QUEST Core PLUS
10 MONTHS | JAN - NOV | YOUNG MEN
A 10-month Programme from January to November for Young Men aged 17 to 25.
The Core Plus programme has 4 terms; the first 3 terms comprising the Quest Core course which focuses on the development of life skills in five focus areas; Technical, Natural, Physical, Business and Social (which we call Acumens) and ends in July.
The fourth (Spring) term, that runs from September through to the end of November, is dedicated to specialisation when Core Course graduates have the option to focus on skills development in certain selected areas.
QUEST IS TOUGH, PHYSICALLY DEMANDING & HIGHLY DISCIPLINED, BUT A REWARDING & LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE.
Technical ACUMEN
Vehicles and Vehicle Maintenance
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Mechanical and auto-electrical fundamentals.
Welding and Workshop Tools
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Arc welding, Gas welding and use of various commonly used workshop tools.
Building Basics
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Conventional building fundamentals, laying out, trenching, foundations, brick -laying.
Electrical Basics
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Introduction to 220V and 12V wiring systems, practical installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Plumbing Basics
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Introduction to household plumbing, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Woodwork and carpentry
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Practical introduction to working with wood and using the basic tools.
Natural ACUMEN
Bushcraft
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Making fire, shelter, finding food and using resources at hand.
Hunting
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Weapons training, hunting ethics, marksmanship, trophy selection, skinning, meat preparation, butchery work, making biltong and venison cooking.
Fishing
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Rock and surf sea fishing.
Camping and Hiking
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Proficiency in all aspects of camp management, management of hiking gear and equipment, First Aid and body management, water and food and navigation using maps or GPS devices.
Introduction to Wildlife Management and Game Farm Management
Introduction to Livestock Management and Grazing Management
Practical Vegetable Production
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Laying out, soil preparation, composting, planting, weeds, pest control and mulching.
Physical ACUMEN
Physical Fitness and Health
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Understanding fitness development, managing stress and adaptation to build fitness and strength.
Training Disciplines
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Running, trekking, kayaking, gym circuit training, calisthenics and assault course.
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Mountain biking is an optional training discipline from the second term onwards.
Orienteering Challenges and Extended Multi-Discipline Epics
Adventure Sports
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Kayaking, rock climbing, horse riding and mountain biking.
Business ACUMEN
Entrepreneurship and Business Plans
Basic Spreadsheet Use
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Development and understanding of key Financial Statements.
Financial Literacy
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Principles of Investing and Wealth Creation versus Debt Creation.
Social ACUMEN
Principle-Centred Leadership
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Influence, effectiveness, values and the foundation of character qualities.
Character and Mindset coaching
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The character ethic and the personality ethic, growth mindset versus the fixed mindset.
Public Speaking & Communication
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Presentations, recitals, speech-making and critical thinking.
Relationships and Spirituality
Cooking and Catering
NOTE: All Course Curriculum details outlined give a good indication of the content of each course, but some of the course details can vary from year to year. This will not alter the essential fabric, design or effectiveness of the Quest experience, as all the essential Quest training and skills are facilitated by our full-time team of instructors and guides.