STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Demonstrate safe work habits during construction in accordance with rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

 II.     Read and interpret ropeway construction flowcharts.

 III.    Use and or develop a construction flowchart.

 IV.     Identify all safety features of aerial tramways such as brake systems,

 V.      development circuits, etc.

 VI.     Identify and describe various lift components by their manufacturer.

 VII.    Identify different types of wire rope, their applications, and splicing

 VIII.   and maintenance of each.

 IX.     Identify and describe various types of ropeway tower foundations and the

 X       various erection methods used in ropeway construction.

 XI.     Understanding the various types of ropeway maintenance activities (i.e.

 XII.    preventative versus repair).

 XIII.   Describe the various mechanical and electrical systems on a typical ropeway system and the maintenance/repair activities required of each.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Ropeway Construction Flowcharts

 II.     Surveying, Clearing and Grading

 III.    Blueprint Reading

 IV.     CPTSB Certification Requirements

 V.      ANSI B77.1 Design Elements

 VI.     Foundation Design and Concrete

 VII.    Tower Erection

 VIII.   Rigging and Splicing

 IX.     Buildings and Loading/Unloading Areas

 X       Electrical wiring and Electronics

 XI.     Ropeway Maintenance

 XII.    Basic ropeway mechanical systems