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3D History of Banff in Japanese

Rocky のガイドなら、誰でもが Tom Wilson、Bill Peyto、Jimmy Simpson、
Mary Shaeffer をご存じのはずです。しかし、その歴史に語られる人々のつなが
りを考えた事がありますか。それぞれの人の存在していた時の時代背景は。とか
く Peyto 湖では Bill Peyto の話、Bow 湖では Jimmy Simpson の話という、点と
いう 0 次元で済ませてしまいがちな部分を、面としての場所のつながり(2 次元)
のみならず、そこに時間という観念を加えて 3 次元で Banff の歴史上の人々の事
を考えてみませんか。歴史には興味がないという方にも、ここで実際に存在して
いた先輩ガイド達を少しでも身近に感じて頂けたらと思います。

Place: Online (Zoom)

Language: Japanese

Fee: Free for IGA members

May 28, 10:00 am - 1:00 PM

Times:

• Day 1 - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

• Day 2 - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Exam from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: This course will be done online via Zoom Meetings

Cost: $360 plus GST  

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Once you have registered for this course you will receive an email with the course agenda, the  pre-reading document and the course handbooks. Pre-reading will help you pass the exam. If you do not receive this email, please check your junk mail folder or email us at courses@interpretiveguides.org.

• You must receive 70% or more on all 5 sections of the exam to become accredited.

• A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification(s), membership card, course files, handbooks, pro-deal information, receipts and more. 

To Obtain the Hiking Guide Certification

If you plan to work as a hiking guide you will also need to take our Group Management Course. With both courses, you will become certified by us as an apprentice hiking guide.

Date: June 2nd, 4th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 2020

Times:

Day 1 - 5:30 - 9:30 pm EST

Day 2 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm EST

Day 3 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm EST

Day 4 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm EST

Day 5 - 5:30 - 9:30 pm EST (includes 1 hour test)

Location: Online through Zoom.

Please note: This course includes two full days of interpretation. No local content is included so anyone who is interested in learning about and becoming certified in thematic interpretation can take this course. If you are registering under the Lake Superior Conservancy, they have secured funding, which will reduce your course fees. Contact us for more details.

Registration: Please contact us for more details. People must register and Pay through the Lake Superior Conservancy. 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• This course is being taught on Zoom and we highly recommend you download the Free Zoom app on your desktop or laptop before the cousre start date.
• We will send out all course materials (inlcuding the course manual, at least one week in advance. The Zoom link that allows your to join the meeting will be included in the course agenda. Make sure you know how to join before the first session.
• You must receive 70% or more on the exam to become accredited.
• A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification (s), membership card, course files, handbooks, pro-deal information, receipts and more. Have a look here.

Online Course Requirements:

1.You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join. Our course is optimized for the desktop or laptop experience).

2. Working video camera (on your device or set up seperately)

3. Working microphone (on your device or you can use ear buds or headphones connected to your device).

Click on this video to learn more about Zoom and see if it is something you are comfortable using:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh50kVaIdAY 

Group Management Refresher Workshop (3 Season (Spring/Summer/Fall) focus)- This workshop has been set up for those of you who have taken a group management course with us in the past and would like to review some materials that were covered. It is easy to forget the details of the certifications that we take and although we don’t require individuals to re-certify every few years, we have been hearing from our members that they would like to update their skills. You asked, we listened.

During this session we will cover your certifications Scope of Practice, legal liability, client care, client management throughout the 3 seasons, understanding and managing risk, understanding the environment you are guiding in as well as trip preparation. These elements are all crucial to us as guides, ensuring the experience we provide for our guests is safe, comfortable and sets the required foundation for inspirational interpretation!

You must be an IGA member in good standing that has already taken an IGA group managment course to sign up for this refresher. 

 

Course Details:

Cost: 50% off during during Covid, only 39.95

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2020

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm MST

Location: Online through Zoom

 

Requirements:

1.You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join on any device - laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone).

2. Working video camera (on your device or set up seperately)

3. Working microphone (on your device or you can use ear buds or headphones connected to your device).

Click on this video to learn more about Zoom and see if it is something you are comfortable using:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh50kVaIdAY 

 

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MST

Location: Online through Zoom

Cost: $31.50 for current IGA members.

If you are not a member, you can still join!

Non-member price = $62.95 plus gst

Requirements:

1.You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join on any device - laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone).

2. Working video camera (on your device or set up seperately)

3. Working microphone (on your device or you can use ear buds or headphones connected to your device).

Click on this video to learn more about Zoom and see if it is something you are comfortable using:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh50kVaIdAY 

 

Decision Making Workshop - This workshop discusses the decision making process and steps that go into a sucessful outing with guests. Topics will include preparing before the trip, meeting clients, mitigating hazards and dealing with issues along the way. The goal of this workshop is to give you the tools to plan and execute a success trip with guests so you and your guests can say, "That was a great day!

 

Course Details:

Cost: Free for members during Covid

39.95 for non-members

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MST

Location: Online through Zoom

 

Requirements:

1. You must have a Zoom account (accounts are free and easy to join on any device - laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone).

