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Certificate in Adventure Guiding
North Island College - Comox Valley Campus, Canada
CAD 19395
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
This program prepares you for diverse roles in adventure tourism, from whale and wildlife tours to mountain resorts. Lead river rafting trips, guide sea kayaking tours along BC's coast and gain skills in wilderness first aid. Build your knowledge and confidence in sea kayaking, canoeing, river rafting, navigation and leadership to work in some of BC's most breathtaking outdoor locations.
As a student, you’ll experience a comprehensive view of the adventure guiding industry, focusing on sustainability, ethics and intercultural skills. This includes learning through Indigenous tourism interactions as part of guiding on the coast. Through adventure guiding and outdoor recreation you’ll support the health and well-being of people and places, while working in the heart of BC and Canada’s significant tourism sector.
In addition to your certificate, you can earn:
- Avalanche Canada - Avalanche Skills Training 1
- Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1)
- British Columbia River Outfitters Association - Guide
- CanBoat (CPS) Maritime Radio Certificate - ROC (M)
- Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC (CBVA) - Level One Guide
- FoodSafe Level 1
- ISPA Competent Crew (Sailing)
- MERS Marine Mammal Naturalist Course
- Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Skills Level 1 and 2
- Raven RSM - Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- Recreational Canoeing Association of BC (RCABC) Lakewater Level 3 and Day Guide or Tripping Level 3; or similar through Paddle Canada Canoeing
- Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC Level 1 and Assistant Overnight Guide
- SuperHost Foundations of Service Quality
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR Level ‘C’ (40 hours)
Certifications can vary slightly year-by-year and are based on industry changes and your chosen field skill course electives.???????
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 19
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 46
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0
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):
- C in English 12 or equivalent
- C+ in Workplace Math 11 or equivalent
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
19395
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
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