ORFA PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

CERTIFIED ICE TECHNICIAN (CIT)

The ORFA Certified Ice Technician (CIT) professional designation consists of the following courses: Basic Refrigeration or Intermediate Refrigeration, Ice Making & Painting Technologies & Ice Maintenance and Equipment Operation

Basic Refrigeration

A time tested course, Basic Refrigeration has been delivered to recreation facility personnel for over four decades and has become an industry-recognized minimum competency for practitioners working in a recreation-related refrigeration plant. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the theory and principles of refrigeration and the importance this plays in the creation of a quality ice surface. While not mandatory, participants are encouraged to gain some knowledge of a working refrigeration system prior to attendance. Topics include

• Module 1- Principles of Refrigeration
• Module 2- Refrigeration Equipment Identification & Function
• Module 3- Refrigeration Controls and Accessories
• Module 4- Refrigeration System Operation & Maintenance

Ice Making and Painting Technologies

Creating a proper sheet of ice is the key to a successful operating season. Building on the theory received from Basic or Intermediate Refrigeration, this course will enhance the practitioners’ knowledge while increasing their operational effectiveness through a clear understanding of proven ice installation principles. Further, participants will learn basic standard facility operation practises and have hands-on exposure to on-ice applications. While not mandatory, participants should have completed either the Basic or Intermediate Refrigeration course and have one year practical experience in an artificial ice recreation setting. Topics include

• Module 5 - Ice Making Principles
• Module 6 - Humidity Controls
• Module 7 - Refrigerated Floors
• Module 8 - Dasher board systems
• Module 9 - White Ice, Lines and Logo’s
• Module 10 - Speciality Ice Surfaces; Hockey, Curling, Speed Skating, Broomball, Ringette, Figure Skating, Sledge Hockey and Public Skating
• Module 11 - Ice Maintenance
• Module 12 - Ice Energy Management

Ice Maintenance and Equipment Operation

Enhancing the knowledge gained from the Basic Refrigeration and Ice Making & Painting Technologies courses, the participants will learn the tools and skills required to troubleshoot poor ice conditions, perform ice maintenance, equipment operations and up-keep, while maintaining a safe physical setting. Taking the participant through a combination of in-class and on ice teachings allows for general interaction with equipment and hands-on experience. Geared for practitioners who have some experience, it will provide a setting that will improve the working confidence of the participant. Participants should come prepared for some on ice practical applications. While not mandatory, participants should have completed the Basic Refrigeration and Ice Making & Painting Technologies courses and have one year practical experience in an artificial ice recreation setting. Topics include

• Module 13 - Daily facility physical maintenance through policy and procedure
• Module 14 - Ice maintenance, up-keep and equipment
• Module 15 - Troubleshooting • Module 16 - Air quality
• Module 17 - Changeovers • Module 18 - Edger use and safety
• Module 19 - Ice-resurfacer operations and maintenance

ORFA Certified Ice Technician (CIT) professional designation is recognized by: