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Title: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: apex on December 24, 2009, 11:36:48 AM

Anyone here run a course for sleds or know where a guy could get this course done? Need the complete the credentials before work Jan 4th.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: SwampSinger on December 25, 2009, 10:23:51 PM

You're a bit early for an April fool's joke Greg ;D...

A Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation? WTF is that?... since when you need this?

Title: Re: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: yyc_tbird_sc on December 25, 2009, 10:36:41 PM

They're now needed for most companies working out in the bush using snowmobiles. Same thing for quads. I'll check with my father, I know he can do the courses for quads, not sure about the snowmobiles, but I'm sure he'll know who/where you can go.

Title: Re: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: w squared on December 26, 2009, 07:37:37 AM

Quote from: SwampSinger on December 25, 2009, 10:23:51 PM

You're a bit early for an April fool's joke Greg ;D...

A Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation? WTF is that?... since when you need this?

That stuff's been around for years. Those of us that have had to use a sled or quad for work have needed a ticket indicating that we've been trained in the basics of how to safely operate it for at least ten years or so.

Title: Re: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: apex on December 26, 2009, 12:47:16 PM

Thanks for the help on this one guys.  A good friend won a contract up North and needs to provide proof of sled competency prior to heading out into the field. Even though he's been riding for years, the lawyers need to cover their asses in order to limit liability.

yyc_tbrid, thanks for investigating. Look forward to your response!

Merry Christmas/Happy New year all.

Joyeux Noel/Bonne Annee for you Dom!

Title: Re: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: yyc_tbird_sc on December 26, 2009, 01:47:16 PM

I talked with my father this morning....he's still able to sign off on the ATV Course, but currently the snowmobile course was under change. However, the Canada Saftey Council does have a Snowmobile Competency Course here --> http://safety-council.org/training/snowmobile-operators-course/ (http://safety-council.org/training/snowmobile-operators-course/). There is also the Alberta Safety Council, but I could not find anything on their website. I'm also not sure about who is doing the sign-offs locally, but try calling the guy on the webpage.

Title: Re: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: Rubi03 jef on December 26, 2009, 05:09:19 PM

maybe there should offer a       

driving in the city Competency Course Creditation


since half this city shouldnt be driving cars

Title: Re: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: w squared on December 26, 2009, 06:19:00 PM

Quote from: Rubi03 jef on December 26, 2009, 05:09:19 PM

maybe there should offer a       

driving in the city Competency Course Creditation


since half this city shouldnt be driving cars

It's called graduated licensing  ;D

I know, the exam needs to be harder...or people need to be less lazy about applying the skills they learned.

Title: Re: Snowmobile Competency Course Creditation
Post by: apex on December 26, 2009, 08:37:43 PM

yyc tbird, thanks very much. You've been quite helpfull!
Cheers