ABOUT CUGE
The Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE) is managed by the National Parks Board (NParks). CUGE is the Lead National Training Institution for the Landscape Industry.
OUR VISION
To be a Regional Centre for advancing and sharing knowledge and expertise in urban greenery and ecology to enhance urban living environment
COURSE DETAILS
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4 - 6, 13 Oct 2010 |
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9.00am - 5.00pm |
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Meeting Room, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve |
INTRODUCTION
Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE) is proud to present a three-day workshop on Basic Nature Interpretation for Nature Guides. This is a competency-based programme to introduce Nature Interpretation to Nature Guides and Programme Developers for Nature Tours and Walks.
Nature Interpretation is the art and science of developing and presenting opportunities and programs to experience nature that lead to greater understanding, appreciation and enjoyment. This interactive workshop covers the principles of effective interpretation and offers practical tips on a variety of interpretive tasks. Participants will learn what it means to be a nature interpreter and acquire a broad understanding of the goals, techniques, and attributes required to provide an effective interpretive program. Assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme.
COMPETENCIES TRAINED AND ASSESSED
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Introduction to Nature Interpretation
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Understand and apply interpretation in nature guiding |
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Understand and apply roles of a Nature Guide |
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How to plan a Nature Tour
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Conduct a Site Recee |
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Understand the need for Risk Management and First Aid Training |
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Prepare a Risk Management Plan |
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How to prepare a Tour Commentary
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Research and organise accurate and relevant information for the audience |
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Develop appropriate themes with key messages |
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Organise presentation into introduction, body and conclusion |
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Use interpretative and presentation techniques to make learning fun |
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Use techniques to encourage audience participation |
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How to conduct a Nature Tour
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Prepare to conduct a Nature Tour |
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Work as a Guide to provide arrival and departure assistance, on site interpretation and deal with conflict situations |
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Getting feedback |
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Writing Tour Reports |
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Writing Incident / Accident Reports |
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METHODOLOGY:
A balanced of classroom facilitation sessions and field practical sessions in nature reserves and public parks
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Tour Guides who are new to Nature Interpretation Skills
- Programme developers who plan and develop nature walks for the public
- Educators conducting excursions and field trips to nature areas
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Ms Ng Sock Ling is the Assistant Director of Parks Development, of the National Parks Board, Singapore. She has more than 15 years of working experience in parks development and nature conservation. She graduated with a Masters in Environmental Management from the University of Adelaide. An experienced nature guide, she has conducted guided walks for foreign dignitaries visiting Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve where she was previously the Assistant Director of the reserve. Sock Ling is a Professional Certified Nature Interpretation Skills Guide awarded by National Parks Board and accredited by The International Centre for Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality.
PROGRAMME FEES:
Full Fees: $ 590.00 (inclusive of 7% GST) for Singaporeans and PRs ONLY
(Terms and conditions apply)
Fees include provision of training and assessment materials and halal tea breaks.
Please note that trainees need to attain at least 75% of attendance in training to qualify for assessment.
REGISTRATION
Please complete e-registration form at www.cuge.com.sg by 13 Sep 2010.
Please register your interest early, as the class size is limited.
All cheques should be crossed and made payable to
“National Parks Board-CUGE”. Mailing address as follows:
Attn: Juliana Ho
National Parks Board
Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE)
Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny Road
Singapore 259569
CANCELLATION
National Parks Board reserves the right to change the programme venue, cancel or reschedule it if necessary or warranted by circumstances beyond our control.
Once the confirmation notice is issued to the participant, cancellation will not be entertained. The fees will be charged in full. However, if the registered participant is unable to attend, he or she will be allowed to nominate a representative. Please inform us of the changes by phone, email or fax 5 working days before the commencement of the programme.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Ms Juliana Ho, DID: 6462 7319, Fax: 64723033, Email: juliana_ho@nparks.gov.sg.
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