• Check this page again 2 weeks prior to course start date.
• You will be mailed a package containing a variety of resources, including the AvSAR student manual. A pre-course checklist is provided for you in “Chapter 1" under  "Pre-course Preparation” of your student manual. Be sure to complete all items required on this list. There are many pre-course readings and suggested practices, and it is strongly recommended that students start as soon as possible to prepare for the course; it can take a significant amount of time (25+ hours) of preparation.
• Until you receive your student manual, please refer to your online registration confirmation email for a view-only link to the manual.
• Review the Practical Skills Asessment Evaluation Guidelines and Student Reference Materials
• Review the equipment section below

Start time: 8:00 am sharp on December 16, 2021.

Click here for a map of the course location, Winston Lodge (Conference Room), Kicking Horse Resort, Golden, B.C.

Expect long days for the AvSAR course. Come ready for all aspects, from classroom time to field work. An equipment list outlines what you will need to bring with you to the course.

It is important to come to the course with proper equipment, so make sure to look over the list carefully. Students who are well prepared with the necessary equipment and basic knowledge will benefit everyone by allowing us to conduct the course’s daily sessions in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

View a Sample Schedule for the AvSAR course. Day 1 is predominantly classroom-based with field sessions on the remaining days. Day 4 is the Practical Skills Assessment as described under Evaluation below.

Please refer to the Course Evaluation section of the AvSAR webpage for assessment details.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the course location and field sites. Carpooling is only recommended for students who are from the same household.

If your course requires lift access, tickets are provided by your instructors. If you have a season's pass for the area please bring this to the course.

There are a lot of options for accommodation in Golden. You can visit Tourism Golden for information on local hostels, hotels, motels, campgrounds, and B & B’s.

Go to our ITP COVID-19 Information webpage to familiarize yourself with the most up to date COVID-19 Industry Training Program information.

Students are required to complete a Release of Liability and Waiver at the start of each course. A link to the Release of Liability and Waiver is found below. Please note that the document has two pages:

• Release of Liability and Waiver