Application – Forest Therapy Tourist Guide Training, July 2023
Please find below all information about the INFTA Forest Therapy Tourist Guide Training (Professional Training Course Code: HLTFTT32123) starting with the introductory workshop at Tranquil Wild, Sri Lanka, 21-23 July 2023.
To apply, please click the tab ‘Application Form’ below, fill out the required fields and forward your application by pressing the ‘SUBMIT’ button. Should you have any further questions about the training, please send us an email. We are happy to help and make your Forest Therapy Tourist Guide Training as professional and rewarding for you as possible. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Extend your professional scope and become a Forest Therapy Tourist Guide (FTTG) certified by and accredited with the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA) (Professional Training Course Code: HLTFTT32123). INFTA-Certified FTTGs offer unique wellbeing experiences to tourists in scenic and relaxing surroundings. The training is suitable for staff and consultants working at spas, resorts, hotels and wellness centers as well as those promoting health & wellbeing. INFTA’s training adheres to the International Core Curriculum for Forest Therapy (ICCFT) validated by 120+ experts from over 20 countries in Europe, America, Asia and Australia in 2017.
The recommended overall duration of the INFTA FTTG training is three months and comprises of:
compact introductory workshop (24 lessons over three days)
theoretical and practical training (144 lessons over three months)
theoretical and practical assessment
Qii House, Australia, a tourism wellness destination with INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy trail
The FTTG training will provide you with a unique and comprehensive set of skills and competencies which increase your employment opportunities significantly in light of the rising demand in health & wellbeing tourism. In particular, you will
learn to plan, prepare and conduct professional Forest Therapy sessions for tourists and other clients
develop a skill set to successfully liaise, lead and deal with customers, clients, tourists and tour groups
be encouraged, enabled and supported to start your own business as Forest Therapy Tourist Guide
become part of the most professional international network of Forest Therapy Guides
The three-day introductory workshop will be conducted during the weekend 21-23 July 2023 at the beautifully located Tranquil Wild, nestled away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo, near Thanamalwila. The training location, Tranquil Wild, is a boutique resort beautifully maintained and, indeed, tranquil, perfectly suited for conducting FTTG training. The nearby Lunugamvehara National Park and the Mirijjawila Dry Zone Botanic Gardens at Hambantota offer additional nature surroundings complementing the professional, secluded and effective FTTG training.
Tranquil Wild Resort
This Forest Therapy Tourist Guide Training is open to national and international applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 12 exclusive training places available. The language of instruction is English, but we accommodate for Sinhala- and German-speaking applicants, too.
This course is recommended for applicants who have/are:
at least three years work experience, preferably in areas like tourism, health & wellbeing, hospitality or education sector
proficiency in reading, speaking and writing English as well as basic IT skills
personal interest in dealing with tourists, clients or customers
physically, mentally and emotionally fit
interest in health, nature and environmental issues
professional behaviour and ethical conduct
keen to learn and ability to self-manage studies
These abilities are recommended due to the nature and responsibilities of Forest Therapy Tourist Guides. Also, a current First Aid certificate (which may be acquired separately from other training providers prior to the final exam) and adequate insurance coverage are recommended for each FTTG trainee.
The INFTA Forest Therapy Guide Training is delivered by experienced and INFTA-Certified and Accredited Forest Therapy Guides, dedicated mentors and lecturers (all having tertiary degrees and specialized in their subject area).
The INFTA Forest Therapy Guide Training is conducted by Susan V. Joachim, President INFTA. She was born in Sri Lanka and was instrumental in developing this innovative training.
The INFTA Forest Therapy Guide Training is quality-assured and monitored by Dr. Dieter Kotte, Honorary Associate Professor, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Australia.
To apply, please complete and submit the Application Form below. Again, please note there are only 12 training spots available for this FTTG training cohort. These are reserved in the order of applications received and accepted.
If you need more information, please register to take part in one of our FREE info sessions by clicking the above tab “Info Session”, filling out the form and submitting it. You may choose from the following options:
Forest Therapy Tourist Guide info session, 16 May 2023, 18.00-19:00 hrs (Sri Lanka Standard Time), online via Zoom®
Forest Therapy Tourist Guide info session, 16 June 2023, 18.00-19:00 hrs (Sri Lanka Standard Time), online via Zoom®
INFTA is looking forward to welcoming you to its next Forest Therapy Tourist Guide Training.
Should you apply from outside Sri Lanka, please check the necessary visa and travel requirements to participate in the training.
Forest Therapy for health & wellbeing tourists in Sri Lanka
Application Form
Deliverables
three-months course duration (Professional Training Course Code: HLTFTT32123; July to October 2023)
compact three-day introductory workshop at the Tranquil Wild resort (21-23 July 2023)
168 lessons of instruction (compact introductory workshop, online training, practical exercises and tasks, feedback and mentoring sessions)
comprehensive INFTA Forest Therapy Tourist Guide training material
access to the innovative INFTA Learning Management System (INFTA LMS)
access to INFTA’s online database (containing over 200 research articles, brochures and books about Forest Therapy, biology, physiology, biochemistry, medicine, Public health and related topics)
practical and theoretical exams
INFTA Forest Therapy Tourist Guide Certificate (upon successful completion of the course)
full-board accommodation (during the three-day introductory workshop at Tranquil Wild resort)
FREE accreditation with INFTA for a period of six months (after successful completion of the Forest Therapy Tourist Guide Training)
Forest Therapy for tourists in Sri Lanka
Fees
The fees for the full-fledged, three-months training course (Professional Training Course Code: HLTFTT32123, July to October 2023) amount to USD 2,000.- (incl. VAT). Minor bank charges for the credit card transaction will have to be incurred. The total fees are equivalent to about LKR 650,000.- (exchange rate as of 6 April 2023; please note that this exchange rate may vary if you apply from within Sri Lanka).
The fees include all deliverables, such as the three-day introductory workshop (Tranquil Wild, 21-23 July 2023, all inclusive) and the subsequent three-months supervised and mentored INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Tourist Guide Training (at a location of your choice).
The fees will have to be paid upfront.
Payment can be made via credit card in USD. Fees do not cover transport, insurance or any third-party certificates to be obtained or required within your country of residence. Cancellation is possible any time prior to 1 July 2023; any cancellation must be submitted to INFTA in written and carries a cancellation fee of USD 100.-. Please refer to our disclaimer, terms & conditions and privacy policy.
