You should refer to the specific course DACUM & Evaluation Criteria before completing the form.

 

Course	Self-Assessment Form	DACUM	Evaluation Criteria
Introduction to Weather	Self-Assessment Form	DACUM	Final Assignment, 70% to pass.
Avalanche Search and Rescue Level 1	Self-Assessment Form	DACUM	Pre Course Learning Assignment Written Exam Practical Skills Test
Avalanche Operations Level 1	Self-Assessment Form	DACUM	At least 70% in all assessment categories. Evaluation Scheme
Avalanche Search and Rescue Level 2	Self-Assessment Form	DACUM	Pre-Course Questions AvSAR Skills Sheet Team Leader Assessment Evaluation Scheme
Avalanche Operations Level 2 Program	Self-Assessment Form	DACUM	At least 70% in all assessment categories. Evaluation Scheme
Other	Self-Assessment Form	Refer to specific course DACUM	Refer to specific course evaluation scheme.

 

This includes but is not limited to:

• Professional Resume
• Course Certificate
• Course Curriculum (Outline, Schedule, Assessment etc)

AvSAR :

• Description of practice rescue scenarios
• Log book entry, incident report or training records

Operations Level 1:

• Snow Profile and corresponding drafted graph
• Avalanche Observations
• Weather Observations

Operations Level 2:

• 100 Operational days - log book
• Ski/Splitboard/Snowmobile specific resume

Important:

If additional information and/or supporting documentation is requested throughout the review process, you will be given a timeline of one month to provide this to the office. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a denial of your application.

Contact a CAA Professional Member to act as a reference for your application.

This person should:

• Be familiar with your avalanche-related experience
• Have completed the course you are applying to waive/gain equivalency for, or understands the learning objectives outlined in the course DACUM.
• Review your self-assessment form and the course DACUM and assess whether you meet the learning objectives.
• Complete the CAA Professional Member PLA reference form

If you do not know a CAA Professional Member, you should find a person who meets the criteria listed above. They must complete the Non CAA Professional Member PLA reference form instead.

Course	Application Fee
	Waive		Equivalency
Introduction to Weather	$150		$250
Avalanche Search and Rescue Level 1	$200		$400
Avalanche Operations Level 1	$300		$500
Avalanche Search and Rescue Level 2	*Upon request		N/A
Avalanche Operations Level 2 Program	N/A		$850
Other	$150		$300

 

1. Create a user account on our website
2. Complete PLA application form ensure all supporting documents are well prepared
3. Submit application along with required payment
4. Follow up with your reference to confirm they have submitted their recommendation