Practical Skills/Experience
Sign-Off Documentation
with respect to certification of:
Water Slide Mechanics
(under Ontario Regulation 187/03,
Technical Standards & Safety Act, 2000)
Name of Applicant/Mechanic:
_________________________________________
Address of Applicant/Mechanic
_________________________________________
April 2008
Water Slide Mechanic Skills Passport
April 2008
Practical Skills Sign-Off Document Introduction:
The Water Slide Mechanic Practical Skills Sign-Off Document has been developed by the Technical Standards & Safety
Authority (TSSA) in conjunction with the Amusement Device Industry Training and Certification Advisory Board (TCAB). The
Technical Standards & Safety Authority has endorsed the use of the Document and as such, it shall be considered as a mandatory
requirement for Mechanics-in-Training as they accumulate their work experience. A copy of the skills passport must be presented
by the Mechanic-in-Training when applying for certification as a Water Slide Mechanic.
The Document is designed to provide a graphic representation of the experience and skills acquired in a number of specific areas
within the amusement industry. In addition to being a requirement for certification, the document will also serve to point
supervising mechanics, employers and Mechanics-in-Training towards those areas in which additional experience may be needed.
The responsibility for ensuring that the document is kept up-to-date rests with the Mechanic-in-Training and not the
employer.
The sections of the document basically reflect the skills and training objectives that are contained in the training requirements for
Water Slide Mechanics.
The following table illustrates the modules required for each of the respective certificates of qualification.
Required Work Experience Sign-off Table:
Training Modules\Unit:
ADM-AR
ADM-WS
ADM-GK
ADM-I
ADM-B
M1: Legislation & Standards
X
X
X
X
X
M2: Safety
X
X
X
X
X
M3: Basic Electricity
X
X
X
X
X
M4: Hydraulics & Pneumatics
X
M5: Maintenance & Mechanical Practice
X
X
X
X
X
M6: Operation, Testing, Inspections and Set-up
X
X
X
X
X
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How To Use The Sign-Off Document:
Each of the required skills that need to be demonstrated is listed under each of the skill areas that have been identified as essential
for the specific certificate. Within each of the skills listed you will see a sign-off section for the Mechanic-in-Training and a
section for the Supervising Mechanic. Both the Mechanic-in-Training and the Supervising Mechanic must sign and date each
section after they have successfully been mastered and demonstrated. This demonstration of skills must be witnessed and attested
to by the Supervising Mechanic.
NOTE: The Supervising Mechanic must be a certified ADM-WS, and has the responsibility of ensuring they have
witnessed the demonstration of the skill and that they are fully satisfied the Mechanic-in-Training has mastered the skill
as specified.
Once the document has been completed (as required for the category the Mechanic-in-Training is pursuing) the Mechanic-inTraining will be required to submit, along with their application for certification to TSSA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
a copy or letter(s) from past and present employers attesting to the sign-off within the skills passport document;
a letter from the Mechanic-in-Training stating that the required hours of work experience on Water Slides has been
achieved;
verification of successful completion of the Examination (Category Specific);
the certification fee.
A Certification of Qualification will be issued once the requirements have been met.
Skills Audit:
By submitting this document you have made a declaration that you possess the signed-off skills. At any time after you have been
issued the certificate of qualification as a Water Slide Mechanic, you may be audited. What this means is that a Technical
Standards and Safety Authority Inspector may challenge your knowledge and your skills as they relate to the certificate of
qualification you have been issued. You may be asked to demonstrate the skill(s) to the Inspector on request.
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A. Description/Duties:
The Water Slide Mechanic installs, inspects, repairs and maintains water slides and associated equipment to the standard
required by safety regulations, manufacturer of engineering specifications and to the level of operational effectiveness required by
the business using them by:
1.
Coordinating the construction and installation of water slide systems and associated equipment, in cooperation with the
manufacturer, including site planning, erecting, rigging and laying out of cable and electrical/ hydraulic systems
2.
Operating water slide
3.
Visually inspecting water slide systems including the raft, mats, tubes, flumes, slide structure, splash pools,
stairways/handrails, jets/nozzles, valve operations, pipe connections, etc.
4.
Testing the performance of all water slide systems and arranging the following tests: non-destructive structural tests, flow
meters, emergency systems, splash pool/run-out water depth, entrapment protection at water flow exit
5.
Diagnosing water slide system performance
6.
Supervising and participating in repair, replacement or modification of water slide systems and equipment
A Water Slide Mechanic shall demonstrates knowledge of:
1.
Theory of operation and maintenance of water slide systems, safety circuits, pool water chemical balance, water clarity and
flow control systems.
2.
Maintenance of slide structure, slide components, water circulating system (e.g. valve, pump, filter, pipes), water slide
controls
3.
Regulations and standards of operation and maintenance for water slide as per manufacturer’s requirements.
NOTE: This document should accurately reflect the experience and training of the mechanic in
training.
Gray shaded sections are not a mandatory sign off however since they are mandatory under other
jurisdictions it is recommended that proof of completion is attached to this document.
