Eco Interpretation

EcoInterpreter Guiding is a hybrid of more traditional Heritage Interpretation. EIG has been developing since the mid-1990’s along with Ecotourism.

EcoInterpreter Guiding addresses the unique requirements of adventure guides, traveling light, with no access to high tech audio or computer systems. EI Guides blend natural and cultural history knowledge with non-verbal communications, educational methods, program development, adjusting their engagements to accommodate the backgrounds of their clients.

Eco Interpreter guides are passionate! They are committed to helping you become more at ease with the natural world. They are. Provocative, they will leave you with more to ponder than you arrived with!

Training Schedule:
For Corporate or Associations - Email to discuss you time preferences

Month	Bold Point Quadra Island	Vancouver Island	B. C. / Canada	International
January	Inquire: due to weather, late March begins to open up			Inquire
February				Inquire
March				Inquire
April,	1st week	2nd week	3- 4 Week	Inquire
May	1st week	2nd week	3- 4 Week	Inquire
June	1st week	2nd week	3- 4 Week	Inquire
July	1st week	2nd week	3- 4 Week	Inquire
August	1st week	2nd week	3- 4 Week	Inquire
September	1st week	2nd week	3- 4 Week	Inquire
October	1st week	2nd week	3- 4 Week	Inquire
November	1st week	2nd week	3- 4 Week	Inquire
December	Inquire	Inquire	Inquire	Inquire
Training does not take place every week. The weekly blocks are Preferred - subject to Service contracts Service contracts are accepted throughout the year, based on negotiations.

Training Modules

Module 1: 15 hours *

History of Interpretation in Tourism

Terms and principles

Knowledge development #1

Communications: theory and barriers

Delivering Impromptu, Magic Moments

Employment opportunities

Module 2: 15 hours *

Program development by themes

Using Props and conducting demonstrations

Communication with other cultures

Risk Management in Programs

Module 3: 15 hours *

Programs for people with disAbilities.

Advanced program planning & delivery

Government Regulations,

Management of Resources

Advanced training options

Employment discussions

* 50% of the time is spent on Skills development and practice in the field.

Rates: 2009

225$ per module, per person + GST

Companies, organizations enquire for group

pricing

In 1995 the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council (CTHRC) developed Occupational Standards for Heritage Interpreters and for Adventure Guides. Since 1998, a few Community Colleges have started to make Natural History Interpretation a mandatory course of study for Adventure Guide Certification.

The principles and skills of Heritage Interpretation are critical tools of exceptional, natural and cultural history guides, story tellers, performers, educators.

EcoInterpreter Guiding, recognizes the differences between government sites and private companies. Adventure Guides are very unique low technology, have ever changing environments, work and seasonal schedules. Company owners have unique staffing challenges and global competitions.

Bold Point Centre, Quadra Island is the premier private education facility in Canada to have Certified, Professional Interpreters on staff. We have over 30 years of education, eco and adventure tourism backgrounds Since 2001, BPC has been delivering EcoInterpretation workshops to the Ecotourism industry. One focus is to bring professional training to rural, remote communities. Training which is effective and affordable.