Offered by Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, Canada, Diploma in Outdoor Leadership is a diploma in Business & Management programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Diploma in Outdoor Leadership is a two-year, on-campus program preparing students to lead others in wilderness and adventure-sport settings. Year one covers the Emergency Rescue Technician certificate curriculum, including wilderness first response, search and rescue, emergency management, first aid, navigation, rope rescue, and avalanche safety. Year two builds on this foundation with rock climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, and group-management training, alongside integrated courses in spiritual development. Entry into year two requires successful completion of the year-one Emergency Rescue Technician coursework, including Wilderness First Responder, Rope Rescue Technician, Avalanche Safety Training, and ERT Skills Evaluation. Graduates leave with technical outdoor-leadership skills paired with Christian formation, preparing them for roles leading wilderness and adventure-sport programs.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Students must have successfully completed the following courses from the Emergency Rescue Technician Certificate: HKIN 232 Wilderness First Responder, HKIN 142 Rope Rescue Technician, HKIN 143 Avalanche Safety Training, HKIN 161 ERT Skills Evaluation, OUTL 103 Emergency Rescue Technician I and OUTL 104 Emergency Rescue Technician II. Applicants must be at least 17 years old, a Christian who demonstrates a willingness to grow in discipleship, and willing to agree to Columbia's Student Community Commitments. Applicants must hold a Canadian or US high school diploma with a minimum 60% average across their top five grade 11-12 classes, three of which must be academic courses, and must demonstrate the potential for academic and community success at Columbia. The application requires an online form, transcripts, two non-family references, and a $50 application fee.
