Waiving a prerequisite 

 

To be used in the case where a student has not taken the CAA course pre-requisite, but has completed sufficient training and/or experience which meets the learning outcomes of the prerequisite.

Example 1: To apply for Avalanche Operations Level 2, you need to take Introduction to Weather first. If you’ve already taken a similar weather course (e.g., in mountain meteorology), you can apply to waive the weather course.

Example 2: Avalanche Search and Rescue Level 1 is a required prerequisite to register for Avalanche Operations Level 1. If you have taken a similar AvSAR course in a different country, you may apply to waive this prerequisite to register for the Operations Level 1.

 

Course Equivalency

Where a student has adequate knowledge through education and professional experience to earn a CAA course certificate without attending the course.

 

The applicant must show they meet at least 80% of the learning objectives described in the course DACUM and evaluation criteria. These can be found on the CAA website under the Training tab → Program Goals section of the course page.

Example 1: (Career Progression) You hold a professional-level avalanche course in a different country and have worked as a ski patroller for the last two seasons. Your new employer in Canada requires an CAA Avalanche Operations Level 1 certificate for you to work at their operation. Therefore, you apply for an Ops Level 1 equivalency based on experience and training.

Example 2: (CAA Membership) You would like to become a CAA Professional member and have professional-level qualifications and operational experience that meet the learning objectives of the Avalanche Operations Level 2 course DACUM. Therefore, you apply for an Ops Level 2 equivalency based on your experience and training.

 

 

 

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