HOSP3335 - State of Hawaii Tour Driver/Guide Course

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

This 10-hour certification course is designed to give the participants a basic understanding of Hawai‘i’s history, culture, language, and values. This course teaches participants how to research, develop, and customize a tour in a concise, effective, interactive, and entertaining manner. Participants are provided with a course manual and an interactive CD. At the completion of the course, participants will take a final exam that requires a passing grade of 80% or better. Upon successful completion of the course and test, participants will receive a certificate that acknowledges their integrity and commitment to their profession, as well as to our visitors and our industry. Employment Training Funds available for up to 50% of registration fee. To obtain the State of Hawaii Tour Driver/Guide certification and pin, participants are required to also complete the Chinese, Japanese and Korean language and protocol classes, as well as Ho`okipa Me Ke Aloha (four) training modules.

Learner Outcomes

Participants will be able to demonstrate effective guide techniques when giving a tour on Oahu.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

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