CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Certification exams recognize the assimilation of content and training for the employees. These professional certifications are administered by Domaines Skiables de France (DSF) and the Ministry of Economy of the Government of Andorra.
In order to take the exams, it is necessary to be employed by the ski resort’s administration, which will decide who enrolls according to the qualifications and experience required by each type of training.
Ski lift operator
The ski lift is a mechanical system for transporting skiers up a mountain slope.
It is important to know how these devices work, since they are normally found
in instructional areas and it is the first type of device that children and novice
skiers become familiar with.
During the course you will learn the mechanical operation of this lift, and its characteristics.
During the course you will learn the mechanical operation of this lift, and its characteristics.
Requirements to appear in the professional qualification certificate
(CQP) for Ski Lift Operator:
- Disposar del títol AE (d’agent d’explotació).
- Minimum experience of one season on the device.
- The candidature must be submitted by the ski station.
- To be able to take the practical test, the candidate must be certified by the station for their aptitude in altitude work, and it is mandatory to have a level of skiing skills.
Type of exam:
- 45-minute theory test with 100 multiple choice questions.
Practical test:
- Practical test: It is carried out in the installation that the candidate usually operates, answering questions about specific and technological aspects of the device, as well as practical situations on the ground (approximately one hour test).