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Skill

The Skill section of the Bridge Award encourages you to develop practical skills in an area of interest to you.

It could be:

  • artistic
  • academic
  • technical
  • or another area.

You can do any of the following:

  • continue to develop skills and knowledge in an activity you already do
  • study a new topic of personal interest
  • complete a specific project, such as making a piece of furniture.

Activity examples

You should choose something that is not a sport or physical activity.

Ideas include:

  • Academic: biology, history, astronomy, extension classes.
  • Communication: braille, debating, foreign language, journalism, sign language.
  • Creative arts: art appreciation, creative writing, drawing, film production, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture.
  • Design: fashion, jewellery design, web design.
  • Music and performing arts: acting, playing a musical instrument, singing.
  • Practical: computing skills, cooking, gardening, sewing, keeping pets.
  • Other hobbies: astrology, fishing, juggling, meditation, puppetry, stamp collecting.

Requirements

  • You don’t need to be part of a club—an adult with skills and experience in your chosen activity should help you and be your Assessor.
  • You can count an activity you do during school but you need to prove you are doing most of the activity in your own time.
  • You can do the same activity in Level 1 and Level 2—you just need to show that you’re improving and building your skills at each level.
  • You should present any relevant workbook, log-book, specimens, craft work or articles to your Award Leader for assessment.

Time commitment

Level 1: learn and develop your skills in an interest or hobby for at least 2 months.

Level 2: participate in a practical way in an interest or hobby for at least 4 months.

Helpful information

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Find out more about The Duke of Ed Skill.

Contact us

For further information contact the Queensland Award Operating Authority, Department of Education.

Phone: 1800 177 338 (freecall)

Email: qld.award.office@qed.qld.gov.au