2023 AARFP Symposium
- July 17-22, 2023
- Lacombe, AB
The 2023 Annual AARFP Symposium offers 11 courses in one week at one location! In addition to all the great AARFP courses available, you can also register for the Red Deer Polytechnic Management for Supervisors Course. This course is one of the components to achieve your Recreation Facility Management Certificate.
This is the perfect opportunity to get certification courses that pertain towards the recreation industry, which includes building maintenance courses, parks and sport fields courses, leadership courses, pool operator courses, custodial care courses, lifecycle & risk management courses as well as learning how to develop a policy and procedure manual.
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Building Maintenance Level 1 Register Here
Learn basic facility operation which includes; preventive maintenance, life cycle planning, thermodynamics, HVAC/boiler operation and mechanical maintenance, basic electricity, facility safety and more.
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Parks & Sport Fields Level 1 Register Here
Learn the essential skills needed in a parks and sport fields career. Which includes turf management, irrigation, ball diamond construction, pest control and more.
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Pool Operator Level 1 (Certified) Register Here
Learn the basics of swimming pool operations. Topics will include: water circulation/filtration, basic chlorine and salt water chemistry, pool diseases and water testing.
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Leadership Skills Register Here
Interested in becoming a leader? Learn how to deal effectively with people, handle negative situations managing yourself, work and difficult situations.
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Building Maintenance Level 2 Register Here
Learn about fire suppression systems, painting, electrical systems, plumbing, control systems, building envelop (foundation, cladding, windows and roofing), and how to troubleshoot common problems with your building systems.
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Parks & Sport Fields Level 2 Register Here
Level up in your career by learning about soil tests, landscaping, composting, managing vandalism, pruning and tree planting, trails, campgrounds, by-laws and project management.
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Pool Operator Level 2 Register Here
Participants will learn how to handle the more complex problems as swimming pool operators. Topics include water clarity, air quality, health of swimming pool water, specialty chemicals, energy management, steam rooms and saunas, preventive maintenance and more.
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Lifecycle & Risk Management Register Here
Interested in learning the basic preparation and implementation of a lifecycle document and how to better understand the importance of a solid risk management program for your facility?
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Custodial Care Register Here
Students will learn the basics of proper custodial maintenance and the importance of a clean facility. Emphasis will be on proper product usage and safety, as well as discussing new products and trends.
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Developing a Policy & Procedure Manual Register Here
Participants will learn how to start the policy and procedure manual, what should be included, and how to keep it current.
Symposium Activities
Alongside the great educational opportunities, we have fun activities planned for the AARFP members (you don’t have to be registered for Symposium to join us)! Sign up below if you are interested in joining us for the fun events!
