CIG Train-the-Trainers Course
January 15-19, 2018
Killbear Provincial Park, ON
Instructor: Karin Hostetter & Chuck Lennox
The CIG Train-the-Trainers (formerly CIT) workshop is designed to improve your skills as a trainer using NAI's Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) curriculum. Once you take the class and pass the credential requirements for CIT, you can use NAI's curriculum and certify staff and volunteers at your own site or serve as a contractor to sites without a trainer on staff. This workshop is required for those who want to teach the CIG curriculum.
Participants to this course must have previously taken the CIG course and become certified or have the CHI certification. If you do not have these certifications, but would still like to be considered based on your experience, please contact Emily Jacobs, NAI Certification and Training Program Manager at ejacobs@interpnet.com.
During the first two days of the workshop, we'll provide an annotated instructor's version of the CIG course. Then we move on to material that helps you become a better facilitator and evaluator. You will evaluate CIG students through watching videotaped presentations. We also provide a detailed orientation to the paperwork requirements for CIG instructors. On the last day, you'll present a 20-minute training segment that is videotaped.
Because this workshop is designed for those wanting to teach the CIG curricula, participants must be eligible for certification at the professional CIT level. Evidence of eligibility must be provided in the form of a transcript (not diploma) from a four-year degree program related to interpretation or a letter from a supervisor indicating at least four years of work experience in the field or a personal self employment affidavit (PDF form can be downloaded from here).
Accommodations and Logistics
Accommodations are only available at Killbear Lodge. To register for accommodations, contact Tobi Kiesewalter (phone number at the bottom). The training will take place in the Killbear Provincial Park main office meeting room with accommodations and meals across the parking lot at Killbear Lodge. Single and double occupancy rooms are available; all with single beds. There are separate male and female washrooms with showers. The common areas of the lodge feature a fully equipped kitchen, a large, bright TV room, a propane fireplace and a quiet room. The building is completely wheelchair accessible. For more information on rooms, click here. You must supply your own bedding and other personal items.
You must be in attendance from Monday morning, 8 a.m. until Friday at 5 p.m. Additionally, two weeks prior to the course we will be sending out information to all participants.
Killbear Lodge accommodations/meals: includes 5 nights accommodations (Sunday through Thursday night), breakfast/lunch/dinner (Monday – Thursday), breakfast/lunch (Friday). To register, contact Tobi Kiesewalter at 613-267-5060 ext. 231.
Meals
Accommodations and meals are packaged together. All meals will be provided from Monday breakfast through to Friday lunch and will include mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. Breakfast (continental, self-serve), lunch and dinner (both catered) will be at the lodge with snacks provided in the meeting space.
Airport
The nearest airport is the Pearson International Airport (Toronto) which is about a 2.5 hr drive to the training site. Please do not plan to leave our course any earlier than 5pm on Friday, January 19th to catch your flight.
Registration and More Information
The workshop provides the opportunity to complete two of the requirements for the CIT credential. You will have the chance to work with others to complete the open book exam and you will also complete your videotaped presentation. The remaining requirements include an essay exam and two outlines of training sessions you have presented in your career (could be from a regional or national workshop, in-house training for your agency, teacher training, or a university or college class).
Special Terms and Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed, postmarked, or faxed. Emailed cancellations should be sent to registration@interpnet.com. Cancellations cannot be made by phone. If you cancel 1-3 weeks prior to the course you will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 1 week or less prior to the course will not receive a refund.
No refunds will be given after January 7, 2018.
For more information on the Certification Program, download a PDF copy of the Certification Handbook and Study Guide.