This course is offered as an independent study course which allows each student to focus his or her training into a specific area of interest or relevance to the student. The training must be agreed upon between the student, and the Adventure Tourism Business Operations Diploma Coordinator. Typically, this course is an adventure tourism industry recognized certification course of at least 40 hours duration.
Examples of industry certification courses that would meet the above criteria include: – Canadian Avalanche Association, Ski Operations Level 1 Certification – Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, Back Packing Guide or Top Rope Climbing Instructor – Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, Level 2 – Recreational Canoe Association of BC, Whitewater Canoe Instructor – Interpretive Guides Alliance, Professional Interpreter
The ATBO 260 Adventure Industry Certification course is considered complete upon successful completion of the specific industry certification course as agreed upon between the student and the ATBO Coordinator.