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Tourism and Travel- Adventure and Ecotourism
2-year, Ontario College Diploma Program

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New Calendar Information for 2010/2011 academic year

 

Program Courses*

First Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 040 College Writing Essentials* 4
HO 100 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Computers 3
TA 100 Discover North America 3
TA 101 Dimensions of the Tourism Industry 3
TA 103 Group Dynamics for Leadership in Tourism Activities 3
TA 107 Creating Service Excellence 3
TA 108 Basic Accounting Applications 3
Total 22
     
* TA 104 Industry Certifications 2
   
     
Second Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
GE 275 Indigenous Tourism 3
TA 200 Discover Europe and Asia 3
TA 202 Air Travel Orientation I 3
TA 206 Marine and Land Tours I 3
TA 210 Sustainable Tourism Development 3
TA 218 Parks and Heritage Interpretation 3
  Total 18
     
TA 204 Co-op Education (16 weeks, May - August) 480
     
Third Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
LA 135 Spanish I 3
TA 300 Discover Central and South America 3
TA 301 Adventure Trends and Specialities 3
TA 302 Air Travel Orientation II 3
TA 306 Marine & Land Tours II 3
TA 307 Marketing for Tourism 3
Total 18
Fourth Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
GE General Education Elective  3
TA 400 Discover Africa and Oceania 3
TA 401 Risk Management, Law and Insurance 3
TA 402 Air Travel Orientation III 3
TA 407 The Business of an Outdoor Enterprise 3
TA 408 Principles and Practices of Ecotoursim 3
TA 409 Study Abroad Experience 3
Total 21
 

*Communication Pathways

Confederation College is committed to providing students with every opportunity to be successful, and strong communication skills are an important element of success.  All students will be enrolled in CS 040 College Writing Essentials.  However, based on a satisfactory score in a post-admission assessment, students will have the opportunity to test into CS 117 Communication Strategies or CS 007 Persuasive Writing

 

* TA 104 – Industry Certifications

Students must acquire certification in a minimum of three of the following courses or similar.  One certification must be earned through the Orientation Canoe Trip equalling a total of three.

Inbound Tourism Sector:

• Flatwater Canoeing – Level 1 (A, B, C, D)

• Canoe Tripping – Level 1 (A,B)

• Sea Kayaking – Flat Water Level A

• Open Water SCUBA

• Standard First Aid & Basic CPR

• Wilderness First Aid

• Lakehead Search and Rescue

• Life Saving Society – Bronze Medallion

• Heritage Interpreter Certification

• Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Lakewater Canoeing Level 1

• Moving Water Level 1 (A, B)

Outbound Tourism Sector:

Inflight Institute – Online Flight Attendant Training

    • CT201 - One Flight Attendant Onboard

    • CT301 - Multiple Flight Attendants Onboard

    • CT401- Wide Body/Multi-Crew Onboard

 

Restricted Radio Telephone Operator’s Certificate

CITC (Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors):

Destination Specialist Certificates:
     • Mexico Destination Specialist
     • Caribbean Destination Specialist
     • Alaska Destination Specialist
     • France Destination Specialist
     • Northern & Central Europe Destination Specialist
     • Hawaii Destination Specialist
     • Hong Kong Destination Specialist
     • Jordan Destination Specialist
     • Cuba Destination Specialist

 Lifestyle Specialist Certificates:•

     • Accessible Travel
     • Gay & Lesbian Travel
     • Golf Travel Specialist
     • Honeymoon and Destination Weddings
     • Luxury Travel
     • Mature Adult Travel Specialist
     • Niche Travel
     • North American Rail
     • Spa Specialist