Qualification - Certificate in Ecotourism Business

Course CodeVTR011
Fee CodeCT
Duration (approx)600 hours
QualificationCertificate

Set up an Ecotourism Business 

  • Self-paced online certificate in ecotourism.  
  • 6 modules | 3 core modules of Ecotour Management, Ecotourism Tour Guide and Business Operations | Choose 3 electives modules of your choice | Options include marine biology, earth science, ornithology, adventure tourism, wilderness activities, ecology, bushcraft and wilderness activities, wildlife management and more.
  • Assignments include written questions, practical exercises and self-assessment tests | Feedback from expert tutors. 
  • Work in this booming, global industry.

  

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Qualification - Certificate in Ecotourism Business.
 Business Operations VBS006
 Ecotour Management BTR101
 Ecotourism Tour Guide Course BTR301
 
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 14 modules.
 Birdwatching (Ornithology or Birding) study at home BEN012
 Bookkeeping Foundations BBS103
 Classroom Delivery Skills BGN106
 Introduction To Ecology BEN101
 Marine Studies I BEN103
 Marketing Foundations VBS109
 Nature Park Management I BEN120
 Bed and Breakfast Management BTR203
 Bushcraft and Wilderness Activities BTR201
 Earth Science BEN204
 Farm Tourism BTR205
 Wildlife Management BEN205
 Adventure Tourism BTR302
 Garden Tourism BTR303
 

Note that each module in the Qualification - Certificate in Ecotourism Business is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.

What is Ecotourism?

There are many different types of ecotour developments, ranging from small scale bed and breakfast operations to large eco-resorts. The following list is indicative of the range of ecotourist facilities:

  • Caravan parks
  • Campsites that are specifically built to suit the ecotourist
  • Guest Houses
  • Back packer lodges
  • Huts and cabins
  • Houseboats
  • Farm-stays
  • Self-catering cottages
  • Eco-Resorts
  • Self-drive type vehicles
  • Cruise boats and yachts.

Ecotourism uses the natural environment or culture of a given area as its primary attraction. However the developments may also include additions such as:

  • Toilet facilities
  • Cooking facilities (For example, barbeques)
  • Car parks
  • Kitchens (communal, communal, self-catering or organised)
  • Education and information facilities
  • Signs and maps
  • Walks and pathways, steps etc.
  • Anchorage, jetties or mooring points.

Inspire and encourage others to learn more about nature and the world around us.

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John Mason

John Mason is one of Australia's most prolific writers. He saw his first work published when at secondary school, where he worked on the school magazine. In 1973 he was writing a weekly column for his local newspaper and by 1975 he was a regular contributor to Australia's national magazine "Your Garden". John was engaged by Victoria's Dept of Youth, Sport and Recreation to write a book on Fun and Fitness Trails in 1978. In 1981 he saw two more books published (one in America, another in Australia), and commenced writing regularly for the Self Sufficiency Magazine, Grass Roots. John is a long term member of the Australian Society of Authors, the Garden Media Guild (UK) and the Horticultural Media Association (Australia). He has written or contributed to over 100 books, many published by international publishers and published more than 2,000 articles across a range of genres (Gardening, Education, Business, Farming, Fitness). In addition, John has contributed to and overseen the development of more than 600 distance education courses which encompass around 20 million words. He has been an avid photographer for 40 years, building a collection of over 100,000 images, which are used to illustrate his work. His marine animal photos are even used by Legoland in England, on their Atlantis ride! Writer, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.

Dr. Gareth Pearce

Veterinary scientist and surgeon with expertise in agriculture and environmental science, with over 25 years of experience in teaching and research in agriculture, veterinary medicine, wildlife ecology and conservation in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Post-graduate qualifications in Education, Wildlife Conservation Medicine, Aquatic Veterinary Studies and Wildlife Biology & Conservation. Gareth has a B.Sc.(Hons), B.V.Sc., M.A., M.Vet.S,. PhD, Grad. Cert. Ed.(HE), Post-Grad.Cert. Aq.Vet.Sc., Post-Grad. Cert. WLBio&Cons., Dipl. ECPHM, MRCVS.

Marius Erasmus

Subsequent to completing a BSc (Agric) degree in animal science, Marius completed an honours degree in wildlife management, and a masters degree in production animal physiology. Following the Masters degree, he has worked for 9 years in the UK, and South Africa in wildlife management, dairy, beef and poultry farming.


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