Westcoast Adventure College 
Sailing
Course Description: This course includes theory and practical sailing to ensure students can be skilled and qualified as Crew or Day Skippers on sailing vessels. Students…
Our 8 Month Program Consists of 12 Courses
At Westcoast Adventure College, we don’t just meet the provincial curriculum for the Adventure Tourism Level 2 certification, we exceed it! Our 8 month program consists of 12 Courses and students will be able to receive 8 industry related certifications. Have a look for yourself. (PDF)
EFFECTIVE AND PRACTICAL Education
All of our courses involve experiential and integrated learning. Students continue to learn and practice specific courses and skills over a full semester instead of cramming all of the information into a 2 week span. Our students also learn firsthand just how tough things can be weathering the elements. Students are put in real-life scenarios, under controlled supervision in order to learn through hands-on experience.
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12 Courses in Our Program
54 Hrs
Environmental Stewardship
Course Description: An understanding of the principles and practice of Environmental Stewardship is essential for anyone working in the Adventure Tourism industry. This course introduces the…
41 Hrs
Marine Foundations
Course Description: In this course, students gain foundational knowledge, skills and certifications to plan and execute safe commercial marine trips. Marine foundations includes Transport Canada and…
52 Hrs
Sea Kayaking
Course Description: This class introduces students to the world of sea kayaking and guiding. Students will start off in the calm bay at the college, learning…
117 Hrs
Adventure Tourism Business
Course Description: The students will examine the trends and challenges within the tourism industry, with particular focus on the realities of the ethical and business dilemmas…
44 Hrs
Heritage Interpretation
Course Description The art of interpretation goes beyond providing facts and information to your guests. It is the skill of creating a connection, a sense of…
96 Hrs
Leadership and Communication
Course Description: A career in guiding requires the ability to work effectively with a variety of clients, co-workers, working environments, and professional practices. The intent of…
69 Hrs
Adventure Foundations
Course Description: Setting the foundation for all field-based courses, Adventure Foundations looks at such topics as appropriate clothing and equipment, trip planning practices and backcountry etiquette…
95 Hrs
Survival Skills
Course Description: The focus of this course is on survival skills for the individual and for small and large groups. Students will learn a variety of…
53 Hrs
Practical First Aid
Course Description: This hands on course serves as an addition to the various first aid certificates students receive through the program. Class will offer students scenario…
52 Hrs
Outdoor Skills
Course Description: In this course, student will learn the fundamentals of running a group camp, such as camp set-up, setting up group tarps and site selection.…
59 Hrs
Entrepreneurship
Course Description: In this class, students will learn how to set up their own business, starting from scratch. The will learn how to work out pricing…
18 Hrs
7 Certifications in Our Program
ISPA Competent Crew
Successful graduates of this course are certified as being competent to crew aboard a sailing vessel in tidal waters, and in an emergency to substitute as…
SKGABC Day Guide
Successful graduates of this course will be Sea Kayak day guides with the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC. This certification ties in with the Sea…
Wilderness First Aid
First aid is one of the most important skills in the Adventure Tourism Industry. This course will prepares students to deal with emergency situations that may…
90 Hrs
Marine First Aid
This course provides comprehensive basic first aid and CPR techniques with scenarios taken from the marine and fishing industry. The course covers a variety of topics…
15 Hrs
Domestic Vessel Safety
Recognized by Transport Canada, students completing this course receive their DVS certification. This four-day course is designed to provide safety related skills associated with commercial boat…
28 Hrs
Small Vessel Operators Proficiency
This course fills the requirement for Small Passenger Vessel Operations on non-pleasure vessels operating within 20 miles of shore. Topics include maritime hazards and emergencies, emergency…
27 Hrs
Canadian Marine VHF Restricted Radio Operator Certificate
Anyone operating a fixed or portable marine radio in a pleasure craft is required by law to have a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime). This maritime radio…