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Facilities Training and Education

The Facility Management program is a program of the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA). This program is dedicated to serving the needs of community facility management. It contributes to training operators and the efficient operation of facilities.

Upcoming Courses

For upcoming training opportunities, please check out our events calendar.

Certification

Certificates may be obtained in each of these of the following courses:

Arena Operator Level 1 Course

This course is composed of four modules. As a certified component of the Western Facility Operator Master Certification Program, participants can test their knowledge and receive their Arena Operators Level 1 Certificate.

Modules:
- Ice Making and Maintenance
- Air Quality Issues
- Energy Management
- Ice Resurfacers

Cost:
$220 plus GST  - Members
$310 plus GST  - Non-Members

Arena Operator Level 2 Course

This intensive course will provide the essential refrigeration theory to give participants an overview of modern industrial refrigeration systems and is composed of four modules. As a certified component of the Western Facility Operator Master Certification Program, participants can test their knowledge and receive their Arena Operators Level 2 Certificate.

Modules:
- Thermodynamics
- Operation and Maintenance of Refrigeration Plants
- Refrigeration Components, Equipment and Controls
- Refrigerants and Brines

Cost:
$485 plus GST - Members
$580 plus GST - Non-members 

Host a Training Course in Your Community

If your community is interested in hosting a training course or education session please contact (306) 780-9324.

Here are just some of the benefits of hosting:

  • The training and education courses are designed to develop the skills of facility operators resulting in benefits to the facility and its' community.
  • Your community will benefit from competent, knowledgeable facility operators that will ensure safe and efficient recreation facility.
  • Managers will benefit from a well-informed staff that are trained and educated in the industry.

Spring Education and Training Symposium

The 2018 Spring Education and Training Symposium will be held on April 9-12, 2018 at the Humboldt Uniplex - the main recreation facility in Humboldt located on Highway #5 West.

More Information

For more information about the Training and Education offered, please contact:

Tim Hanna
Recreation Facilities Consultant
(306) 780-9324
thanna@spra.sk.ca