WHISTLER ADVENTURE SCHOOL LiE EaN La: Th aVeTuE Live an active lifestyle while pursuing an education in the iconic mountain town of Whistler, BC. PHOTO BY: TOURISM WHISTLER | MARK MACKAY About Whistler WH CoOe Whistler is the world's most iconic year round mountain resort town, located just 1.5 hours north of Vancouver.. Attracting passionate outdoor enthusiasts from around the world, this vibrant village sits at the WHsTeR base of North America's largest ski resort and the number one bike park in the world. Come live, learn ADeNuR and play amongst the best in the outdoor industry. Study & Work SCoO? Canadian students are eligible to use RESP contributions and will be issued a T2022 income tax receipt. • Small & interactive classes led by industry professionals International students can work while studying and gain valuable work experience. Students will apply for • Non-traditional, hands-on learning experience a Canadian Study Permit with work allowance for 6 • Study and work - flexible schedule or 12 months. • Choose from 1 year or 6 month summer or winter diploma programs Co-op Work Experience • Accredited by the Government of BC. Private Training Institutes Branch (PTIB) • Gain work experience with the industry's best • Education Quality Assurance Designation • Choose from plentiful job opportunities • Earn a living while studying Our Faculty Whistler • Leaders in their industry BRITISH • Professionals and certified guides COLUMBIA Squamish Vancouver PHOTO BY: TOURISM WHISTLER | MARK MACKAY MAkEiN & 1 YEAR MEiA MAaGr PROGRAM Flexible Enrolment: Starts any month a Courses Hours * course is offered. Photography 45 This 1 year diploma program prepares students for a Photo Editing 45 career in the ever-growing Marketing and Media industry Videography 45 through a series of creative and industry based courses. Video Editing 45 Students develop the skills to design a Photography and Videography portfolio, plan and implement a Marketing Event Planning 45 Strategy, learn about the current world of Digital Principles of Digital Marketing and Social Media. 45 Marketing and Social Media and develop Event Planning skills. To gain practical experience students apply their Marketing Strategy 45 skills in a co-op work placement. Co-op Work Experience 157.5 *Editing courses must follow Photography or Videography courses. Program Cost Tuition Fee Domestic $8,000 CAD Tuition Fee International $14,000 CAD Application Fee $250 CAD Textbook Fees $150 CAD Certifications Obtained External Hard Drive $200 CAD PTIB Accredited Diploma Professional Camera Rental (optional) $25 CAD/week Hootsuite Certification Hootsuite Social Media Certification Sample Course Schedule Entry Requirements 2 evenings + 1 full day excursion per week x 4 weeks. • Minimum 18 years old Students have 12 months to complete all courses. • Minimum English: Intermediate (CEFR-B1) *Any of the above courses may be taken on an individual basis. Study permit not required. (See website for pricing details and course dates). MoNtIn 1 YEAR SpRt TeHnCiN PROGRAM Flexible Enrolment: Starts any month a Courses Hours course is offered. Bicycle Mechanic 60 This 1 year diploma program teaches the basic Ski and Snowboard Production 60 fundamental skills necessary to become a part of the Boot Fitting 40 summer and winter outdoor tourism industry. Skill sets emphasized include snow safety, technician skills, Ski and Snowboard Tuning 40 mountain bike trail building, digital marketing and social media. Students will be equipped to enter the retail, Sustainable Trail Building 60 manufacturing and outdoor industry on an entry level. Experiential Leadership & Guiding* 45 In addition, through the bicycle mechanic course they Principles of Digital Marketing & Social Media* 45 will receive Internationally recognized Cytech Co-op Work Experience 300 Certification offered through Specialized Canada. Students will select from Principles of Digital Marketing and Social Media or Experiential Leadership and Program Cost Guiding courses to include in their Mountain Sport Technician Program Diploma.