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EC1663 Alignment Course: Tourist Service Provision in Nature and Adventure Activities
Course Overview
Prepare to get certified under the CONOCER standard EC1663. This training course covers professional planning, risk management, group leadership in natural environments, technical progression skills, and outdoor ethics (Leave No Trace principles).
Who Is This For?
- Nature, adventure, and outdoor guides.
- Tour operators, expedition leaders, and park rangers/staff.
Entry Requirements:
- Valid First Aid & CPR certificate.
- Basic personal outdoor gear.
Syllabus Overview
- Planning & Technical Documentation
- Drafting technical route sheets, participation agreements, and participant registration forms.
- Personal & Group Gear Inspection
- Inspection, maintenance, and safety verification of specialized equipment.
- Risk Management & Contingency Plans
- Safety protocols, evacuation procedures, emergency management, and wildlife encounter protocols.
- Group Leadership & Guidance
- Safety briefings, group management, motivation techniques, and local regulation compliance.
- Field Navigation & Rope Techniques
- Orienteering, technical trekking pole usage, basic knots, and handrail setups for assistance.
- Outdoor Ethics & Leave No Trace (LNT)
- The 7 Leave No Trace principles, low-impact camp setup, and safe campfire management.
Assessment & Evaluation Criteria
- Practical Field Performance: Practical demonstration of group leading, safety briefings, rope handrails, trekking pole techniques, map reading, and emergency response.
- Documentary Evidence (Deliverables):
- Technical Route Planning Sheet.
- Participant Registration & Health Form.
- Participation Agreement & Liability Release.
- Emergency & Contingency Plan.
- Theoretical Knowledge Exam: Specialized equipment, meteorology, land navigation, local regulations, and sustainable tourism.
- Professional Values & Attitudes: Responsibility, initiative, organization, and customer service courtesy.
