Wilderness Tourism Operator - Marine Guiding Foundation

This program will prepare students to meet the professional and operating standards of the Sea Kayaking Guides Alliance of BC. Students will gain kayaking skills, wilderness first aid, wildlife interpretation training and certification including bear viewing, marine mammals and birding, guiding skills and experience group ocean kayaking overnight excursions.

This program is offered at no cost to qualified applicants.

Starts: TBA
Location: Port Hardy
Length: 3 months



Wilderness Tourism Operator - Marine Guiding Foundation

  • NAU-005 SVOP Training
  • TGA-103 Sea Kayaking 1
  • TGA-106 Sea Kayaking 2
  • TGA-111 Wilderness First Aid
  • NAU-016 Restricted Marine Operator
  • TFS-010 Food Safe Level 1
  • TCS-010 SuperHost
  • TFB-011 S Serving It Right
  • WSF-019 WHIMIS
  • TGA-100 Guiding Skills
  • MED-003 SDV-BS

Completion Requirements

You must complete all courses in the program with a passing grade.

Admission Requirements

Program has no cost to participants and is open to unemployed or under-employed applicants. Full attendance is essential for success and being ready for employment opportunities in the region.

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