Proficiency Award in Marine Studies and Ecotourism

Core studies cover ecotour management alongside two levels of marine studies, giving a genuine grounding in both the tourism and marine science sides of the subject. The course concludes with a Research Project and an Industry Project, applying your learning to real work. Suitable for those wanting to combine marine knowledge with a career in ecotourism.

Would you like to work in ecotourism specialising in marine tours? This distance learning course enables you to do just that. Learn more about marine creatures and ecotourism in this unique qualification. Drastically increase your job and career prospects by being an expert in marine creatures and ecotourism. Understand the importance principles of ecotourism. Learn more about marine life. Course Duration: 500 hours of self-paced study - there are three 100-hour modules in the course and a 200-hour workplace project/industry experience to complete. Study online or by eLearning - where and when you want to. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT There are three core modules plus a Workplace Project, comprising:– Marine Studies I BEN103 Marine Studies II BEN203 Ecotourism Management BTR101 A 200 hour Industry Experience/Workplace Project At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment to submit to your tutor for marking. Your tutor is also happy to help at any time with questions you have about the course and your studies. THE CORE MODULES Marine Studies I The Marine Studies module comprises 9 lessons. Students will learn about the ecology of marine systems - nutrient cycles and marine plants - as well as broader environmental factors, such as marine weather (such as the El Nino, Thermocline, and Gulf streams). The module includes lessons on shallow waters and reefs, and specific marine life such as Arthropods, Shellfish and Crustaceans, and Cephalopods and Cluepeoids. Students will also study the different types of fish (Sharks, Eels, Rays), marine mammals (Dolphins, Whales), Turtles, sea birds, and Sea Snakes. To complete the module, we consider the products derived from sea life, and the human impact on marine environments. Marine Studies II The module comprises 10 lessons concerned with the different organisms, plant and animal life which exist within the marine environment. Studying the characteristics of different animal and plant life will increase the students understanding of how they are adapted to their roles and how these fit in with the ecology of the marine environment. The course also looks at the formation of the rich environment of coral reefs. Ecotourism Management Learn about marine life and ecotourism with ACS Distance Education Ecotourism Management is a 9 lesson module which considers what ecotourism is and what considerations need to be viewed in terms of the impact of recreation on the environment. Students will learn about the relevant legal, as well as ethical, issues and the codes of practice pertinent to the management of an ecotourism operation. As well as the scope of ecotourism, builds upon the basic elements by looking at the types of destinations that ecotourists want, and the practicalities of managing a tour desk and determining suitable accommodation and catering facilities. In addition to the legal elements that need to be incorporated (e.g. in destinations such as national parks), the module considers other important elements such safety strategies and risk planning. Ecotourism Management is then completed with a special project where students will produce a detailed plan for arranging an ecotourism activity. Workplace Project To complete the Proficiency Award, you are also required to complete a workplace project lasting 200 hours. There are 4 options available to you to satisfy this requirement. The options will be different dependant upon whether or not you currently work within the industry. Don’t worry if you are not sure how to proceed at this stage, as your tutor will be there to discuss how to proceed and help you every step of the way. Why Study This Course? Studying this course gives you a unique opportunity to become a specialist in marine ecotourism. Become an expert in your field. You can start at any time to suit you, so what’s stopping you? Enrol today and get started on the journey to becoming a marine ecotourism expert. WHAT NEXT? Register to Study - Go to “It’s Easy to Enrol” box at the top of the page and you can enrol now. or Get Advice – Email us at info@acsedu.co.uk OR Use our FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE to contact a tutor CLICK TO CONTACT US