Level 3 Reference Form - Non-CAA Member

The CAA Avalanche Operations Level 3 Program is intended for avalanche workers employed in forecasting, risk management, and/or planning positions.

In order to apply into the program, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:

Required:

Avalanche Operations Level 2 certificate (or equivalent training/experience)
Introduction to Weather (or equivalent training/experience)
Minimum of three seasons of employment/experience in avalanche work after completion of the Avalanche Operations Level 2 course. For non-Level 2 graduates, five seasons of employment/experience is required at a minimum prior to the Level 3 application. A season consists of a minimum of 50 days.
Minimum of two seasons as an avalanche technician working under the supervision of an avalanche forecaster.

Recommended:

Introduction to Avalanche Mapping certificate or equivalent
Advanced Weather certificate or equivalent

You have been asked to complete a reference form as part of an individual's application process. The following guidance has been developed to help you complete the form so that it is a valuable addition to the applicant's package. The applicant will not see this form as references will be kept confidential. The CAA requests your frank and honest input. Please answer all questions to the best of your direct knowledge only. Applications are time sensitive so please submit this form as soon as it is complete. Any questions can be directed to the Industry Training Program Manager.

To submit a reference, fill in the form below (hover over the underlined headings for more information):

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Name of Level 3 Applicant *
First Name (Yours) *Your name
Last Name (Yours) *Your name
Email Address (Yours) *Your e-mail address - in case we need to contact you about this reference.
Phone (Yours) *Your phone number - in case we need to contact you about this reference.
Professional Title (Yours) *Your professional title.
Organization (Yours) *The organization you work for.
What qualifies you to be a reference for this Level 3 application?Are you an avalanche professional? Have you taken this course? Ect...
How long have you known the applicant and in what context? *
If you are an EMPLOYER or SURPERVISOR please fill out the following:
a) Impression of the applicant's work experience:For example: work ethic, daily tasks, and contributions to your organization.
b) Impression of the applicant's involvement with work place decisions:For example: observer, active participant, team leader, team supervisor.
c) Impression of the applicant's potential as a leader and company representative:
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If you are a QUALIFIED AVALANCHE PROFESSIONAL(accredited guide, completed high level avalanche course in your own country ect...), please fill out the following information:
a) Relationship to the applicant:Friend, mentor, supervisor, ect..
b) Impression of the applicant's technical avalanche skills:OGRS, Level 1 and Level 2 standards ect..
c) Impression of the applicant's leadership, decision-making skills, and general judgment:
d) Impression of the applicant's organizational, managerial, planning, and reporting skills:
e) Your opinion of whether the applicant has the ability to recognize and work within their limits:
f) Impression of the applicant's application of avalanche hazard and risk principles:
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Every reference please fill out the following:
Do you think the applicant is ready for the CAA Operations Level 3 program?	Yes No
Why or why not?
Additional comments:Please provide comments and/or details pertinent to the applicant's suitability for the Avalanche Operations Level 3 course.

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