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SKI RESORT RISK MANAGEMENT - ONLINE

Learn to effectively manage risk in any aspect of ski
area operations from the top of the mountain to base
area operations and services.

This course is designed for people currently working
in any capacity, in any type or size of ski area
operation. In particular, this benefits anyone with risk
management responsibilities in Canadian ski resorts;
risk managers, operations managers, ski patrollers,
supervisors or managers in any department from
Food & Beverage to Snow School.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

You will learn to assess and manage the risks ski
areas face on a day-to-day basis using actual case
studies and online discussions about current industry
issues and solutions with students in other resorts
across the country. This course will provide an
accessible and practical training tools. Participants
will understand the “big picture” of Risk Management
to develop strategies and tactical plans for their area
of responsibility.

Topics of study include risk identification and
evaluation, risk control, skier and snowboarder
safety, legal liability and waivers, workplace safety,
administration and documentation, emergency
planning, risk financing and insurance. A series of
assignments will lead you through the development of
a risk management plan for one department of your
ski area.

Coursework can be done at any time, day or night.
There are no scheduled login times. Evaluation is
assignment based rather than exam based.

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SKI RESORT OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT
selkirk.ca/ski

Contact

TENTH STREET ADMISSIONS

Phone: 888.953.1133 ext 21324

Direct: 250.365.1324

Email: tenthstreetadmissions@selkirk.ca

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