Course Description 2008

For a third year, CSIA and Sierra College have teamed up to offer an exceptional lift maintenance technical training program. Endorsed by the CSIA Board of Directors, the CSIA Technical Committee, and CalOSHA Senior Engineer Jorg Ludwig, the 2008 training program will offer an introductory, intermediate and new advanced level course in Ropeway Mechatronics. Mechatronics is the internationally recognized umbrella term for the study of mechanics, electricity, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, programming, and computer control. Our courses will apply those concepts to passenger ropeways. For more information on Mechatronics, please visit Sierra College's website at www.realskillsrealjobs.com.

The five-day, 40-hour intensive courses will be taught by Sierra College professors Steve Hunter, Mike Halbern and Gary Campbell, who will be joined by some of our industry's most experienced and respected leaders. Our Sierra College professors have extensive experience teaching electro-mechanical technology with a focus on hands-on training in the maintenance of automated equipment. Their industrial clients include Boise Cascade, Weyerhaeuser, Hewlett-Packard and N.E.C.. Our 40-hour courses will be approximately 25% conceptual and 75% hands-on. These are non-credit courses, but successful students will receive a "Certificate of Course Completion."

RoMec I "Introduction to Ropeway Mechatronics" is designed for lift maintenance technicians with 1-2 years of ski industry experience. The goal is to develop technicians capable of going back to work at their respective resorts with knowledge of safety, general concepts, terminology, tools, and troubleshooting. Anyone looking for a broader systems knowledge of ropeways, even the most experienced technician, will benefit from this course. RoMec I is offered only during Session 1.

RoMec II "Intermediate Ropeway Mechatronics" is intended for technicians with approximately 2-5 years of lift maintenance experience. This course will be co-taught by a Sierra College professor and industry leaders. RoMec II is offered only during Session 2.

RoMec III "Advanced Ropeway Mechatronics" is a new offering and is being designed for technicians with at least 5 years of lift maintenance experience. This course will be co-taught by a Sierra College professor and industry leaders. RoMec III is offered only during Session 2.

If you would like more guidance in deciding which RoMec course is most appropriate for you or your team, please contact CSIA.