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1.1
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (ON-THE-JOB SKILL SETS)
DOCUMENT WORK ACTIVITIES
Consult standards and regulations by identifying when standards and regulations are to be consulted; selecting the
proper document and locating the appropriate procedure, criterion or standard for the task being undertaken so that the
correct document is consulted and the correct reference is found.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
1.2
Interpret Operating Policies and Procedures by identifying when individual area operating procedures are to be
consulted; locating the pertinent procedure, criterion or standard for the task being undertaken; making the appropriate
interpretation required by the conditions.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
1.3
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: __________________________
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: __________________________
Write and submit Documents for approval by collecting data from construction, operation, inspection, diagnosis,
maintenance, replacement, repair and modification documents, notes and logs; writing reports recommending plans
for action, indicating actions taken or explaining specific conditions; submitting reports for approval to the appropriate
authority so that the documents are clear, concise, correct; complete and reliable.
_______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: __________________________
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2.1
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (ON-THE-JOB SKILL SETS)
WORK SAFELY
Ensure personal and public safety by selecting and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
depending on hazard and maintaining PPE in good condition in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and the
Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) and Employer safety procedures ensuring personal & public
security/safety.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
2.2
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Identify safety hazards by identifying and assessing all hazards before performing tasks; practicing good
housekeeping; following fire safety procedures; applying first aid; ensuring personal & public safety/security on work
sites; applying lock-out and tag procedures and handling and storing hazardous materials in accordance with OHSA
and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations and employer’s safety procedures.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
2.3
Additional Relevant Training that may be included: NOTE: This material is optional
Verification of Occupational Health and Safety Act Overview Training and Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS) Training (Attach Certificate of Completion to Skills Passport).
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
2.4
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
NOTE: This material is optional
Verification of Other Industry Related Training i.e. Manufacturer Training, Technical Training, etc. (Attach
Certificate of Completion to Skills Passport).
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
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2.5
NOTE: This material is optional
Verification of Other Industry Related Safety Training i.e. Fall Arrest, Rigging & Hoisting, Scaffolding &
Ladder Safety (Attach Certificates of Completion to Skills Passport).
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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3.1
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (ON-THE-JOB SKILL SETS)
TROUBLE SHOOTING WATER SLIDE SYSTEMS
Identify safety implications and take action on trouble calls by responding to the slide malfunction call; preparing
the required references/documentation, tools and equipment; requesting assistance as required; determining fault;
resetting and running the slide and advising on requirement for additional supervision so that the diagnosis is carried
out.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
3.2
_______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, structural and operating systems by using relevant plans, shop drawings,
schematics, diagrams and repair manuals; selecting and using applicable tools and equipment and services when
necessary; inspecting low voltage systems; carrying out basic inspection of high voltage systems; inspecting gearbox,
bearings; inspecting and arranging the following tests: non-destructive structural tests, flow meters, emergency
systems, splash pool/run-out water depth, entrapment protection at water flow exit; inspecting operation systems for
use and function; determining whether slide can be restarted within a pre-determined time frame; and documenting all
findings and actions.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
3.3
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
_______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Determine whether to repair, replace or modify systems with operational deficiencies during operating season and
in the off season by applying manufacturer acceptance criteria for repair or replacement of components; documenting
base level of operation against which to identify and record variances; determining the time frame for the required task
and assessing cost versus time to optimally effect repair; determining when modification is appropriate by applying the
code definition of “modification”; incorporating the safety of guests into any decision; with an intermittent problem in
otherwise safely running equipment, monitoring the situation and consulting with OEM, engineer and employer to
determine whether the fault requires repair or replacement to be done.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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_______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
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3.4
Maintain audit trails to maintain audit information; documenting all decisions; following required communication
protocols; maintaining maintenance logs; raising required work orders and completing all required slide-related
diagnostic and report forms.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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4.1
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (ON-THE-JOB SKILL SETS)
REPAIR, REPLACE AND MODIFY WATER SLIDE SYSTEMS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
Determine requirement for repair/replacement/modification by examining in-house/ external repair resource
capability; determining the need for and availability of replacement or parts that meet or exceed the manufacturer’s
requirement; assessing the requirement for modification of an existing system and identifying follow up requirements
to ensure certification is maintained for the replaced or modified systems or parts to ensure compliance with all
applicable codes, standards and regulations.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
4.2
________________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Consult Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) & TSSA for modifications by being aware of required process
for contacting OEM for an engineered solution to an alteration and/or retain 3rd party Engineer; coordinate solution
implementation between Engineer and Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA); develop modification in
conjunction with Engineer.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
4.4
________________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Develop work plan for repairs/replacement by identifying parts for repair/ replacement; locating materials and/or
equipment to effect repair or replacement; selecting internal or external repair or replacement facility; scheduling and
sequencing of task elements to coordinate personnel, resources and equipment ensuring that the work plan can be
carried out.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
4.3
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
________________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Prepare work site by arranging for procurement of parts, tools and transportation; ensuring availability of required
safety equipment; briefing ancillary personnel on project; locking out equipment to be worked on and reviewing OEM
maintenance/ repair procedures with all affected workers so that no injuries result.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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_______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
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4.5
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (ON-THE-JOB SKILL SETS)
REPAIR, REPLACE AND MODIFY WATER SLIDE SYSTEMS AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
Conduct repair, replacement or modification of system or parts by using relevant plans, blueprints, shop drawings,
schematics, diagrams, standards and repair manuals; selecting and using applicable tools and equipment; planning and
sequencing the work; carrying out the work; installing parts; supervising/ monitoring others carrying out the work so
that the work is done in accordance with accepted trade practice and correctly to the standard required by OEM
specifications, the CAN/CSA Z267: “Safety Code for Amusement Rides and Devices” and the Ontario Amusement
Devices Regulations, Code Adoption Document (CAD), the Technical Standards & Safety Act, and ASTM F2376.
