Cancelled or Postponed Events
Occasionally,
courses are cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen
circumstances such as weather conditions or
situations affecting the instructor or attendance.
Notification of any changes is made via email at
least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the
course. When this occurs, Highlands Wilderness
Training Institute, will make every effort to ensure
you receive a prompt refund.
Highlands Wilderness Training Institute assumes no
liability for cancellation of courses for any
reason. Any ancillary costs related to the student
taking a class (including but not limited to:
airfare, travel, hotel, per-diem, mileage, lost
employee wages or salary) are the responsibility of
the student and/or the employer. If a class is
cancelled, Highlands Wilderness Training Institute’s
liability is limited to the amount of the
registration fee ONLY. It is suggested that, prior
to making any travel reservations, you contact our
Registrar at (705)-344-0342 to confirm if a class has
sufficient enrolment. If a course is cancelled,
please contact us for information on receiving a
refund.
Our Privacy
Policy
Your personal
information will not be shared at any other time
with any other party but may be used to contact you
once your certification expires, or to inform you
about other courses we offer that may be of interest
to you.
Participant Responsibilities
Course participants are
responsible for their own well-being. This includes
good health and strong physical condition.
Participants joining a HWTI course may be required
to obtain a physician's release prior to departure
if necessary. This is a case by case basis.
Participants are prohibited from using illegal drugs
and alcohol while on HWTI courses. Participants give
their consent for HWTI to use their photographs.
Course of Conduct
The HWTI expects that all
participants come prepared to put forth their best
effort. HWTI's course requires participants to
follow instructions, try new activities and work as
part of a team. Our courses are sometimes
physically, mentally and emotionally challenging and
require a strong commitment from the participant. A
participant will be removed from a course by a staff
member it they exhibit behaviour deemed
inappropriate to our program and policy. The use of
non-prescription drugs and alcohol is against HWTI
policy and will result in expulsion without refund.
Parent Approval
PLEASE
NOTE: Students must be at least 16 years of age and
able to participate in all activities. Prices quoted
are for training sessions at HWTI and generally
include instructional materials and certification
and testing fees. If student is less than 18 years
of age, he/she will need a parent’s signed approval
to take this course..