Northern Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism (NORE)

This program has been suspended until further notice.

"The program introduced me to a wide range of practical skills and business knowledge that have been absolutely invaluable in setting up my own guided hiking business. Surrounded by mountain wilderness, Valemount was a fun and motivating learning environment.” -- Gy Ovenden, NORE graduate

Northern Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism (NORE)

Certificate

• Full-time • Starts: August • Fees,

Communications 12), or ABE

ECOT 187

Avalanche Skills

Advanced Certificate or GED

Training*

entire program: $7,275 • Nine

Certificate.

ENGL 195

Effective

months • Valemount campus

Communications

2.

Successful completion of one of the

The NORE program takes place in

following: Accounting 11, Math

Semester 2

January - June

Valemount, a vibrant, friendly commu-

11A, Introductory Math 11,

ECOT 152

Interpretive Guiding

nity surrounded by a world-class

Applications of Math 11, Principles

Skills

outdoor recreation playground. NORE

of Math 11, Math 044, or Math 045.

ECOT 160

Environmental

has small class sizes and a proven track

Stewardship

3.

A work/volunteer experience

record of successful students employed

ECOT 161

Entrepreneurship in

resumé listing

in adventure tourism. NORE instruc-

Ecotourism

tors are active in the industry and

a) Experience in tourism and/or

ECOT 174

Freshwater Fishing I*

committed to student success.

customer service

ECOT 175

Rafting I*

b) Level of knowledge and interest

ECOT 179

Canoeing I*

in natural history

ECOT 190

Work Experience

Careers

MGT 154

Applied Interpersonal

c) Experience and level of proficien-

Get the skills you need to work in the

Skills

cy in ecotourism field activities

outdoor recreation industry. Our nine-

Any two of the following three courses:

month certificate can lead directly to a

d) Three references who have first-

job, or you can continue your education

hand knowledge of the items

ECOT 171

Cross Country Ski

by applying your credits towards a

listed in a), b), and c)

Touring*

tourism degree or diploma.

ECOT 173

Snowmobile Touring*

4.

Applicants must be in good mental

ECOT 185

Dog Sledding*

Our graduates have worked as profes-

and physical condition and able to

sional guides in

participate in moderate outdoor

*Technical skill course. To receive a

recreation activities. They must

NORE certificate, you must obtain a

• Rafting

provide a doctor’s certificate of

satisfactory passing grade of 75% or

• Fishing

health.

higher in 7 of the 8 technical skill

• Mountain biking

5.

Students must provide proof of

courses, and successfully complete all

other courses (theory courses).

• Driving all-terrain vehicles (ATV-ing)

medical coverage.

• Canoeing

Note 1: Students must sign a liability

release form. For students under age

Housing

• Hiking

19, the form must also be signed by a

The College will assist students in

• Horseback riding

parent or legal guardian.

finding suitable accommodation by

• Snowmobiling

Note 2: Before entering the program,

providing students with a list of

applicants may be required to take an

contacts for rooms, apartments, and

• Dogsledding

assessment in English and math admin-

houses available for rent in and near the

Graduates have also worked as

istered by the College.

village of Valemount.

• Nature interpreters

• Recreation co-ordinators

Program outline

Clothing and equipment

• Park information counsellors

Semester 1

August - December

Participants will be required to provide

• Children’s camp leaders

ECOT 150

Introduction to Tourism

a substantial amount of personal

and Ecotourism

clothing and equipment for this

• Ski and snowboard instructors

ECOT 154

Leadership in Tourism

program either through purchase or

ECOT 155

Trip Planning and

rental. This includes clothing, back-

Admission requirements

Emergency Situation

pack, sleeping bag, boots, etc. The

Management

College provides group equipment such

1. Successful completion of Grade 12

ECOT 157

Wilderness First Aid

as canoe equipment and rafting equip-

(with English 12 or English 12: First

Responder

ment. A list of required clothing and

Peoples, Communications 12, or

ECOT 165

Natural History

equipment is available at

Technical and Professional

ECOT 180

Dayhiking*

www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount, or will be

ECOT 182

Horse Trail Guiding*

mailed out upon request.

www.cnc.bc.ca

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Northern Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism (NORE) Certificate cont’d

Selection process

In those cases where the program is

oversubscribed on the review date,

selection will be made on the basis of

the resumé submitted with an emphasis

placed on the relevance and extent of

experience in tourism and/or customer

service, level of knowledge and interest

in natural history, and experience and

level of proficiency in ecotourism field

activities.

Assumption of risk release

Due to the varying levels of risk associ-

ated with outdoor recreation activities,

participants will be required to sign an

Assumption of Risk and Indemnifying

Release form. In the case of partici-

pants under the age of 19 years, the

form must also be signed by a parent or

legal guardian.

You might also be interested in . . .

• Natural Resources and Environ-

mental Technology Diploma

Important dates

• Classes: TBA

For more information

CNC Valemount

99 Gorse Street

PO Box 789

Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0

250-566-4601 / 1-888-690-4422

Fax: 250-566-4602

E-mail: valemount@cnc.bc.ca

Revised: 10.08.11

www.cnc.bc.ca

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