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Head Ice Technician Training

Program Delivered by:Member Associations
Prerequisites:

One of the following five options:

  • “Trained” Assistant Ice Technician Program OR;
  • World Curling Federation – Introduction to Ice Maintenance (Online) OR;
  • 12 Months working at a Curling facility under the supervision of a Certified Head Ice Technician. OR;
  • Former Level 1 Ice Technician Course OR;
  • Former Facility Operator Assistant Course (Ontario)
Program Length
Online pre-course learning modules and 2 days in-person
Status at the End of the Workshop“Trained” Head Ice Technician
EvaluationOnline quiz, Online Safe Sport Training, In-person/Video Evaluation of Skills
Status after completion of Evaluation Requirements“Certified” Head Ice Technician
Who should attend?

Individuals who are new to the industry who are looking for a career in ice making and need to learn the skills of installing, maintaining and removing ice in a dedicated curling facility for league and bonspiel play. These individuals may need to supervise Assistant Ice Technicians as well.

Learning Outcomes

Participants of the Head Ice Technician workshop can expect to learn about:

  • What makes “good ice”
  • Curling Centre Safety
  • Refrigeration plant operation and safety
  • Water quality
  • Floors and drainage
  • Installation and removal
  • Pebbling & Scraping
  • Paint/logo techniques
  • Stone maintenance
  • Managing environmental conditions
  • Daily Maintenance
Training and Certification Transfer

Head Ice Technician Evaluation

When the Ice Technician is ready to have their skills evaluated for certification, they will need to follow their Member Association’s process for evaluation. Please refer to the Head Ice Technician Evaluation form for the evidence that is required to be observed by the evaluator.

The evaluation may be done in-person with an evaluator present, or via video. The Ice Technician candidate will be contacted to determine the best way for the evaluation to be conducted.

Video Protocol:

  • The video may be submitted in segments capturing each evidence in the Head Ice Technician Evaluation form.
  • Ensure the camera is stable and steady.
  • Try to ensure there is adequate lighting.
  • In addition to videoing each evidence, video scraping up and back 1 sheet of ice and pebbling one way.

Send the video by email, via Dropbox, or wetransfer.com. Information about where to send the video will be outlined by your Member Association.

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