course descriptions

For a sixth year, CSIA and Sierra College have teamed up to offer an exceptional lift maintenance technical training program.  The 2011 training program will offer an 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 course will be taught by Sierra College professors and 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 course will be approximately 25% conceptual and 75% hands-on and strongly emphasize troubleshooting skills.  These are non-credit courses; successful students will receive a “Certificate of Course Completion.” 

NEXT OFFERED IN 2012 - 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.

NEXT OFFERED IN 2012 - RoMec II "Intermediate Ropeway Mechatronics" is intended for technicians who have completed RoMec I or who have approximately 2-5 years of lift maintenance experience. This course will be co-taught by a Sierra College professor and industry leaders.  Due to popular demand, this year’s course will feature an expanded section on low voltage electricity and related troubleshooting.  See below for a brief outline (subject to change).

RoMec III "Advanced Ropeway Mechatronics" is designed for technicians who have completed RoMec II or who have at least 5 years of lift maintenance experience. This course will be co-taught by a Sierra College professor and industry leaders.  The course includes a comprehensive project that ties together topics that have been covered throughout the week.  This year, the course includes training in how to develop and present training materials to co-workers back at the attendee’s home resort. See below for a brief outline (subject to change).

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