The next AIMS Safety Seminar will be held in Orlando, FL November 9-15, 2011 in conjunction with the IAAPA Expo. Certification Testing Offered at That Time

The annual AIMS International Safety Seminar is a comprehensive safety-training experience for individuals responsible for the care and safety of the amusement industry's guests. The seminar is world-renowned for its diverse curriculum and the quality of its volunteer instructors; classes are guided by today's top industry professionals.

Attendees build tailored course curricula that best suit their needs and the needs of their employers. Precious safety information is carried home and shared with colleagues and co-workers back on the job. Attendees also build long-lasting relationships with instructors and their counterparts across the globe. This invaluable networking opportunity enables the exchange of information between people performing the same functions at distant locations.

The AIMS Safety Seminar has both sit-down and hands-on classes that will surely round any individual's experience. This valued participation is a requisite for all professionals in the amusement industry.

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CERTIFICATIONS:

		CERTIFICATION TESTING: Certified Maintenance Technician - Level I Certified Maintenance Technician - Level II Certified Operations Technician - Level I Certified Operations Technician - Level II Certified Aquatics Operations Technician - Level I Associate Ride Inspector - Level I Certified Ride Inspector - Level II Professional Ride Inspector - Level III Download the AIMS Certification Program Guide
Applicants must provide a copy of their high school diploma or equivalent, and a letter from their employer stating their job experience. - a minimum one year of employment for Level I - a minimum three years of employment for Level II - a minimum 10 years of employment for Level III Level II applicants are required to submit a copy of their current Level I certificate or card. If the Level I certification has expired, it will be required to re-instate their certification prior to testing. 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU) are required for each two year certification period. To be eligible to test for a Level II certification, an applicant must have a current Level I certification of the same type. All applications, required documentation and payment are due to the AIMS office by November 1, 2011. All documentation will be retained by AIMS. Please send all applications, documentation and payment to one the following addresses: Mail: AIMS International Ltd. 3026 South Orange Santa Ana, CA 92707 Fax: 714-276-9666 E-mail: Certs@aimsintl.org

FEES:

Registration Fee Includes:

• Seminar Tuition
• Class Materials
• IAAPA Expo Admission
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Greenville Technical Institute
• Seminar Completion Certificates

Early Registration Fee for First 50: $495

Standard Registration Fee: $595

Late Registration Fee: $695

Additional Fees:

Certification Application Fees:

Maintenance, Operations, & Aquatics Certifications - $55 for Level I and II, $100 for Level III
Inspector Certifications - $75 for Level I, $125 for Level II, $175 for Level III

SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Alan Ramsay Scholarship provides tuition for seminar classes only (this does not include certification testing or renewal fees). The deadline for applications is October 15, 2011. Please visit the Alan Ramsay Scholarship page for further information.

SKYCOASTER:

Classes will be held in the general meeting room at the DoubleTree Hotel on Monday, November 14, 2011.  The guest speaker will be Jeff Abendshien from Recreation Engineering.  There will be a reception Monday night at the Orena Sports Bar between 6PM and 8PM.  The Site Controller test will be given on Tuesday, Nov 15 between at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.