on the certificate (subject to LMS capacity).
12. Assessors are not required to complete a structured training program (noting that the Level 1 module would be very useful for all Assessors), but must:
    1. receive a briefing information pack (role and Duke of Ed information) or material accessed via the Assessor App or the Assessor online registration process;
    2. be approved by the Registered User’s Duke of Ed Centre/Duke of Ed Leader prior to commencement; and
    3. comply with all State/Territory based Child Protection/Police Check legislation.
13. Duke of Ed Leader Accreditation. Duke of Ed Leaders will have their competence and expertise recognised through the following four tier accreditation process that is based on training, experience, competence, and level of Duke of Ed engagement, as listed in the table below.The accreditation to be introduced by Divisions on a voluntary basis and be mandatory by July 1, 2025. This date recognises the need for the support systems to be developed by the NAO including the required registers.
    1. The accreditation process will be managed by each Division / Duke of Ed Office, strictly following the criteria as shown below, and each accreditation to require the Executive Officer’s approval taking into consideration the Duke of Ed Leader’s consistency of compliance performance.
    2. Each Division / Duke of Ed Office is to record the accreditation status of the Duke of Ed Leader in their records in a manner that enables all current Duke of Ed Leaders at each level to be identified and reported to the NAO.
    3. Any clarification on eligibility is to be provided by the NAO CEO or a delegated NAO Manager.
    4. A certificate (numbered) will be issued by the Divisions/Duke of Ed Offices to the Duke of Ed Leader recognising their level of leader accreditation and recorded in the electronic Register.
    5. A digital badge will be provided, and a stock of Duke of Ed Leader badges will be maintained, as an option, and distributed by the NAO, who will retain a register of requests for badges along with the name of the intended recipients.

²Award Leaders is used within this policy as it is the common term used by the Duke of Ed internationally. Duke of Ed Coordinator refers to the senior Duke of Ed Leader in larger Duke of Ed Centres with two or more Duke of Ed Leaders.
³Refer to its Terms of Reference as approved by the National Board for further detail such as composition, delegations/ authority and role. If a panel is not active, a meeting of 5 or more current Executive Officers and the National CEO will be considered the National Training Panel.