GUIDELINES FOR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
           GROOMER OPERATOR TRAINING


A Resource Guide for Trail Grooming Managers and Equipment Operators:


Chapter 7 - Groomer Operator Certification
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Operator Certification:

Purpose:
It is recommended that groomer operators be certified to help ensure the proper operation and maintenance of snowmobile trail grooming equipment. Certification should consist of a combination of training and testing to help ensure equipment operators understand correct grooming principals, techniques, procedures and other pertinent subject matter.

Certification can also help ensure that the expenditure of grooming funds results in smooth trails that are safe and hold up to snowmobile traffic as long as possible.

Who Should Be Certified?
While groomer operator certification requirements are ultimately a local decision by each state, province, territory, or subunits thereof, it is recommended that all groomer operators receive a minimum level of training and certification. In some areas, groomer operator certification may be mandatory in order for the grooming area to qualify for liability insurance. In all instances operator certification can serve as an excellent risk management tool, so it should be universally encouraged.

Since even experienced groomer operators can benefit from periodic training and refresher courses, it is recommended that, if an area adopts certification requirements, all operators receive the initial training as well as the initial certification, irrespective of their experience level or if they are an employee, volunteer, or contractor.

How Long Should A Certification Valid?
While the length of time a groomer operator certification is valid is a local decision, it is recommended that they be valid for no more than four years if the operator continues to operate the same type of equipment.

If the grooming equipment is replaced with either newer models or a different type of tractor and/or implement, the operator’s training and certification should be updated at that time to include training and certification for the new equipment.




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