Marine Tourism Education Programme
Empowering Your Team, Protecting Our Reefs
The Marine Tourism Education Programme is designed to equip your resort staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver unforgettable reef exploration experiences while promoting reef conservation.
Why Choose This Programme?
The Marine Tourism Education Programme is custom-designed for Fijian resort staff and focuses on:
Enhancing Guest Experiences
Equip your team with skills to guide and educate guests during coral reef activities.
Promoting Reef Conservation
Teach your staff the importance of protecting coral reefs and how to encourage eco-friendly practices among guests.
Building Community Awareness
Empower your team to share marine conservation knowledge with their communities.
Boosting Your Resort’s Reputation
Stand out as a resort that values environmental education and sustainability.
What We Offer
Our programme is structured to fit seamlessly into your resort’s schedule while maximising learning outcomes. Here’s what we offer:
1. Comprehensive Course Modules
The programme covers everything your team needs to know about marine tourism:
- Coral Reef Conservation: Learn what reefs are made of, why they matter, and how to protect them.
- Fish Identification: Master identifying fish families, understanding their behavior, and recognizing dangerous species.
- Guiding Tourists: Develop skills in guiding snorkel trips, handling boats, assisting guests with equipment, and basic rescue techniques.
- Practical Snorkeling Skills: Hands-on training in snorkeling techniques, equipment use, and in-water assistance.
2. Flexible Scheduling
To accommodate resort operations:
- Classes are split into three half-day sessions (8 hours total).
- Maximum 8 students per group, by utilising morning and afternoon groups, up to 16 staff members in total per course.
3. Expert Instruction
Our experienced instructors ensure that every participant gains practical knowledge they can apply immediately on the job.
4. Certification & Resources
Participants receive:
- Certificate of Participation
- A waterproof course manual and guide sheet (F$50 per student).
- Optional waterproof fish identification books for snorkel guides (F$50 per person).
Course Outcomes
After completing the Marine Tourism Education Programme, your staff will be able to:
ID in-water creatures
Identify coral reef plants and animals and explain their importance to guests.
Guide tourists safely
Guide tourists safely around coral reefs while educating them about marine life.
Promote eco-friendly practices
Promote eco-friendly practices among water users and encourage reef conservation
In-water safety
Assist guests with snorkelling equipment and provide basic in-water rescue when necessary.
Promote conservation to communities
Share marine conservation knowledge within their communities.
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Who Can Benefit?
This programme is ideal for:
Activities staff
Activities staff who interact with guests during snorkeling or reef tours.
Boat drivers
Boat drivers managing coral viewing trips or glass-bottom boat tours.
Front desk staff
Front desk personnel looking to provide knowledgeable recommendations about reef activities.
Dive guides
Dive guides seeking additional training in guest interaction and conservation practices.
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