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Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Naturalist (Co-op) Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus, Canada

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CAD 29109

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 95

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11 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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60%

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Program Overview

The two-year Outdoor Adventure Naturalist Ontario College Diploma program, delivered in a compressed format over 43 weeks, is the perfect choice for anyone interested in working as a professional in the adventure/ecotourism sector, guiding and educating clients through interpretation of natural environments. The Program has been created with our partner, Wilderness Tours, Canada`s largest outdoor adventure company.

As a student, you spend approximately 600 hours completing field study and practical skills training in outdoor settings/classrooms. Explore areas such as:

  • River touring (kayak touring and gentle rafting)
  • No-trace camping and wilderness travel skills
  • Cross-country cycle touring
  • Flatwater canoeing
  • Astronomy
  • Winter camping and travel skills
  • Tracking
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Photography
  • Wild edible and small plant identification
  • Birding

Complete extended activity skills training sessions and take on several expeditions - the last being self-executed. The program`s curriculum also includes business courses in interpretive media, marketing and financial and small business management to enhance your career options and pathways.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op version of the program are subject to availability. Students who elect to apply to the non co-op version of the program may not have the opportunity to transfer to the co-op version at a later date.

Obtain several industry-related certifications, such as:

  • Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) Wild Educator Facilitator
  • Assistant Cycle Tour Guide
  • Paddle Canada Waterfront Canoe Instructor and Camping Program
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
  • Paddle Canada Level I or II Sea Kayak Skills
  • Heritage Interpreter Certification
  • Leave No Trace (LNT) Master Educator

Upon graduation, you are ready for an exciting, in-demand career. Be prepared to work as:

  • Nature and heritage interpreters
  • Nature or ecotourism guides
  • Program managers
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 42

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 45

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
    • Mathematics, Grade 11 (MBF3C or equivalent).

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

29109

Tuition Fee
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CAD 95

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11000 Per year

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