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The Trainer Course is a key component of the Australia wide Leave No Trace program. A Leave No Trace Trainer Course is a shortened version of the Master Educator Course taking place over two days. Trainer Courses are aimed at land managers, outdoor educators, group leaders, tour guides, outdoor retailer and outdoor program staff who will teach the public directly about Leave No Trace. Participants in a Trainer Course will learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and develop techniques for disseminating low impact skills.
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Trainer courses are designed for teachers, educators, guides, agency employees, and other outdoor professionals. Successful graduates of the Trainer Course gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to their clients, students, friends and family.
Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, and wilderness areas. Workshop topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace:
Master Educators that are interested in running Trainer Courses should visit the Educational Resources page for a list of documents to review and submit to LNT Australia prior to the course. Please contact LNT Australia with questions.
To submit your Trainer Course roster click here.
There is a $5 fee for lost/replacement certificates. Please contact the Education Department.
Master Educators that are interested in posting a Trainer Course on the Leave No Trace Australia website can do so by emailing the Education Department with the following information or using this form:
Below is an example of an active Trainer Course listing.
Where: Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service Office
When: March 2011, dates TBC
Time: 8:00 AM onwards
Cost: $120.00 to be paid at time of registration. Includes meals, Trainer Starter Kit and certificate.
Description: Anyone attending this training will be considered a Leave No Trace Trainer at the national level with Leave No Trace Australia. Becoming a Leave No Trace Trainer enables you to successfully conduct awareness workshops.
Gear: What you would bring on a backpacking or car camping trip, be sure to include a tent and a trowel.
Contact: Alexander Watson
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