LENGTH OF COURSE STUDY
Within 1 year.
COURSE HOURS
300 hours
COURSE CREDENTIAL
Certification accredited by PTIB
Mountain Sport Technician Program students obtain specialized skills through training on the job with an employer related to their field of study. The co-op gives students the vital work experience to prepare for a future career.
Students discuss their desire and goals with the co-op coordinator but are responsible for setting up their own placements that are in alignment with the program and course curriculum. Past opportunities included various local retail manufacturing employers e.g. Prior Snowboards, Profile Tuning, Comor Sports, Whistler Blackcomb, ZipTrek Eco Tours, Surefoot.
SINGLE COURSE COSTS
(for non-Mountain Sport Technician Program Students)
Not applicable
Students enrolled in the whole Mountain Sport Technician Program.
- Topics are decided by the student and the employee to fit the business
Gain work experience within the sport retail manufacturing industry by applying the skills learned in previous courses in a professional environment. The co-op supports personal career development.