Northern Lights 1
About This Course
Introduction
A condensed course with the leading experts to review the basics and the not so basics about northern lights. Whether it’s the science behind the phenomenon, the weather forecast or the rules on how to drive and park according to the law; get the information directly from the experts.
This course is divided into the hard knowledge and how to use it when guiding, and the values of working as a guide. There is an optional third part which is the demo tour for those who want to go into the field with the experts and practice the content of the sessions.
Workflow
Before the training, registered participants will have access to digital learning materials so they can start learning on their own.
The course will take place during the given dates at the University Museum. There, participants will review their knowledge.
On the final day of the course there will be a theoretical exam. Passing the exam is mandatory to receive the pre-accreditation.
Read more about the accreditation in the certification page.
Exam
A theoretical exam will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of the subjects. You are not expected to know everything, but the most important things and where to find the details.
The exam will offer a second chance later if you fail the first attempt. It is designed to improve the participant’s skills and knowledge.
Schedule
Day 1
10:00 Registrations
11:00 Course starts
16:30 course ends
Day 2
10:30 Registration
11:00 Course starts
16:30 Course ends
Day 3
10:30 Registration
11:00 Course starts
14:30 Course ends
18:00 Demo tour meet up
18:10 Demo tour starts
00:00 Demo tour ends
Day 4
11:30 Registration
12:00 Exams start
13:00 Social lunch
15:00 Course ends
Each day, except for the last one, has a 30min pause to eat at around 13:00. Participants can bring their lunch or get something at the museum’s cafeteria. There will be toilet pauses between some lectures too. Due to time limit schedule will be strict.
For the social lunch on day 4 we will provide non alcoholic drinks, but food is to be brought by every participants or bought at the cafeteria.
During the week of the course free access to the exhibitions during the opening hours of the museum is included to all participants.
Course Date
20th – 22nd of October – Course
23th of October – Exam
Prices
Course
Demo Tour*
Non TGF Member: 600
TGF Member: 300
Learning Objectives
Material Includes
- Digital reading material, book references and web sites to go in depth. It will be sent out by email 7 days before the start of the course.
Target Audience
- Guides at the beginning of their career who want to make sure they have the absolute minimum knowledge to start guiding.
- Guides who have guided before but want to reinforce their knowledge.
- Companies who want to complement the in-house training of their guides.
