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    Certificate in Nature Wellness

    IVE - Health and Life Sciences Discipline
    IVE - Health and Life Sciences Discipline
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    Overview
    Programme Code
    AS524136
    Subject Area
    Health and Life Sciences
    Programme Type
    Certificate
    Offering Institution
    IVE - Health and Life Sciences Discipline
    Contact Hours
    66
    QF Level
    4
    QF Credits
    33
    QF Registration No.
    25/000488/L4
    QF Registration Validity Period
    2025.04.01-2031.08.31
    Programme Class [ AS524136_01 ] Apply Online
    Programme Fee
    HKD$18,200.00
    Attachment
    Programme Poster
    Class Code Commencement Date Class Location Medium of Instruction Apply Online Class Remarks Class Status
    AS524136_01 2026.12.07 Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Sha Tin)
    		Cantonese supplemented with English
    Programme Details

    Programme Information:

    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:

    1. Plan a nature wellness workshop for participants of different age groups and backgrounds based on the related theory and skills.
    2. Deliver a workshop about personal wellness through connecting with the nature; and;
    3. Concern the ethics and safety in workshop delivery.

     

    Module 1: Introduction to Nature Wellness (大自然素養導論)


    Duration: 36 hours
    Class Schedule and Venue:

    • From 7 December 2026 to 19 April 2027, Monday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at IVE (Sha Tin)

    Module 2: Nature Wellness in Practice (大自然素養實務)


    Duration: 30 hours
    Class Schedule and Venue:

    • 12/12/2026 Saturday 10:00 AM -1:00 PM at Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve
    • 19/12/2026 Saturday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM at Camp site (location to be confirmed)
    • 10/1/2027 Sunday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM at Camp site (location to be confirmed)
    • 19/1/2027, 26/1/2027, 2/2/2027 and 16/2/2027 Tuesday 7:00 -10:00 PM at IVE (Sha Tin)
    • 20/3/2027 Saturday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM at Camp site (location to be confirmed) - Assessment

     

    Transportation Arrangement for Module 2 Nature Wellness in Practice:
    On days when classes are held at non-VTC venues, coach service will be provided to transport participants between the nearby public transport points and the activity site entrance if it is far from the public transportation station. Arrangements will be announced at the first lesson.

    Entry Requirements

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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; or

    • 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: 9 November 2026
    Please click the "Online Application" button above to enter your personal information and upload relevant academic and employment documents.

    Important Notes:

    • Applicants who meet the admission requirements will receive a payment notice at a later stage; tuition fees are not required at this point.
    • In general, applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • If the selected class is full, applicants will be notified and offered placement in another class with available seats.
    • Requests to change class will only be accommodated through the waiting list.

     

     

    Ms Carmen Wong

    Email: carmenwong@vtc.edu.hk

    Tel: 2256 7107

     

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