Program Description
This program prepares learners for a rewarding career in the Aboriginal Tourism sector. Students gain practical skills and knowledge in ecotourism, heritage interpretation, and cross-cultural tourism. After completing the in-class courses, students continue with a practicum placement with a tourism company based in Metro Vancouver. A major component of this certificate program is learning how to incorporate Indigenous culture and heritage into the tourism industry.
Click here to download the printable version of the Aboriginal Tourism Operations Program outline.
Program Summary
Length: 9.5 months
Offered: September to July
Credits: 35.5
Credential: Certificate
Format: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm
Practicum: Four weeks
Transferrability: Aboriginal Tourism Management Diploma at NEC
Career Path
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Our graduates find employment with various organizations including non-profit agencies, First Nation governments, or municipal, provincial, or federal governments. The jobs may include:
Admissions Requirements
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Course Schedule
Term 1 - September Term 2 - January Term 3 - April
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English 110 |
Academic English |
TSM 113 | Customer Services in Tourism | TSM 117 | Practicum Preparation Seminar |
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TSM 105 |
Computer Applications |
TSM 120 | Special Events Management | TSM 118 | Practicum |
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TSM 110 |
Introduction to Aboriginal Tourism |
TSM 125 | Cross-Cultural Tourism | ||
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TSM 114 |
Heritage Recovery and Interpretation |
TSM 112 | Ecotourism | ||
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TSM 115 |
Aboriginal Interpretation Field Experience |
TSM 116 | Ecotourism Field Experience |
Click here to download the course descriptions.
Tuition & Fees
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Tuition |
$5,350.00 |
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Fees |
$150.00 |
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Books |
$1,244.51 |
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UPass |
$451.00 |
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Total Cost |
$7,195.51 |
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
For more information, contact:
Admissions Department
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 328
admissions@necvancouver.org