Setting Up a Continuing Educaiton Fund
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3-Day Outward Bound Certificate Course
Introduction
Everyday we interact with families, colleagues, friends and acquaintances. What if each interaction could be more meaningful, productive or mutually beneficial?Are you aware of your engagements? Are you giving the most you can from each and every encounter?
Through interacting with a diverse peer group, participants might rediscover old inspirations, establish new directions and open their vision to new perspectives. The programme is an open platform for those who are eager to achieve and discover more about their perceived capabilities, to challenge the status quo of what was thought to be possible and most importantly seek adversity over taking the path of least resistance. This course is perfect for those wishing to seize the day, turn a new page, and begin a new chapter in their lives. These 3 days are an introductory experience into what one can achieve should they put their minds to it with the support of those around them.
Take advantage of the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) to gain up to 80% reimbursement after completing one of the approved programmes below:
- 3-Day Outward Bound Certificate Course
- 8-Day Outward Bound Certificate Course
- COURSE NAME
3-Day Outward Bound Certificate Course
- DURATION
3 days 2 nights
- AGE GROUP
18 - 65
- CEF COURSE CODE
27Z01253A
- INSTITUTION CODE
503
- INSTITUTION NAME
OUTWARD BOUND HONG KONG (OBHK)
- KEY AREA OF STUDY
Interpersonal and interpersonal skills for the workplace
- COURSE FEE
HK$ 3,240
- COURSE NATURE
Expedition-style - Land and/or Sea kayaking. Groups will leave base on the first day of course, and not return to base until the last day of the course. The group will be moving to a new campsite every night as you travel along your expedition route.
- SAFETY RATIO
We maintain a high staff to participant ratio (1:6). There will
be 12 participants maximum per group plus 2 instructors,
which is our safety ratio for all groups of all age. - SUBSIDY
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable up to 80%
- VENUE
Outward Bound Hong Kong - Tai Mong Tsai Base
- ADDRESS
210 Tai Mong Tsai Base, Sai Kung, New Territories
- START TIME (DAY 1)
09:15
- FINISH TIME (DAY 3)
15:30
- QR Number
N/A
- QF Level
N/A
Course Outline
The following is an example of what your itinerary may look like. Your actual course plan will vary according to permitting, weather, participant skills and abilities, and instructor planning/ assessment.
DAY 1 COURSE START / TRAINING PHASE
- The spirit of readiness
- Setting expectations: Participants to strive for a common goal as they will know each other's purpose for attending the course.
- Front loading: Participants realise their input and the importance of sharing the experience prior to the course.
- Team building: An opportunity to learn discussion planning and execution.
- Preparation and gear packing for this 3-day journey: Participants will be introduced to the gear that is needed for the entire duration of the course. They'll learn the basic every-day living in the outdoors.
- Water confidence and deep-water entry: Self-awareness and self-confidence.
- Safety briefing: Safety precautions
- Mapping route and overnight at campsite
DAY 2 MAIN PHASE
- Morning routine
- Land or sea expedition
- Introductory lessons to kayaking, camp craft, navigation
- Working on resilience, responsibility of ownership with the choices they made.
- Boosting group interaction (deal with frustrations, challenges and executions)
- Overnight at campsite
DAY 3 FINAL PHASE
- Morning routine
- Back to base: A chance to demonstrate what they have learnt. A reflection during the course
- Gear clean up: Responsibility
- Vertical challenge: Focus on individual strength
- Reflection and final review: Leadership and encourage independence. Team roles and decision making.
- Significant learning and discovery. Learning not just about outdoor challenges but also how to transfer expedition to the daily life.
- A presentation of the Outward Bound certificates Course
Course Preparation
- ARRIVAL
Arrive half an hour before your start time. This gives you time to proceed to the meet up point and await your group members.
- WHAT TO WEAR
We recommend you wear course clothing and shoes.
The most important part is what the material is made from, not its brand name.
In general, avoid cotton/ cotton blends and stick to synthetic fabrics like polyester or natural fibers like silk and wool. Being dressed for the course will also further efficiency on your first day.
- INSTRUCTIONS AND SKILLS
Previous swimming and kayaking experience are not necessary. We will teach you the skills for wilderness journey both interpersonal and technical skills. Technical skills include: how to pack appropriately, navigation, and to cook your group meals over stoves and pots washing.
Take Advantage of the Continuing Education Fund
The CEF aims to subsidise adults (aged 18 to 70) with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training.
- Hong Kong residents who have the right of abode or the right to land or to remain in Hong Kong without restriction, i.e. "A" (right of abode), "R" (right to land) or "U" (remain in Hong Kong without restriction) should appear below the date of birth on the HK Smart Identity Card, or holders of one-way permit from Mainland China.
- Aged between 18 and 70
- Have enrolled in and paid the tuition fee for the CEF reimbursable course
- Have not obtained any other public funds or assistance under any other publicly-funded financial assistance schemes for the same course.
FAQ
Applications for fee reimbursement for CEF course(s) which commenced on or after 1st April 2019 must be submitted within one year upon the successful completion of the courses and before the applicants reaching the age of 71. Late applications will not be accepted.
For users to view the application status of all their student financial assistance applications under the SFO.
My Application Status
Information for Continuing Education Fund Guidance Notes for Application, application form etc.
Forms & Download
Source: https://www.outwardbound.org.hk/continuing-education-fund-reimbursable-courses
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