ICE MAKING AND PAINTING TECHNOLOGIES
June 3 to 6, 2019   •   National Ice Centre, Nottingham

     

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    The IMPT course, developed by the ORFA and its training partner, Jet Ice, continues to be recognized as the industry-leading standard for professional development in ice-making principles and application techniques for all ice technicians. It is important to note that litigation involving ice conditions will almost always use the Ice Making and Painting Technologies course materials as the proven acceptable industry standard to be met. Knowing and applying these established principles is essential to reducing ice arena risk of liability.

    Creating a durable sheet of ice requires a clear understanding of the ice making venue and its mechanical ability and limitations. This environment will include basic yet essential scientific principles surrounding air, water, ice paint, logo materials and HVAC-R systems. The IMPT course will enhance the participant’s knowledge, while increasing their operational effectiveness through a clear understanding of proven ice installation principles and techniques. Further, participants will learn basic standard facility operation practices and have practical demonstrations with hands-on exposure to various proven on-ice application techniques. Risks and hazards associated with ice making are also reviewed so that participants are aware of the hidden dangers associated with this task.

    At the end of this course, participants will have enhanced their skills and knowledge in ice making and maintenance allowing for facility operators to reduce costs related to the outsourcing of ice installation. This course will also provide for ample networking opportunities among participants from across the UK and Europe

    Topics include:

    Module 1 – A History of Ice

      • Types of ice venues
      • Legal considerations
      • Worker safety

    Module 2 – Ice Maker’s Building: Operational Challenges

      • Preparing the building for new ice
      • Controlling humidity and mould
      • Monitoring building structural integrity

    Module 3 – The Ice Bowl

      • Understanding ice rink use limitations
      • Basic ice base construction methods
      • Dasher board design

    Module 4 – Making New Ice

      • Ice making water
      • Ice paint
      • Base preparation
      • Controlling air entrapment
      • Ice making tools
      • Outdoor ice

    Module 5 – Painting Ice White

      • History of ice paint
      • Colouring methods
      • Ice painting equipment
      • Ice painting tools
      • The bond, application, sealing
      • Ice paint installation issues

    Module 6 – Ice Sport Markings and Practice Ice Painting

      • Sport marking variables
      • Ice painting tools
      • Templates
      • Paint application equipment and techniques
      • Hockey marking layout
      • Ice logos
      • Other ice sport marking requirements

    Module 7 – Ice Technician Energy Management

      • Energy management 101
      • Building design and operations
      • Equipment efficiencies
      • Application of ice making and maintenance best practices