SROM 158: Ski Area Risk Prevention and Management focuses on the identification, analysis and evaluation of the accidental risks involved in operating and managing a ski resort. The course examines methods of managing accidental risks including skier safety programs, operating procedures, risk financing and insurance, and the implementation of a risk management administrative program. The course also examines ski area liability cases, and examines the key aspects of employee safety programs.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- summarize the need for an organized risk management program at a ski area and to identify and describe the main elements of the formal "risk management process";
- identify ski area resources and exposures and categorize those resources and exposures according to common risk management practice;
- describe methods of valuation and loss estimating of ski area resources and to apply loss record practice to those resources;
- describe and apply methods of ski area risk prevention and control;
- describe various forms of risk financing and insurance;
- organize a formal risk management administrative system for a ski area;
- identify and explain various legal doctrines that apply to and arise from ski area liability cases; and
- identify and explain key responsibilities and regulations regarding workplace safety issues.
Grading Table
Hospitality and Tourism
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Disclaimer
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