For more information, including the next program start date, call (705) 728-1968, ext. 1872.

The professional designation for the Wilderness Experience Recognition program is comprised of five core courses and two electives.

For further information please contact Dr. Gino Ferri, Director, Survival in the Bush Inc atgferri@wightman.ca or Ms. Jennifer Khan at jennifer.khan@rogers.com ; or visit their website:www.survivalinthebushinc.com

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Core courses: (choose five)

• WILD 0006 Backpacking
• WILD 0007 Canoe Camping
• WILD 0005 Introduction to Edible Plants
• WILD 0001 Orienteering
• WILD 0002 Basic Wilderness First Aid
• WILD 0014 Wilderness Survival Fall
• WILD 0004 Wilderness Survival Winter
• WILD 0013 Wilderness Survival Spring

Elective courses: (choose two)

• WILD 0008 Advanced Survival and Tracking
• WILD 0003 Moccasin Workshop
• WILD 0011 Introduction to Search and Rescue
• WILD 0012 Winter Camping
• WILD 0015 Voyageur Lifestyle Canoeing
• WILD 0023 Introduction to Wilderness Survival: Basic Survival

Please note: Medical reasons notwithstanding, should an individual withdraw from any course, a 25 per cent cancellation fee is automatically deducted from the registration fee. If withdrawing with less than 48 hours notice prior to course commencement, there is no refund. The College reserves the right to refuse a student’s participation in any course should safety become a factor.

This certificate program provides students with the knowledge of guest services operations. Students will also acquire skills in business computer applications and customer service. This certificate is geared for those who currently have no experience in the field of hospitality, tourism and recreation.

Applicants following the OSIS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD-30 credits) at the general level or equivalent. Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have as OSSD or equivalent. OSIS applicants also require a minimum of Grade 12 English at the general level. OSS applicants require Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U).

Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic admissions qualifications, may be considered for entrance as mature students. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will determined by counseling, College Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if requested, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver’s license.

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P(Pass) or S(Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

For more information, contact:

• Collingwood: 705-445-2961 or e-mailcollingwood@georgianc.on.ca
• Muskoka: 705-646-7629 or e-mailmuskoka@georgianc.on.ca
• Orangeville: 519-940-0331 or e-mailorangeville@georgianc.on.ca

Core Courses:

• TOUR 1003 Front Office and Guest Services
• TOUR 1000 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
• COMP 1027 Computer Applications
• MKTG 1003 Personal Selling
• TOUR 1004 Professional Customer Service
• FNCE 1001 Understanding Finance

Priority will be given to those currently employed in the food service department of a health care or long-term care facility for a minimum of one year. Applicants require good communication skills and should have Grade 10 level English. In addition to admission requirements, applicants for whom English is a second language must provide proof of language proficiency.

Students must successfully complete all six modules and the field training within four years to receive the Food Service Worker Recognition of Successful Completion. Students are required to attend 80 per cent of all classes.

For more information, contact

Barrie: call the Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation academic office (705) 728-1968, ext. 1872

Collingwood: 705-445-2961 or e-mail collingwood@georgianc.on.ca

Midland: 705-526-3666, ext. 3723 or e-mail pleboeuf@georgianc.on.ca

Muskoka: 705-646-7629 or e-mail muskoka@georgianc.on.ca

Orangeville: 519-940-0331 or e-mail orangeville@georgianc.on.ca

Orillia: 705-329-3129 or e-mail pts-orillia@georgianc.on.ca

Owen Sound: 519-376-0840, ext. 2021 or e-mail bcarriere@georgianc.on.ca

• FSWR 0001 Module A: Role of the Food Service Worker
• FSWR 0002 Module B: Nutritional Care
• FSWR 0003 Module C: Food Safety and Workplace Safety
• FSWR 0004 Module D: Food Preparation 1 (Basic)
• FSWR 0005 Module E: Food Preparation 2
• FSWR 0006 Module F: Food Service Management Functions
• FSWR 0007 Module G: Field Training

Food Service Worker Program eligibility:
Some modules contain additional certifications. A passing per cent for the additional certifications is specific to the standards set out by the governing body of that certification. A passing grade of 60 per cent must be achieved in each module and will be evaluated with a letter grade of P (Pass).

The following certification and competencies are included in the current modules of this program:

• Service Excellence
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
• Emergency First Aid and Heart Saver CPR
• National Food Safety Training Program (NFSTP)
• SmartServe