Training in Environmental Conservation and Eco-Tourism
Environmental conservation is essential for societal survival, preserving biodiversity, clean air, water, and regulating climate to ensure long-term health and safety. It secures natural resources for future generations, preventing environmental degradation. Eco-tourism acts as a vital economic tool by fostering "responsible travel," where visitors connect with nature while actively protecting it. By providing financial benefits—such as park fees and local jobs—eco-tourism gives communities incentives to conserve rather than exploit natural assets. It educates travellers, empowering local populations and ensuring that economic growth supports, rather than destroys, fragile ecosystems and cultural heritage.
Below is a list of the qualifications that we offer in Environmental Management, Eco-Tourism and Marine Tourism
Certificate II in Tourism (Electives in Eco-Tourism) (coming soon)
Certificate III in Tourism (Electives in Eco-Tourism) (coming soon)
Certificate III in Tourism (Electives in Marine Tourism) (coming soon)
Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Electives on Environmental Management) (coming soon)
Diploma of Tourism (Electives in Eco-Tourism) (coming soon)
Diploma of Tourism (Electives in Marine Tourism) (coming soon)
Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management (Electives on Environmental Management) (coming soon)
Insight CEO, Dr Mark Griffin, is a data scientist and engineer with over 30 years of experience working on applications in medicine and environmental management. He is also an active diver, photographer and videographer with Ocean Connect (an NGO dedicated to the protection of marine environments). Mark hikes almost every week during the colder half of the year.
Insight is based within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. Insight CEO, Dr Mark Griffin, is a committee member with Engineers Australia and Australian Science Communicators. Our staff are members of the Australian Academy of Cinema Television Arts (AACTA). Insight is a member of Experience Gold Coast.