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Certificate in Nature Wellness
| Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
| AS524136_01 | 2026.01.06 |
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Sha Tin)
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Sha Tin) |
Cantonese supplemented with English |
This programme aims to equip learners with basic knowledge and skill so as to facilitate them to develop nature wellness awareness and inspiring participants through workshop coaching activity. It also seeks to equip learners with techniques to be a successful coach in nature wellness workshop.
The programme objectives of Certificate in Nature Wellness are to:
1) Connect participants with nature and inspire their awareness of wellness; and
2) Be a successful coach of nature wellness workshop.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the programme, learners will be able to:
(a) plan a nature wellness workshop for participants of different age groups and backgrounds based on the related theory and skills.
(b) deliver a workshop about personal wellness through connecting with the nature; and;
(c) concern the ethics and safety in workshop delivery.
Module 1: Introduction to Nature Wellness
Duration: 36 hours
Module 2: Nature Wellness in Practice
Duration: 30 hours
Class Schedule and Venue:
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Duration | Activity |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Lecture 1 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Lecture 2 |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Sat | 09:45 | 12:45 | 3 | Field trip 1 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Lecture 3 |
| 7 Feb 2026 | Sat | 10:00 | 17:00 | 5 | Field trip 2 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Lecture 4 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Lecture 5 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Tutorial 1 |
| 7 Mar 2026 | Sat | 10:00 | 17:00 | 5 | Field trip 3 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Lecture 6 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Lecture 7 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Tutorial 2 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Sat | 10:00 | 17:00 | 5 | Field trip assessment |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Lecture 8 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Workshop 1 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Workshop 2 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Tutorial 3 |
| 5 May 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Workshop 3 |
| 12 May 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Workshop 4 |
| 26 May 2026 | Tue | 19:00 | 22:00 | 3 | Tutorial 4 (Presentation) |
Transportation Arrangement for Module 2 Nature Wellness in Practice:
On days when classes are held at non-VTC venues, a one-way coach service will be provided to transport participants from nearby public transport points to the activity site entrance.
Entry Requirements
(1) Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, plus at least one year of relevant work experience, or equivalent; or
(2) Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/ Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, plus at least two years of relevant work experience, or equivalent; or
(3) Completion of a QF Level 3 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board plus at least one year of relevant work experience; or
(4) Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above plus at least one year of relevant work experience AND a pass in an oral entrance assessment.
(5) At least two years of relevant work experience plus other relevant verifiable prior learning that are deemed appropriate by respective Programme Board AND a pass in an oral entrance assessment.
Financial Assistance Scheme
Vplus Subsidy Scheme
This course is an eligible programme under “Vplus Subsidy Scheme – Vplus Health and Life Sciences”. Under this scheme, successful applicants will be refunded 60% of the paid tuition fees of eligible programmes, subject to a maximum of $36,000 per person.
For details and application, please visit https://vplus.vtc.edu.hk/hls.
Remarks
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
Please click the "Online Application" button above to enter your personal information and upload relevant academic and employment documents.
Important Notes:
â¦Â Applicants who meet the admission requirements will receive a payment notice at a later stage; tuition fees are not required at this point.
â¦Â In general, applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
â¦Â If the selected class is full, applicants will be notified and offered placement in another class with available seats.
â¦Â Requests to change class will only be accommodated through the waiting list.
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