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PROFICIENCY AWARD IN ECOTOURISM BTR001

  • Duration (approx) 500 hours
  • Qualification Proficiency Award

Course Description

Professional Ecotourism Online Course | Skills for Future Tourism

  • Learn ecotourism theory, how to establish, operate and manage an ecotourism venture, legal considerations, safety, destinations, accommodation, planning, guiding and tours.
  • Study format – online, printed notes or eLearning (USB) | Pay by Instalments.
  • Self-paced study | No course end date | Study as slowly or as quickly as you like.
  • 500 hour course | 3 core electives + 2 practical modules - industry experience | research | project.
  • Assignments | exercises | projects.   
  • No deadlines |  Prompt marking from expert and experienced tutors |Support available from tutors via phone or online.
  • Become an ecotour guide | Run/manage an ecotourism business.

COURSE CONTENT

This is awarded upon completion of:
 
a) 3 Ecotourism courses (300 hours)

b) 2 Practical Projects (200 hours)

 Choose 2 from -

Industry Project

Workshop I

Workshop II

Workshop III

Research Project I

Research Project II

Research Project IV 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who are the course writers and tutors for this course?

Written and taught by international ecotourism professionals, including –

  • Melissa Leistra – Hospitality teacher with 2 decades experience teaching commercial cookery and food and beverage, health and nutrition.  Experienced in the hospitality industry.
  • Alison Pearce -  Masters degree in ecotourism. Substantial experience.

Who is this course suitable for?

There are no pre-requisites for this course, but a background in environmental science, tourism, conservation, ecotourism, the travel industry etc would be useful.

The course is suitable for complete beginners.

How do I enrol?

Enrolling is easy - just go to the top of this page and select your study method and payment option.

If you have any questions about studying with ACS, or want to know more about any of our courses, get in touch with our specialist tutors today. They will be happy to answer your questions and look at different study options to fit in with your goals.
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Alison Pearce (general)P.G.Cert. Ed., M.Ecotourism, S.Sc. (Hons). Alison has held many positions including: University Lecturer, Writer, Quality Assurance Manager, Research Technician, Vet Nurse and stockwoman. Over 30 years industry experience, mostly in Australia and the UK.. Alison originally graduated with an honors degree in science from university and beyond that has completed post graduate qualifications in education and eco-tourism. She has managed veterinary operating theatre, responsible for animal anaesthesia, instrument preparation, and assistance with surgical techniques and procedures.
Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.

Check out our eBooks

BirdsIdeal for Ornithology students or the budding bird enthusiast, this ebook offers an ideal foundation on birds. Learn to identify birds from around the world with over 130 colour photographs and 117 pages of fascinating bird facts.
Event ManagementThe Event Management ebook can be used as a reference for students or as a foundation text for professionals who need to know the finer details for organising an event. This book takes the reader through the all of the considerations that need to be looked at prior to, during and after an event is organised. The topics covered in the Event Management ebook are 1/ Scope and Nature of Event Management, 2/ Developing a Concept and Planning, 3/ Organising the Resources Required, 4/ Catering: Food and Drink, 5/ Promoting an Event, 6/ Managing the Clientele, 7/ Risk Management, Legalities and Contingency Planning, 8/ Delivering the Event, 9/ Organising Celebrations and Parties, 10/ Organising Exhibitions, 11/ Organising Conferences and Seminars and 12/ Working in the Event Industry.
Professional WritingProfessional writing is any writing that you are being paid for. It can include fiction writing, a best-selling book, articles in a magazine, articles in a newspaper, blogs for companies, technical manuals or procedure manuals, copy for catalogues, newsletters, text books and other academic material and so on.
Working with AnimalsIf you enjoy interacting with animals, are interested in biological science, or are passionate about wildlife, pets or farming; you may thrive in the type of jobs outlined in this book. Get to know more about the industries and the occupations that you could do. The Working with Animals ebook is a comprehensive catalogue to inspire you in your career in working with animals!

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