DUKE OF EDINBURGH Skills Section
(COMING SOON)
Delivering Courses for the Skills Section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award
As an approved activity (AAP) provider we are proud to offer a variety of courses that can be used to achieve your Bronze, Silver or Gold Award as part of your Skills Section. Our online cookery courses fulfill the necessary requirements, so you can start your journey to gain confidence in the kitchen right now!
Coming Soon in 2026…
Want to find out more - keep reading….
What are the dofe Requirements?
The skills section of the DofE award helps participants discover their potential, nurture a personal interest, and develop practical or social skills. Participants can choose an online cookery course to achieve this goal.
The key requirements are:
Duration: - choose the length of time depending on the award level you are seeking to achieve (Bronze, Silver or Gold).
Commitment: spend at least one hour per week on your chosen activity.
Assessment: set goals and have your progress verified.
Evidence: log your progress, including taking photos, making notes, and achieving certificates.
You can find a summary of the DofE requirements for the skills sections on the DofE website here
What courses can i do with fresh tracks for my skills section?
Enroll with us for your skills section and see your confidence and ability in the kitchen grow. Our online cookery courses are the perfect choice for either your Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Learn how to make delicious food and start your journey to becoming a chalet host or simply a better cook.
We have two online courses for you to chose from:
Aspiring Chalet Cooks Level 1 (coming soon!)
Aspiring Chalet Cooks Level 2 (coming soon!)
You can either complete them as stand alone courses or you can start with level 1 and move onto level 2 which will build on the cookery skills you have developed in level 1.
Ok sounds interesting…how does it work and what’s included?
Each course is 13 weeks with a new recipe for you to complete. Both courses have easy to follow recipe cards and written instructions and are accompanied by our video tutorials, delivered by our cookery school tutors, Steve and Becky. You will be able upload your pictures so we can see what delicious food you have made and upon completion of the three month course, we will issue an assessors report and certificate. You can also keep your photos and comments in a logbook for your own records.
great…so what will I be cooking?
We have designed these courses to help spark your passion for cooking and hosting dinner parties. Maybe you have heard about chalet hosting or even stayed in a catered chalet on a skiing trip, or maybe you are just keen to improve your cooking skills. Either way these courses are a great way to improve and find out more about how to prepare and serve delicious food.
Here are a few examples of things you will get to cook in either the Level 1 or Level 2 course:
Breakfasts - American Pancakes and French Toast
Afternoon Teas - Rocky Roads and Yoghurt Cakes
Canapes - Pesto Pinwheels and Mushroom Blinis
Starters - Savoyard Salad and Sweetcorn Fritters
Main meals - Tartiflette and Beef Bourguignon
Desserts - Lemon Possets and Sticky Toffee Pudding
why should i choose Fresh Tracks?
At Fresh Tracks we truly care about your learning experience and want to share our passion with you. Here are some of the reasons why booking with us will be the best decision you’ll make.
Years of experience, expert tuition
Learn from experienced chalet hosts and tutors who know how to teach real, practical skills.
Flexible course options
Choose from our two online courses for the Skills section to fulfill your Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.All paperwork sorted
Assessor reports and certificates completed correctly and on time — no stress, no chasing.A skill for life
Practical cookery and life skills that go far beyond the Award itself.Affordable and easy to follow
Clear structure, realistic learning, and great value for everyone.
“Really great cookery and chalet course - couldn’t recommend it enough!”
“The recipes were delicious and achievable, with just the right mix of challenge and support.”
what should i do now?
If you are looking at doing our online courses for your Skills section then, click on one of the buttons below to find out more about the Level 1 or Level 2 Aspiring Chalet Cooks course. Once you sign up we'll send you everything you need to know, and you're ready to start cooking!
If you have any questions about which course is best for you don't hesitate to ask — we're here to help!