Wilderness Leadership
| WLP 124 | Winter Skills | |
| 2.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| An introductory course developing skills in avalanche safety, terrain and hazard assessment, route finding, winter camping, and shelter building. Students that achieve the required competency level may achieve Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 Certification from the Canadian Avalanche Association. | ||
| WLP 125 | Ski Touring | |
| 2.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 124 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| Students will develop backcountry touring skills including track setting, winter camp craft, hazard avoidance, skiing techniques and route planning, weather observations and avalanche safety. Students that achieve the required competency level may achieve Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Certification from the Canadian Avalanche Association. | ||
| WLP 126 | Backpacking | |
| 2.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Students will develop skills in client care, risk management, navigation, professionalism, travel, instruction, terrain assessment, camping and mountain sense. | ||
| WLP 127 | Mountaineering | |
| 2.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 124 or WLP 126 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| This course is designed for the experienced backpacker with little or no rope skills. Skills in basic rock climbing, rope management, crevasse rescue, snow and glacier travel and ice climbing will be developed. | ||
| WLP 128 | Rock Climbing I | |
| 2.00 credits | (48,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| A technical course for non-climbers, emphasizing technique development through practical application of field skills. Students will gain competency in outdoor top rope climbing and following a lead climber. Skill sets include anchor construction, rope management, rappelling, climbing and movement techniques, and hazard management. | ||
| WLP 129 | Rock Climbing II | |
| 2.00 credits | (24,0,0) hrs | 02 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 128 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| An intermediate level of skill development of rock climbing techniques including rock rescue and introduction to lead climbing. | ||
| WLP 130 | Rock Rescue Clinic | |
| 1.00 credit | (24,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 128 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| This course emphasizes the practical aspects of technical rock rescue. | ||
| WLP 131 | Nordic Skiing I | |
| 2.00 credits | (48,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| This is an introductory course in Nordic skiing that develops competency in equipment selection and use, waxing, diagonal stride, poling, turns, skating, and telemark techniques. Students that achieve the required competency level may achieve Level 1 Instructor Certification from the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors. | ||
| WLP 132 | Nordic Skiing II | |
| 2.00 credits | (31.5,0,0) hrs | 02 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 131 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| Students will develop and demonstrate competency in skiing and teaching diagonal stride, snow plow turns, double poling, off-set skate, and intermediate telemark techniques. Students that achieve the required competency level may achieve Level 2 Instructor Certification from the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors. | ||
| WLP 133 | Canoeing I | |
| 2.00 credits | (56,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| A course in developing leadership skills in lake water canoeing; includes canoe history in Canada, equipment, canoe safety and leadership, tandem and solo rescues, and canoe-tripping standards and practice. Competent students may achieve industry certification for instruction in lake-water canoeing. | ||
| WLP 134 | Canoeing II | |
| 2.00 credits | (54,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 133 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| Tandem and solo moving water canoeing skills are developed in this course. Content includes theory, strokes, manoeuvres, and rescues. Competent students may achieve industry certification in moving water canoeing. | ||
| WLP 135 | Rafting I | |
| 2.00 credits | (48,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Includes equipment, strokes for oar and paddle boats, raft manoeuvring, and river reading. Competent students may achieve industry certification in rafting. | ||
| WLP 136 | Rafting II | |
| 2.00 credits | (63,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 135 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| This intensive course is designed to prepare students for the rafting industry. Students that achieve the required competency level may achieve raft guide certification. | ||
| WLP 137 | Sea Kayaking I | |
| 2.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| A progressive introduction to sea kayaking, providing the student with sound kayaking skills while introducing the guiding element. Skill set includes paddling skills, rescue techniques, equipment, navigation, ocean skills, interpretation of the coastal environment, weather and group/leadership skills. | ||
| WLP 138 | Sea Kayaking II | |
| 2.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 137 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| An intensive course focusing on each student's ability to make safe leadership decisions, perform surf landings and launches, and provide appropriate client care and instruction. Students that achieve the required competency level may achieve industry certification in sea kayaking as an Assistant Overnight Guide from the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia. | ||
| WLP 139 | River Kayaking Clinic | |
| 1.00 credit | (24,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| This clinic introduces students to river kayaking equipment, safety procedures, strokes and rolling techniques. Skills will be introduced on flat water and will progress to river paddling. | ||
| WLP 140 | River Rescue Clinic | |
| 1.00 credit | (24,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| This intensive course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in river rescue. Students that achieve the required competency level may receive Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification from Rescue 3 International. | ||
| WLP 141 | Telemark Clinic | |
| 1.00 credit | (24,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 132 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| Students will develop and demonstrate competency in skiing and teaching basic, intermediate and advanced telemark skills. Competent students may achieve industry certification in telemark skiing. | ||
| WLP 142 | Sailing | |
| 2.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Basic sailing skills are developed in this course including general seamanship, acting as a competent crew, basic navigational skills, and emergency procedures. Competent students may achieve industry certification in sailing. | ||
| WLP 144 | Sailing II | |
| 2.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| Prerequisite: WLP 142 is a prerequisite or co-requisite | ||
| Students will further develop skills in vessel and crew management with an emphasis on navigation, coastal meteorology, boat systems, and health and safety. They will demonstrate safe navigational practices and advance their proficiency in understanding the international symbols and regulations for preventing collisions at sea. Students that achieve the required competency level may achieve industry certification in sailing. | ||
| WLP 145 | Mountain Biking | |
| 2.00 credits | (48,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| The course provides an awareness of safe guiding practices for leading mountain biking rides and competence at the beginner to intermediate levels. Topics discussed include site selection, teaching materials, demos, progression, skill analysis, biomechanics, teaching points, common errors and corrections, safety tips, and environmental variables. | ||
| WLP 147 | River Kayak I | |
| 2.00 credits | (48,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| This course introduces students to river kayaking equipment, safety procedures, strokes and rolling techniques. | ||
| WLP 148 | Snow Boarding | |
| 2.00 credits | (48,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| A course developing leadership skills in snowboarding, including a comprehensive overview of the sport as it relates to snowboard instruction, guiding and leadership. | ||
| WLP 151 | Interpreting the Wilderness Environment | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| This course is designed to enable outdoor leaders to learn interpretation techniques regarding experiential teaching methods. These techniques enable students to interpret the surrounding wilderness environment including weather and the night sky. | ||
| WLP 152 | Wilderness Leadership Work Practicum | |
| 2.00 credits | (0,0,35) hrs | 03 wks |
| Prerequisite: CMNS 174, REC 156, 157, 163, 169, WLP 153 and 12 WLP credits | ||
| The student will gain practical experience necessary to work effectively in an adventure industry business. The student will have an opportunity to work at a level comparable to that of a non-Work Experience employee of the organization. The student will integrate and consolidate theory and skills developed during the Wilderness Leadership Certificate program. | ||
| WLP 153 | Guiding Leadership | |
| 3.00 credits | (60,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| This course examines the concepts of leadership and team building and expands on this theme through the exploration of skills and techniques. | ||
| WLP 171 | Nordic and Biathalon Officiating | |
| 2.00 credits | (50,0,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| This course provides an introduction to Biathalon, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined volunteering and officiating. It will familiarize students with all relevant components of the biathlon and ski jumping venues, with the volunteer teams, roles and positions, and with the general operation of a competition. This course will take place at Whistler Olympic Park, the venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. | ||