Indigenous Tourism Operations Certificate

This program offers students the skills and knowledge to seek employment in the tourism industry. Each semester includes field experience projects and placements that will develop hands-on skills and promote networking within the tourism industry.

Next Intake:

The Program is 10 month, full time with classes Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Admission Requirements

High School Applicants

Mature Applicants

Tuition and Fees

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Minimum "C" grade in English 12

Minimum "C" grade in Math 11

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Minimum "C" grade in English 12

Minimum "C" grade in Math 11

Program Tuition:	$5, 800.00
Registration:	$75.00
Graduation:	$30.00
Student Association:	$30.00
Student Record and Student Card Fee:	$15.00
Transportation – Upass	$414.00
*Books & Supplies (w/tax)	$820.00
*Laptop (w/tax - optional)	$1,050.00
TOTAL:	$7,184.00
TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)	$8,234.00

Career Path

Students will be qualified for employment in cultural tourism, ecotourism and many other entry-level positions in the tourism industry.

Get financial Aid

scholarships are available to Indigenous Peoples, Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Gain real experience

Working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous agencies and know how to provide valuable tourism experience based on traditional Indigenous culture and history;

Be Prepared For Successful Career In The Field Of The Indigenous Tourism

Be able to continue on another year to complete the Aboriginal Tourism Management Diploma (ATM) program

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Indigenous Tourism Operations Certificate, the learner will have an understanding and appreciation:

Have the skills and knowledge to seek employment for positions in cultural tourism, ecotourism and entry-level positions in the tourism business;

Have high level of communication skills and experience in cross-cultural tourism setting;

Know how to provide high quality customer service Indigenous Tourism Operations Program Outline Page 2 of 2 experience based on traditional Indigenous culture and values;

Course Descriptions

Name of Course/Subject	# of Hours
English 110 Academic English	75
TSM 105 Computer Applications	65
TSM 110 Introduction to Aboriginal Tourism	65
TSM 114 Heritage Recovery and Interpretation	65
TSM 115 Aboriginal Interpretation Field Experience	65
TSM 113 Customer Services in Tourism	65
TSM 120 Special Events Management	65
TSM 125 Cross-Cultural Tourism	65
TSM 112 Ecotourism	65
TSM 116 Ecotourism Field Experience	45
TSM 117 Practicum Preparation Seminar	10
TSM 118 Practicum	100