Background
It has been more than twenty years since the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. (ORFA) first introduced a professional designation program to assist members in developing competency to work effectively within the recreation facilities industry. Since its creation, many members have been awarded ORFA professional designations, many of which are now requested by employers as part of the hiring process, or used to assist in developing short and long term training plans.
Each designation requires Individual ORFA membership, a minimum Grade 12 education, completion of the requisite courses and confirmation of workplace-specific experience. Also, all ORFA designations will entail a five year recertification process. In addition to classroom-based courses, the ORFA will continue to explore alternative course delivery formats (e.g. online, blended format, etc.) in order to provide accessible education to its members.
