Advanced Refrigeration Facility Operator (ILC-OL)

Advanced Refrigeration Facility Operator

Instructor-led Course Online (ILC-OL). This course will be taught using Zoom.

• Session 1: Wednesday, September 11, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Session 2: Wednesday, September 18, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Session 3: Wednesday, September 25, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Final Assessment: You will receive email notification from the ORFA on how to access the online exam. The online exam opens on November 2 at 9:00 am and closes on December 1 at 11:59 pm. You have up to thirty calendar days to complete the exam. Once you access the online exam you must complete it within the allowed period at that one sitting.

The course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of practitioners who are considered to be the “user” as defined in the Operating Engineers Regulation of a registered “unattended” industrial ice sheet refrigeration plant. It builds on the knowledge learned in the ORFA Basic Arena Refrigeration course which is a recommended course pre-requisite. Participants will gain a strong working knowledge of roles and responsibilities associated with the operation, management and maintenance of these systems. Course curriculum is built on current regulatory responsibilities and accepted industry best practices. The learning objectives are recognized by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) as minimum training for those individuals who are responsible for decision making surrounding the day-to-day care and control of these plant rooms. Participants will receive all necessary tools to evaluate and/or build an ice sheet refrigeration workplace specific training, operational and maintenance program.

Topics include:

• Module 1 - Defining Who Is In Care & Control of the Registered Ice Sheet Refrigeration Plant 
• Module 2 - The Responsibility of Creating a Safe Registered Ice Sheet Refrigeration Plant Room 
• Module 3 – The Responsibility of Mentoring Ice Sheet Refrigeration Plant Room Staff 
• Module 4 – Creating and Maintaining a Plant Operational and Training Manual 
• Module 5 - The Responsibility of Creating an Effective Registered Refrigeration Plant Maintenance Plan 
• Module 6 – The Responsibility of Designing a Registered Refrigeration Plant Asset Management Plan 
• Module 7 – The Responsibility of Registered Ice Sheet Refrigeration Emergency Planning 

This is a recommended course for the ORFA Certified Arena Refrigeration Plant Technician (CARPT) designation. This course is also recommended ongoing professional development for B-Certificate Operators who are employed in the ice sheet industry.

This course will be taught using Zoom. Participants need no special computer skills or set-up other than:

• an internet connection that should be able to provide a data download and upload minimum speeds of one Megabit per second (Mbps) or better - broadband connection is recommended.
• a computer and monitor
• a webcam, not compulsory but recommended
• a microphone
• desire to interact, network, and learn from the comfort of their home/office. 

Instructors: Robert W. Lilbourne, CRFP, CIT, Director, Community Services, Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc and Brad Putnam, Recreation Facility Services Manager, City of Peterborough

This course is worth 28 professional development credits towards recertification of any ORFA professional designation