Resume
2000: Worked as a part-time ecotour assistant with Hong Kong Discovery
2002: Graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and joined Hong Kong Discovery as a nature interpreter
2005: Earned master's degree in environmental science and technology from City University
How to get there
Programme: Bachelor's degree in biology
School: The science faculty of the CUHK
Programme: Nature interpreter foundation certificate course
Organiser: St James' Settlement and Hong Kong Discovery
Characteristics: Besides learning the theories, participants also have to go on three field trips. The programme covers Chinese white dolphins, butterflies, birds, plants and coral reefs. Tuition fee: $2,700
The path
Tour assistant (This involves helping the nature interpreter lead ecotours, learning the practical skills of conducting a tour and learning different rural routes)
Nature interpreter (Has worked as an assistant for one to three years, plans routes, arranges transport, leads tours; starting salary about $10,000)
Trainer (Trains newcomers or social workers and teachers who are interested in leading similar ecotours for their centres and schools)
