Ice Facility Operator
Overview
The Ice Facility Operator Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive 60-hour course designed for individuals pursuing certification to operate and maintain ice facility plants, including ice arenas, curling clubs, and other recreational venues requiring refrigeration systems.
Aligned with the curriculum developed by the Canadian Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) and Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba (ITS), this course provides participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical insights needed to succeed in the SOPEEC Ice Facility Operator Examination.
The Ice Facility Operator course is currently in development. Sign up for our interest list to receive more information as soon as it's available!
Admissions
Admission Requirements
There are no admission requirements for this program.
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
Careers & Connections
Career Opportunities
Upon completion, participants will be able to operate and maintain ice facility plants, including ice arenas, curling clubs, and other recreational venues requiring refrigeration systems.
Connections
Assiniboine has a number of agreements with other colleges, universities and professional organizations, making it possible to apply credit taken at Assiniboine to programs at other institutions. For information on agreements, see Articulation Agreements.
Tools & Supplies
Technology Requirements
All of our programs require the use of a computer with internet access. Some resources may be available on campus. For more details, see At-Home Computing.
Courses & Costs
Costs
Tuition, fees, and Students' Association fees total $750 for the course.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Distance Education
The Ice Facility Operator course is available for study through distance education.
The deadline to register is the 20TH of the month prior to the specific course start date however, you can register at any time – you don’t need to wait for the deadline. For example, for February 1ST courses, the deadline to register is January 20th.
Please note, payment is required at the time of registration.
Policies
Please ensure that you review our academic policies, including policy A20: Refunds, Registration, Adding and Dropping of Courses, which explains the refund policy for distance education courses; and A10: Maintaining Active Student Status, which details how often you need to complete a course to remain active in your program. You have five years to complete a program.