Dates

NEW DATES: March 8-9, 2019 0900 – 1730

 

Location

Creative Secondary School (CSS), 3 Pung Loi Road, Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung, N.T., Hong Kong
Public transportation:
   109M Mini-bus (Hang Hau MTR <---> Oscar by The Sea) 
   796C Bus (So Uk <---> Oscar by The Sea)
   796X Bus (Tsim Sha Tsui (East) <---> LOHAS Park)

For all course information contact Viristar (do not contact venue): [email protected], +852 9786 3415

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Outcomes

• Gain critical knowledge of best practices in outdoor program risk management

• Learn procedures, systems and plans essential to meeting key outdoor safety standards

• Understand how to apply successful risk management strategies to adventure programs, experiential education, wilderness expeditions, and outdoor trips

 

Topics

• Risk Management Planning

• Emergency and Incident Management

• Equipment, Staff, and Program Areas

• Activity Selection

• Participant Management & Medical Screening

• Transportation

• Subcontractors

• Risk Management Standards

• Safety and Incident Reviews

• Safety Culture & Systems Thinking

• And Much More

 

Valuable for

Program Coordinators/Managers, Risk Management officers, Risk Management/Safety Committee members, members of Boards of Directors, executive leadership, Teachers leading or assisting outdoor programmes

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Format

Hands-on experiential format including case studies, presentations, and seminar discussions. Extensive written materials provided, including best practice standards, templates, sample procedures, and information on further resources.

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Certification

From Viristar Risk Management.  Valid for three years.

 

Trainers

Jeff Baierlein, Director, Viristar Risk Management; past Executive Director at Outward Bound USA

劉嘉麗 Kalai Lao, ELP Coordinator, ISF; past programme manager & staff trainer, Outward Bound Hong Kong

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Language

Written materials in English and Chinese. Presentations in English with partial Cantonese interpretation as needed.

 

Cost

$3400 HKD for groups of 5 or more. $3900 HKD individual registration.  Includes: instruction, all activities, written course materials, snacks.