_______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
4.6
Performance test of repair, replacement or modification by returning slide to operational state; coordinating a time
for a professional engineer monitored test where applicable; testing part and entire slide; recording acceptance of slide
performance; preparing slide for public operation so that the test meets all applicable standards as referred to in 4.5.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
4.7
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
_______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Update log books to identify repair, replacement or modification activities by identifying repaired system/part;
describing diagnosed problem; explaining what was done to rectify problem; identifying any significant difficulties;
confirming slide performance and acceptance; recommending follow-up maintenance checks so that the report contains
all the information necessary.
_______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
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5.1
OPERATION, TESTING, INSPECTIONS, SET-UP WATER SLIDE
Carry out pre-operational checks by preparing and maintaining accurate records on slide; assessing the safety of the
slide by observing the status of the all aspects of the device including rafts, mats, tubes, flumes, jets/nozzles, valve
operations, pipe connections, water slide controls, safety circuit, safety sensors and switches, emergency stops; process
of informing authorities of slide equipment defects and notification of authorities of slide operation incidents so that
diagnostic checklists are followed and records and reports are filled out.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
5.2
Perform loading and unloading procedures by ensuring loading and unloading areas are maintained as per the area’s
policy ensuring proper signage is in place and in accordance with the resort/area operations manual.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
5.3
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Prepare operation reports by completing and filing operation/incident forms so that documents are clear, concise and
explain the issue with no significant unanswered questions.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
5.5
_______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Resolve unanticipated incidents by recognizing and responding to incidents and problems as they happen; accurately
diagnosing the cause of the problem and normalizing the operation of the slide; so that injury to persons or damage to
the slide are avoided or reduced to a minimum.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
5.4
_______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
_______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
INSPECT WATER SLIDE
Inspect components of the electrical circuit and control components – using the understanding of the construction
and function of electrical circuits, control components and lock-out & tag-out procedures, inspect the water slide for
proper start-up/shut down, water flow & level control, detection for dispatching control.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
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5.6
Inspect belts, pulleys, fasteners, gears, gear reducers, chains, rollers, roller/belting conveyers, fasteners, cables,
bushings, clips, water pumps, filtering systems, slide structure, splash pools/run-out flume, stairways/handrails,
jets/nozzles, valve operations, pipe connections by using the senses of sight, hearing, smell and touch to equipment;
determining whether there is unacceptable performance or wear on equipment.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
5.7
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
PERFORMANCE TEST WATER SLIDE SYSTEMS
Perform non-destructive testing
VISUALLY - by observing parts during operation including all pulleys, fasteners, gears, gear reducers, chains, rollers,
roller/belting conveyers, fasteners, cables, bushings, clips, water pumps, filtering systems, flume, slide structure,
jets/nozzles, valves, pipe connections; visually inspecting components and identifying component(s) to be tested;
NDT TESTING - removing component(s) from service noting relationship to adjacent parts; cleaning and preparing for
non-destructive tests; assisting qualified personnel in procedure; arranging for testing by certified testing company for
assessment methods other than visual inspection; ensuring any special equipment or code requirements for fluorescent or
magnetic particle testing to be done by certified technician at intervals dictated by codes, regulations or OEMs;
identifying problems and consulting with manufacturer on repair or replacement procedure so that the testing is done
correctly in accordance with standard testing procedures.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
5.8
______________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
Perform oil checks on gearboxes by visually inspecting gearbox and oil level; replacing filters as required; obtaining
oil analysis sample; submitting oil sample to lab for analysis and documenting outcome so that oil checks are in
accordance with OEM procedures.
______________________________________
Mechanic-in-Training’s Signature and Date
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Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
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Skills Passport Sign-Off Summary Page:
Note: Certificate Numbers for all Supervising Mechanics must be listed per module.
Training Modules\Unit:
Employer
Supervising Mechanic Name &
Certificate Number
M1: Document Work Activities
M2: Work Safely
M3: Trouble Shooting Water Slide Systems
M4: Repair, Replace & Modify Water Slide Systems &
Ancillary Equipment
M5: Inspect Water Slide
M5: Performance Test Water Slide Systems
M5: Operate Water Slide
____________________________________________ has accumulated a minimum of 1000 hours of
Practical Experience on these devices.
_____________________________________________
Supervising Mechanic’s Signature and Date
Certificate #: ___________________________
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GENERAL NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS:
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