* Tuition Fee Domestic $8,000 CAD Tuition Fee International $13,500 CAD Application Fee $250 CAD Textbook Fees $150 CAD Certifications Obtained PTIB Accredited Diploma Course Material Fees $900 CAD Cytech Technical Level One and Two Hootsuite Certification (with course option) Sample Course Schedule Entry Requirements A mix of evening, full day or multi-day classes. Students have • Minimum 18 years old 12 months to complete all courses. • Minimum English: Intermediate (CEFR-B1) *Any of the above courses may be taken on an individual basis. Study permit not required. (See website for pricing details and course dates). DeIg & 6 MONTH InOvTiN DURATION Flexible Enrolment: Starts any month a Courses Hours course is offered. Principles of Digital Marketing & Social Media 45 In this 6 month option, students can select any 4 courses Photography 45 from either the Marketing Media Manager or the Photo Editing 45 Mountain Sport Technician Programs to create their own custom experience based on their interests. Event Planning 45 Videography 45 Courses chosen must be scheduled within the completion time period of 6 months. Video Editing 45 Marketing Strategy 45 Bicycle Mechanic 60 Ski and Snowboard Production 60 Boot Fitting 40 Ski and Snowboard Tuning 40 Sustainable Trail Building 60 Experiential Leadership & Guiding 45 Program Cost Certifications Obtained Certificates of selected courses Tuition Fee Domestic $5,000 CAD Tuition Fee International $7,000 CAD Cytech Technical Level One and Two (with course option) Textbook Fees May Apply Additional Material Costs Depending on Course Selection Hootsuite Certification (with course option) Application Fee $250 CAD Sample Course Schedule Entry Requirements A mix of evening, full day or multi-day classes. • Minimum 18 years old Students have 6 months to complete all courses. • Minimum English: Intermediate (CEFR-B1) *Any of the above courses may be taken on an individual basis. Study permit not required. (See website for pricing details and course dates). BiE UiE 6 MONTH TrInNg PROGRAM Enrolment Months: May, June, July Courses Hours Wilderness First Responder (WFR) 80 The summer program is ideal for the individual looking to take their mountain biking skills to the next level and Instructor Level 1 22.5 to learn guiding, especially in the backcountry. Trail Mechanics 22.5 This 6 month program incorporates the 80 hrs Guiding Clients 22.5 Wilderness First Responder and Trail Mechanics in addition to the PMBI Level 1 instructor course as well as Co-op Work Experience 50 a course dedicated to learning Guiding clients skills. To conclude the program, students complete a 50hr Program Cost cooperative work experience within a guiding role. Tuition Fee Domestic $3,650 CAD Program Outcomes Tuition Fee International $5,150 CAD • Guiding mountain bike clients in a backcountry environment Application Fee $250 CAD • On-trail repair methods and techniques Textbook Fees $50 CAD • Foundation of mountain bike instructing Course Material Fees $75 CAD • Knowledge of wilderness first aid techniques Certifications Obtained PTIB Accredited Diploma Wilderness First Responder Certificate PMBI Instructor Level 1 Certificate Sample Course Schedule Entry Requirements A mix of evening, full day or multi-day classes. • Minimum 18 years old Students have 6 months to complete all courses. • Minimum English: Intermediate (CEFR-B1) • Advanced mountain bike skills (Black Trails) & full suspension trail/enduro bike required RoK UiE 6 MONTH TrInNg PROGRAM Enrolment Month: July Courses Hours Rock Guide Level 1 22.5 This 6 month summer program introduces fundamental skills required for rock climbing and guiding. Students Rock Guide Level 2 67.5 learn skills to strengthen their own rock climbing abilities and/or to prepare them for a career as an ACMG/IFMGA Rock Guide Level 3 67.5 guide assistant. Students learn a variety of rock climbing techniques such Program Cost as crack climbing, face climbing, the mechanics of Tuition Fee Domestic $3,500 CAD rappelling, multi-pitch rock climbing and develop lesson plans for teaching presentations to guiding clients. Tuition Fee International $5,000 CAD Throughout the program, students build a resume of Textbook Fees $50 CAD rock climbs and multi-pitch experiences that also supports preparing for reaching an ACMG/ IFMGA level, Application Fee $250 CAD if chosen. Program Outcomes • Various climbing techniques and necessary equipment • Rappelling and multi pitch • Route planning, navigation and forecasting for guided trips • Risk management protocols and safety for clients • Customer service excellence for guiding businesses Certifications Obtained PTIB Accredited Diploma Sample Course Schedule Entry Requirements Full day intensive sessions with scheduled breaks for training • Minimum 18 years old and full-time work allowance. Students have 6 months to • Minimum English: Intermediate (CEFR-B1) complete all courses. • All students must have intermediate rock climbing skills* *See your WAS representative for full requirements. • Additional physical requirements are necessary • Special Equipment may be required* AlIn gId 6 MONTH TrInNg PROGRAM Enrolment Month: July Courses Hours Alpine Guide Level 1 22.5 This 6 month summer program introduces students to the fundamentals of alpine mountaineering techniques Alpine Guide Level 2 67.5 and backcountry guiding. Students will build a resume of trips and backcountry experiences so that they are able Alpine Guide Level 3 67.5 to strengthen