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"It has given me the confidence in myself to believe I can do anything I want to."
- Corry Willey |
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"The program doesn't feel like school. It's a lot of fun and the work is interesting."
- Chelsie Mitchell |
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"I attended the NORE program in 2006/2007 as an international student. I am certain that I wouldn't be in Valemount today without the NORE program."
- Jana Skerlak |
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"I learned applicable, real life skills that have proven enormously useful not only in a tourism setting, but in other career settings and life in general. The NORE program has helped me to find a job in the field that I truly enjoy."
- Sabrina Dugan |
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"Eeverything I have learned is practical and useful, and presented in an interesting enjoyable way. The instructors' teaching methods are innovative and facilitate learning."
- Chris Hurst |
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"It was an amazing experience. It really helped me get out in the field and learn."
- Amy Johnson |
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"Ihe NORE program is excellent. I will be recommending this program to people for years to come."
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Course Descriptions ------------------------------------------
ECOT 150 Introduction to Tourism and Ecotourism
Provides an overview of the tourism industry with an emphasis on ecotourism. Includes tourism sectors, trends, current issues and career opportunities.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 151 Wilderness First Aid for Leaders
Covers the management of injury and illness as well as using medical supplies available to a prepared leader. Emphasizes leadership and client pre-trip preparation. Includes the Canadian Institute of Safety Search and Rescue certification.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 152 Interpretive Guiding Skills
Covers the design and delivery of nature and heritage programs, interpretive techniques for guiding, guest relations, professionalism, food preparation, and camping skills.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 154 Leadership in Tourism
Focuses on leadership skills and includes leadership styles and responsibilities, decision-making, effective communications, group dynamics, and conflict resolution.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 155 Trip Planning and Emergency Situation Management
Covers the fundamentals of risk management, trip preparation and planning, hazard avoidance, and emergency situation management.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 160 Environmental Stewardship
Examines the relationship between tourism, outdoor recreation, and the management and conservation of natural resources.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 161 Entrepreneurship in Ecotourism
Covers the concepts and practices of entrepreneurship as applied to ecotourism businesses. Includes creating a vision, goal setting, planning, marketing, conducting research, and preparing a business plan.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 165 Natural History
Provides an in-depth study of the natural history of northern interior British Columbia, including flora, fauna, and geology. Includes species and plant identification.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 170 Avalanche Awareness
Provides an introduction to avalanche safety, and detailed weather, snow pack, and avalanche observations. Uses Canadian Avalanche Association Recreational Avalanche Course Curriculum.
2 CR
Prerequisite: ECOT 155
ECOT 171 Cross Country Ski Touring
This course provides an introduction to the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors Cross Country Level I course. It includes warm-up activities, classic and skate ski techniques.
2 CR
Prerequisite: ECOT 155
ECOT 173 Snowmobile Touring
This course leads to a provincially recognized snowmobile operator certificate. Includes snowmobile safety, maintenance procedures, and minor repairs for snowmobiles.
2 CR
Prerequisite: ECOT 155, ECOT 170
ECOT 174 Freshwater Fishing I
Prepares students to work as fishing guides. Includes BC freshwater fishing regulations, equipment, fish identification, and client safety.
2 CR
Prerequisite: ECOT 155
Pre/corequisite: Recreational Boat Operator Certificate
ECOT 175 Rafting I
Covers river rafting instruction in preparation for guiding on Class I water. Includes navigation, rafting equipment, maintenance, and oar rafting skills.
2 CR
Prerequisite: ECOT 155
ECOT 179 Canoeing I
Covers equipment construction and care, flatwater strokes, canoe rescue, and tandem and solo paddling. Includes British Columbia Recreational Canoeing Association certification.
2 CR
Prerequisite: ECOT 155
ECOT 180 Dayhiking
Covers navigation, low-impact travel, route plans, group management, client care, pacing, and an introduction to heli-hiking.
2 CR
Prerequisite: ECOT 155
ECOT 182 Horse Trail Guiding
Covers low-impact travel, horse care and farrier skills, horse handling and safety, equipment management, and client care for guides leading trail-riding trips.
2 CR
Prerequisite: ECOT 155
MNGT 154 Applied Interpersonal Skills
Focuses on the personal management and interpersonal skills that contribute to success in the business world. Areas covered include stress management, perceptions, effective communication, and assertiveness skills.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ECOT 190 Work Experience - 120 hours
Provides workplace-based learning to build employable competencies and practice the principles and skills learned in the classroom.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None
ENGL 195 Effective Communications I
Introduces students to the principles and practices of written and oral communications as applied in current business and career contexts.
3 CR
Prerequisite: None |
