Social
How to lead and take responsibility.
Leadership &
Teamwork.
Courses within the social acumen module are specifically focused on character development and supporting the students through the process of managing/developing their lives and careers. The hope is that students will leave Quest as more confident, resilient and capable young adults, with a sense of purpose and direction. The social acumen also enables students to unlock their leadership potential, including communication and public speaking.
Career & Life
Management
The Career & Life Management course focuses on character development and supporting students in managing and developing their lives and careers. It covers topics such as principles and values, personality, habits and mindsets, group dynamics and teamwork, leadership, goal setting, and coaching.
Interests &
Skills
In the Interests & Skills course, students engage in self-analysis to identify areas to pursue in their work and leisure time, considering their journal entries and previous experiences. They also identify skills they wish to develop further and create plans for their development.
Values
Throughout the program, students are encouraged to reflect on and consider their values through journaling and discussion sessions. At the end of the course, they compile a list of their five key values.
Public
Speaking
The Public Speaking course evaluates students’ familiarity with public speaking, introduces the principles of effective public speaking (based on Toast Masters International), includes speech adjudication and feedback, covers topic selection, idea generation, research, speech structure, drafting, editing, and performance. CV writing and interview skills may also be addressed.
Curriculum
Vitae & Goal
Setting
In this course, students receive assistance in writing their curriculum vitae (CV) and learn interview techniques. They also outline their short, medium, and long-term goals, aligning them with their personality preferences, interests, values, abilities, and skills.
Entertainment
The Entertainment aspect of the course involves students organising and providing entertainment for others. They take responsibility for all aspects of the event, including theme selection, beverages, catering, and potentially producing short comedy DVDs and other projects.
Hospitality &
Catering
The Hospitality & Catering course teaches students a variety of cooking techniques applicable to real-life situations in a top hotel. It covers the fundamental concepts of hospitality, decision-making processes, and implementation.
Communication
The Communication course helps students explore their preferred communication style, identify communication blocks, and develop strategies to enhance communication.
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