27773 Guiding and Interpretation Management
6cpPostgraduate
Students undertake a program that develops their skills as interpretative guides and their understanding of the management of this area of a company/agency. The program focuses on the roles of leadership and small group communication to develop an understanding of the skills that are required of a guide.
Interpretation and the forms it takes in settings such as historic sites, museums and protected areas are explored to enable students to meet the needs and expectations of potential clients when operating or managing guiding.
Environmental, outdoor and experiential education methods and techniques are presented to develop skills and understanding of matters such as ecological concepts, risk management and legal liability. The subject uses an experiential learning approach based in a variety of settings but particularly focuses on the outdoors.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,425.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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