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Ice Making and Painting Technologies (RTC)

  • Monday, August 25, 2014
  • 8:30 AM
  • Thursday, August 28, 2014
  • 4:30 PM
  • Newmarket, ON
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Ice Making and Painting Technologies*
Monday, August 25 to Thursday, August 28, 2014
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Magna Centre - Google Map
800 Mulock Dr, Newmarket, ON L3Y 9C1

Prerequisites: Participants should have completed the Basic Refrigeration course or the Advanced Refrigeration Facility Operator course and have one year, hands-on, artificial ice experience. 
Creating a durable sheet of ice requires a clear understanding by the ice technician of the ice making environment. This environment will include such variables as basic scientific principles surrounding air, water, paint and refrigeration and may or may not be within the operator’s control. Building on the theory gained in the refrigeration classes, this course will enhance the participants’ knowledge, while increasing their operational effectiveness through a clear understanding of proven ice installation principles and techniques. Further, participants will learn basic standard facility operation practices and have hands-on exposure to various proven on-ice applications.
Some practical on-ice demonstrations will occur, with limited opportunity for each participant to take part. All students should come prepared to spend up to seven hours on the ice. Clothing and CSA-approved footwear should be selected and worn to suit a cold, wet work environment.

Topics include:
  • History of ice making and painting
  • Humidity – principles and equipment 
  • Water – understanding and controlling Total Dissolved Solids
  • Refrigerated floors – constructed options, limitations and preparation
  • Dasher board systems – types, best installation practices, safety
  • Painting and Logos – painting ice white, lines and logos vs. paper, vinyl and other materials
  • Specialty Ice Surfaces - Hockey, Curling, Speed Skating, Broomball, Ringette, Figure Skating, Sledge Hockey and Public Skating
  • Ice Energy Management

*REQUIRED HEAD PROTECTION   
Participants attending those courses that require practical on-ice demonstrations are required to supply and wear their own head protection.

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