Adventure Tourism Diploma Program

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*The program has been approved for delivery by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).

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Adventure Tourism

Total program duration 535 hours (17 weeks)

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Adventure Tourism

Diploma

Total program duration 535 hours (17 weeks)

Adventure Tourism Diploma

Total program duration 535 hours (17 weeks)

Learn the skills of avalanche safety and winter travel. Topic areas include: route finding, snow-pack analysis, and avalanche rescue. The guidelines of this course are mandated by the Canadian Avalanche Association and are consistent with Avalanche Skills Training.
Learn the skills needed to pass the commercial license. This allows you to operate taxis, limousines, ambulances, and certain buses.

You will develop the ability to identify and describe the principals of interpretation by using personal and non-personal interpretation by method and setting. To incorporate a variety of methods in program delivery, you will use effective communication, interesting delivery techniques, know where to find information on a subject or area, prepare the content for an interpretive program, protect the natural resources and follow environment and cultural guidelines. This program follows the occupational standards set by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC).

Designed to prepare you for the aspects and intricacies of leading wilderness trips to a variety of venues. The course focuses on the laws governing and techniques used as guide and manager during out-excursions..
To develop skills needed to competently and legally operate a marine radio.
Expand your knowledge of commonly traveled outdoor recreation areas. Information on weather, plate tectonics, and glaciology are studied and explored to give students a practical working knowledge of information to utilize while operating in these environments and educating clients.
Learn ocean kayaking skills in safety, maneuvering, equipment and self/group rescue. Other areas of study include: navigation, group management, leadership and advanced kayaking techniques.
River Rafting focuses on providing the student with the basic skills of commercial river rafting.
Learn the basics of this popular new sport and tips to teach, and guide groups.

Employment Opportunities

A career in Adventure Tourism can take you anywhere, from adventure tour operator to travel consultant. With education and experience in this field, you can create a career catered to your specific interests and skills. The options are endless! The following are some examples:

Employment Opportunities

After successful completion of this program, students will also receive the following Certifications in addition to their Flight Attendant Diploma:

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