2. Working video camera (on your device or set up seperately)

3. Working microphone (on your device or you can use ear buds or headphones connected to your device).

Click on this video to learn more about Zoom and see if it is something you are comfortable using:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh50kVaIdAY 

 

Times:

• Day 1 - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

• Day 2 - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Exam from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: This course will likely be done online via Zoom Meetings. Please contact Colin Murton at courses@interpretiveguides.org

Cost: $360 plus GST  

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Once you have registered for this course you will receive an email with the course agenda, the  pre-reading document and the course handbooks. Pre-reading will help you pass the exam. If you do not receive this email, please check your junk mail folder or email us at courses@interpretiveguides.org.

• You must receive 70% or more on all 5 sections of the exam to become accredited.

• A one-year IGA membership is included in the cost of this course. Once you have registered, you will have access to the members' section of our website. This section gives you access to your certification(s), membership card, course files, handbooks, pro-deal information, receipts and more. 

To Obtain the Hiking Guide Certification

If you plan to work as a hiking guide you will also need to take our Group Management Course. With both courses, you will become certified by us as an apprentice hiking guide.

Dates: June 20-21, 2020

Cost: $275 plus GST

Times: 8:30 - 5:30 daily

Location: Day 1 online via Zoom, Day 2 on the trail. Your wifi connection must be good enough to be able to keep your camera on throughout the first day of the course. Attendance and participation are manditory so we need to know you are online thoughout the session. 

 Meetings. Please contact Colin Murton at courses@interpretiveguides.org for more information.

Course pre-requisites:

1. Valid first aid certificate (Minimum Standard First Aid)
2. Hiking resume. Details for the hiking resume can be found in the GM pre-course package.

Hiking resumes and 1st aid certificates must be sent to Colin Murton at courses@interpretiveguides.org prior to day one of the course.

After you register and pay for the course, an email will be sent to you with the PRE-COURSE DOCUMENT and HOMEWORK. If you do not receive this right away please check your JUNK MAIL and/or get in touch with us at courses@interpretiveguides.org. 

Dates: June 20 and 22, 2020

Cost: $275 plus GST

Times: 8:30 - 5:30 daily

Location: Day 1 online via Zoom, Day 2 on the trail. Your wifi connection must be good enough to be able to keep your camera on throughout the first day of the course. Attendance and participation are manditory so we need to know you are online thoughout the session. 

 Meetings. Please contact Colin Murton at courses@interpretiveguides.org for more information.

Course pre-requisites:

1. Valid first aid certificate (Minimum Standard First Aid)
2. Hiking resume. Details for the hiking resume can be found in the GM pre-course package.

Hiking resumes and 1st aid certificates must be sent to Colin Murton at courses@interpretiveguides.org prior to day one of the course.

After you register and pay for the course, an email will be sent to you with the PRE-COURSE DOCUMENT and HOMEWORK. If you do not receive this right away please check your JUNK MAIL and/or get in touch with us at courses@interpretiveguides.org. 

Location:

• This course will be done online via Zoom Meetings. You must have a good internet connection to be available by video throughout the course and the zoom app to participate in this course.

Course Cost: $649 plus GST

Course Schedule:

Day 1: 

• Fundamentals of Interpretation Lecture (9:00 am – 5:30 pm)

Day 2:

• Geology and  Ecology of the Canadian Rockies Lecture (9:00 am - 5:30 pm)

Day 3:

• Geology and Ecology Field Trip - done online 
• Fundamentals of Interpretation Lecture (9:00 am – 5:30 pm)

Day 4:

• Park Management, Ecological & Cultural Integrity Classroom and Field Trip Sessions all done online. 
• Morning: Interpretation workshop (9:00 am – 12:00 pm).
• Afternoon: History and Climate Change in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

Day 5:

• Interpretation Workshop (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Day 6:

• Interpretation Workshop (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
• Sense of place (2:00 pm - 5:30 pm)

This course is designed for those individuals who have experience working as guides in the Canadian Rockies. It goes much deeper into the material than the Apprentice Interpreter Course. You may find the IGA How to Interpret and Natural and Cultural History of the Canadian Rockies handbooks helpful in preparing for this course. You can purchase them here

Please note: This is only a course. In order to become accredited as a Professional Interpreter, you must pass the oral and written exams. In order to take both exams, you must qualify with enough hours of experience and expertise. You will be emailed a copy of the Professional Interpreter application package when you register and pay for this course. Please read through it to find out if you qualify to take the exams. Exams will take place in December, January, Feb, May, June and September each year. Exams each cost an additional $75 plus GST. Please email courses@interpretiveguides.org with your completed application package if you are interested in taking these two exams and make sure to book an exam date at that time.

Date: June 23rd, 12 noon to 4 pm MST

Location: online through Zoom

 

This 4-hour workshop has been designed to help people craft good quality themes, work with themes and development these themes into interpretive programs they can use when guiding their guests.

 

This workshop is for people who have taken an IGA interpretation course, have had an introduction to thematic interpretation, and have had experience with thematic program development/delivery but want more practice crafting strong, effective themes and building them into well-structured interpretive programs.

 

*** please bring one or two themes to work on ***

Purchase pdf Group Management Handbook

Purchase a PDF of the Canadian Rockies Natural/Cultural History Handbook

Purchase a PDF version of the Interpretation Handbook

Cost: $89 plus GST

Course Cost: $89 plus GST