The course is open to male 18-21 year olds and runs from 7th February to 21 August each year. There are two short breaks during this time. At the same time Quest is not for everyone. Not all candidates who apply will be accepted, and not all candidates who start the programme will finish it. It is truly challenging. Individuals will be assessed on a mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional level prior to joining the programme.

During the course of the programme a young man's character will be tested; he will develop physical and mental courage tempered by a sense of what is right. By the end of the seven months, he will have developed real mental grit, exceptional physical stamina and posses near unbreakable self esteem.

Throughout he will confront and conquer his fears on an individual level and as part of a team. Through this team work exceptional bonds of friendship will be established that will last a lifetime; most importantly they will have developed the real essence of leadership which is carrying people with them by persuasion and example. By the end of the programme, the participants will be equipped to take responsibility for their own destiny by making decisions based on a variety of experiences and knowledge gained during the programme.