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SAO 106
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Title: | Ropeway Operatons |
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Long Title: | Ropeway Operatons |
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Course Description: | Covers the daily operation, inspection and minor maintenance of aerial tramways, lifts and tows. Current design philosophies, the purpose of various tramway components, safety of the lift crew and skiing guests, as well as guest relations, and the rules and regulations applicable to the operation of tramways in Colorado and upon Federal land will be introduced. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Identify and describe major lift components.
II. Use and understanding of tramway standards (i.e., ANSI B.77 & CPTSB).
III. Identify, operate and describe typical controls and safety systems of lifts and tows of various manufacture.
IV. Describe loading and unloading procedures.
V. Perform inspections and record keeping.
VI. Perform daily maintenance of mazes, loading areas and ramps.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction to Lifts & Tows
II. Types and Classifications of Aerial Passenger Tramways
III. Aerial Tramway Components
IV. Wire Rope
A. An Overview
B. Splicing
C. Inspection
V. Regulatory Agencies: ANSI B.77 and CBTSB
VI. Loading and Unloading Areas
VII. Aerial Tramway Operation
VIII. Organization of a Lift Department
IX. Selecting, Hiring, and Training the Lift Crew
X The Lift Operator
XI. Daily Operating Procedures
XII. Tramway Inspections and Record Keeping
XIII. High Speed Detachable Quads
XIV. The Impact of High Speed Quads on the Mountain Infrastructure
XV. Operational Challenges of High Speed Quads
XVI. New Tramways: DMCs, QMCs and high capacity Gondolas
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