CERTIFICATE IN ADVENTURE TOURISM AND RECREATION
DESOLATION SOUND - POWELL RIVER
Program Length: 12 months
Credential: Certificate
The Program
Imagine kayaking amongst the bays and coves of Desolation Sound, encountering humpback whales, sea lions or orcas, or enjoying mossy rainforests and wildlife while exploring the Sunshine Coast Trail that stretches 180 km. This is some of what the Adventure Tourism and Recreation program in Powell River/Lund have to offer.
The curriculum of this one-year certificate is designed to train individuals wishing to enter the adventure tourism and recreation field.
The program includes a historical and philosophical overview of leisure, recreation and adventure tourism, and examination of the relationship between natural resources, Indigenous culture, and the development of sustainable tourism and recreation opportunities. Also included in the program are studies of successful leadership in coast eco-adventure tourism, the planning and delivery of environmental, coastal and cultural interpretation, and programming for adventure tourism and recreation. In addition, the field and internship components prepare students for assistant level guiding in marine and land environments.
Approximately 50% of the program will be spent in actual “hands-on” training in the field. Of the 30 course credits, 15 credits are primarily academic foundation courses. The remaining 15 credits are off-campus courses combining intensive field skills with an internship work-study experience in the adventure tourism and recreation industry.
Industry Certifications
Examples of industry certificates:
- Paddle Canada Certification: Paddleboarding Essentials and Advanced
- VHF Restricted Radio Operator Certificate
- Wilderness First Aid
- Paddle Canada: Sea Kayak Level 1 and Level 2
- Field Leader (Hiking) Outdoor Council of Canada Certification
- Paddle Canada: Introductory Canoe
Program Outline
|
Fall Semester |
credits |
|
TOUR 100 – (Introduction to Recreation and Tourism) |
3 |
|
TOUR 159 - (Environmental Stewardship in Recreation and Tourism) |
3 |
|
TOUR 161 - (Leadership in Recreation and Tourism) |
3 |
|
TRMT 104 (Adventure Tourism & Recreation Field Skills – Part 1) |
3 |
|
Spring Semester |
|
|
TOUR 207 – (Heritage Interpretation in Recreation and Tourism) |
3 |
|
TOUR 252 – (Adventure Recreation and Tourism) |
3 |
|
TRMT 104 (Adventure Tourism & Recreation Field Skills - Part 2) |
3 |
|
Spring /Intercession |
|
|
TRMT 110 – (Internship) |
9 |
Fees
|
Tuition (30 credits x $144.86 per credit) |
$4,345.80 |
|
Lab Fee |
$5,000.00 |
|
Student Activity fee (30 credits x $5.79 per credit) |
$173.70 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $6.40 per credit) |
$192.70 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (12 months x $19.12 per month) |
$229.44 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
$275.00 |
|
Total |
$10,215.94 |
Domestic Students: Click the Kayak to Apply 
International Certificate Fees:
Tuition (2 semesters x $7,620/semester) |
$15,240.00 |
|
Lab Fee |
$5000.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $374.4 per semester) |
$748.80 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (2 semesters x $76.48 per semester) |
$152.96 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
$275.00 |
|
Total |
$21,416.76 |
International Students: Click the Kayak to Apply
*Note: Fees listed do not include health and dental plan coverage, food, books, equipment or homestay or other accommodation.
For more information or help registering, please contact the tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus at:
604.485.2878 or Toll Free 1.877.888.8890
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