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- Natalie Wright |
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"Fantastic, knowledgeable instructors."
- Tina Jarzebiak |
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"Good selection of teachers, guides and staff. If I had the choice I would do it all over again - great experience. I learned so much, especially about myself."
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Program Outline ----------------------------------------------------
First Semester - August 24 to December 18, 2009
| ECOT 150 |
Introduction to Tourism & Ecotourism |
45 hours |
| ECOT 151 |
Wilderness First Aid for Leaders |
48 hours |
| ECOT 154 |
Leadership in Tourism |
45 hours |
| ECOT 155 |
Trip Planning and Emergency Situation Management |
48 hours |
| ECOT 165 |
Natural History |
45 hours |
| ENGL 195 |
Effective Communications I |
45 hours |
| ECOT 170 |
Avalanche Awareness * |
30 hours |
| ECOT 180 |
Dayhiking * |
45 hours |
| ECOT 182 |
Horse Trail Guiding * |
32 hours |
Second Semester - January 4 to June 4, 2010
| ECOT 152 |
Interpretive Guiding Skills |
45 hours |
| ECOT 160 |
Environmental Stewardship |
45 hours |
| ECOT 161 |
Entrepreneurship in Ecotourism |
45 hours |
| MNGT 154 |
Applied Interpersonal Skills |
60 hours |
| ECOT 190 |
Work Experience |
120 hours |
| ECOT 171 |
Cross Country Ski Touring * |
45 hours |
| ECOT 173 |
Snowmobile Touring * |
30 hours |
| ECOT 174 |
Freshwater Fishing I * |
45 hours |
| ECOT 175 |
Rafting I * |
45 hours |
| ECOT 179 |
Canoeing I * |
45 hours |
*To receive a NORE certificate, you must successfully complete 7 of the 8 technical skill courses,
plus all other courses (theory courses).
Fees ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuition fees for the program are $7,230.60*. Application fees are $15 and registration fees are an additional $15 per semester. Student financial support may be available. Please contact CNC for details.
For information on international student fees, please contact valemount@cnc.bc.ca.
* Fees listed are those established for the 2009-10 academic year and are subject to change.
Additional Costs ----------------------------------------------------
In addition to costs for personal clothing and equipment purchase or rental, students will incur additional costs for texts, licenses, and industry examination fees. There is also an equipment use fee of $400.00, of which $300.00 is refundable if there is no damage or loss of equipment used by the student. A detailed breakdown of anticipated additional costs is available upon request.
Financial Aid ----------------------------------------------------------
Columbia Basin Trust College Community Service Awards - Presented on an annual basis to eligible students enrolled in any College of New Caledonia, Valemount Campus full-time program. For more information, please contact cnc@valemountlearningcentre.com or call 1-888-690-4422 extension 14.
College of New Caledonia Awards - For more information, please contact finaid@cnc.bc.ca or call 1-800-371-8111 ext. 5838.
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