STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Identify and select different types of snowmaking equipment and systems used for different slopes, traffic conditions, locations and climate.

 II.     Calculate proper conditions necessary for making snow.

 III.    Make snow in accordance with proper safety techniques and manufacturers` recommendations, using different types of snowmaking equipment.

 IV.     Demonstrate knowledge of current snowmaking design and operational echnology.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      History of Snowmaking

 II.     Snowmaking:  State of the Art

         A.      Basic Processes

         B.      Snowmaking Systems

         C.      Snowmaking Science

         D.      Snowmaking Components

 III.    System Operation and Techniques

         A.      Distribution

         B.      Snow Density

         C.      Where and When

 IV.     System Design, Planning, and Layout

 V.      System Construction

 VI.     Pumping Systems

 VII.    Compressor Systems

 VIII.   System Maintenance

 IX.     Economics of Snowmaking