TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 1. Demonstrate successful completion of learning outcomes from across the entire Snow Weather and Avalanche Field Technician Program

     including: core knowledge and skills, making field observations, safe travel, rescue and first aid, leadership, snow science, forecasting,

     avalanche operations, and risk management.

 2. Build an organized body of work that reflects a learning progression toward professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in avalanche safety.

 3. Relate Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Field Technician Program learning to employer needs.

 

 STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 I. The student learning portfolio

      a. What is a student learning portfolio and what is its role in the SWAT Program

      b. Overview of the portfolio building process

      c. Overview of various portfolio formats

      d. Planning your portfolio

      e. Identifying appropriate portfolio content

 II. Mentored portfolio development

      a. Selection of portfolio format and content

      b. Identify and engage in other learning activities that reinforce overall Snow Weather and Avalanche Field Technician Program coursework (e.g. expanded topical exploration, synthesis of concepts, research, or other learning activities)

      c. Ongoing work on portfolio project with instructor guidance

      d. Student learning portfolio draft submission, review, and comment

 III. Submission of final portfolio project

 IV. Exploration of the industry and job seeking preparation.

      a. Overview of resume building

      b. Integration of the student learning portfolio into your resume

      c. Resume writing

      d. Using informational interviews with industry employers