- Description
- Students develop an understanding of elements associated with providing a guided experience; e.g., hunting, fishing, ecotourism.
- Prerequisite
- WLD 3130: Outdoor Leadership
- Parameters
- Access to a licensed guide. Because of the nature of this course, students must have a general knowledge of basic first aid and survival techniques relevant to wilderness environments.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify a variety of guiding experiences
1.1 identify a variety of organizations that provide guided services in Alberta; e.g., hunting, fishing, river, ecotourism
1.2 identify public policies, regulations and legislation involved in providing guided experiences
2 identify a variety factors that influence decisions regarding guided experiences
2.1 research and describe motivating factors and trends that affect the demand for guided experiences; e.g., leisure time, income, individual attributes
2.2 compare the expectations of different groups regarding guided experiences; e.g., families, adults, tourists
2.3 identify and explain factors that would limit participation in guided experiences
3 identify the range of competencies required to provide a successful guided experience
3.1 research and explain guiding competencies
3.2 identify a variety of guiding certifications, requirements and specialized skills required by professional guides
4 identify and describe the setting attributes (physical, social, economic and infrastructure) needed to provide a guided experience in a variety of situations; e.g., hunting, fishing, river, wildlife viewing
5 describe the roles and responsibilities of a guide
5.1 make a personal connection to a licensed, practising guide
5.2 experience the day-to-day activities of a practising guide; e.g., job shadow a practising guide for a day
6 research a variety of associations that support guiding experiences
6.1 research and describe business associations that promote and advocate guided experiences
6.2 research and describe organizations that provide certification and accreditation for guides
6.3 research and describe post-secondary programs related to guiding
7 demonstrate basic competencies
7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
7.1.1 communicate
7.1.2 manage information
7.1.3 use numbers
7.1.4 think and solve problems
7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
7.2.2 be responsible
7.2.3 be adaptable
7.2.4 learn continuously
7.2.5 work safely
7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
7.3.1 work with others
7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
8.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.