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| | Adventure Recreation and Parks Technician | | |
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| School | Sault College | | |
| Location | Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 2,400
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| Degree | Diploma | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Ontario Secondary School diploma with Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C or mature student status. | | |
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| Description | Unique to Canada, this two-year program concentrates on three main areas of study: parks operations, interpretation and protection; adventure recreation and recreation planning; and, ecotourism and adventure expeditions. All while keeping a broad focus on natural resource management and sustainability. Field trips and hands-on experience are an essential part of this program. You’ll visit many park systems, conservation areas and recreational facilities across the vast Algoma region where you’ll learn field identification skills across diverse ecosystems. And during fall camp, you’ll be exposed to awesome outdoor recreation skills like canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and camping.
Become extra-hireable in a career you love. The Adventure Recreation and Parks Technician program offers opportunities to gain provincially or nationally recognized certifications in:
Chainsaw operator safety
Heritage interpreter certification
Wilderness survival
Kayaking and canoeing
Nordic and alpine skiing
Rock and ice climbing
Scuba diving | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
