World Leader in Amusement Industry Safety Education Unveils New Academy of Amusement Risk Management, Safety & Security (AARMSS)
In response to a recognized need in the amusement industry for specific and in-depth safety education and certification, AIMS International has created the Academy of Amusement Risk Management, Safety and Security (AARMSS), a structured curriculum designed to elevate your program.
Based on the following foundational pillars: Safety, Security, Emergency Management and Risk Management, the AARMSS curriculum is specifically designed to educate and equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage an amusement industry safety, security, and risk management program.
AARMSS courses are unique to the Academy and cannot be found anywhere else in the AIMS International educational network nor at any other amusement industry educational seminar. The courses will be taught by subject matter experts from both within the industry as well as professionals from outside agencies which specialize in the course topics.
“Risk Management and Loss Control are key to the success of any business and the skills necessary for optimal performance should be fundamental in all managers’ growth for a specific industry,” said MJ Brewer, AARMSS Committee Chair.
Safety and Security are the primary focus of year one with the second-year agenda dedicated to Emergency and Risk Management. Students are required to complete all program requirements within a three-year window. In addition to the program curriculum, successful completion of an OSHA 10 class is required prior to the first year with solo work and independent study by the students required between the first and second year, reinforcing the program pillars.
This additional work includes, but is not limited to, select FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses and Academy webinar classes.
The curriculum for the program is based upon the four pillars of study listed below.
- Safety (year one)
- Security (year one)
- Emergency Management (year two)
- Risk Management (year two)
As part of the selection process, candidates must complete an application, show proof of their eligibility (see below) and participate in an admissions interview conducted by AARMSS faculty.
Applications must be submitted in advance of the seminar start date.
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Certified Amusement Safety and Security Associate (CASSA)
- Proof of at least 36 months of employment in the amusement industry in a safety-related role OR 36 months of experience in a safety-related role in another industry plus at least 6 months of employment in the amusement industry
- Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Submission of a resume
- Pre-requisite before year one: OSHA 10 Course Completion (will be offered at AIMS)
- Must complete both first and second year of the AARMSS program and pass the CASSA exam.
Certified Amusement Safety and Security Professional (CASSP)
To qualify for the Certified Amusement Safety and Security Professional certification, the candidate must complete the certification requirements listed below. Completion of the program is required within 3 years. Faculty advisor assigned to each student.
Initial Certification Requirements:
- Completed both years of AARMSS.
- Successfully passed the CASSA exam.
- Candidates must complete and submit the CASSP certification documentation requirements listed in the application below.
Sample AARMSS Curriculum
Year ONE Courses:
| MONDAY | ||
| 9:00 | OSHA 101 | Bowe |
| 10:00 | Hazard Identification | Brewer |
| 1:00 | NFPA Life Safety 101 | Garrison |
| 3:00 | Intro to Walkway Safety (Slip & Fall) | Johnson |
| 4:00 | Intro to Walkway Safety (Trip & Fall) | Brewer |
| TUESDAY | ||
| 8:00 | Extreme Operational Excellence | Barnett / Powers |
| 10:00 | Food & Beverage Safety | Hoffman / Wilke |
| 11:00 | Understanding ASTM | Riggleman |
| 1:00 | Modern Day Security Risks | Ruffin |
| 3:00 | Secure Design | McGhee |
| 4:00 | Secure Design - CPTED | McGhee |
| WEDNESDAY | ||
| 8:00 | Developing Security Program & SOP | Ali |
| 10:00 | Security from an Insurance Perspective | Powers |
| 11:00 | Intro to the Safety Act | Ali |
| 1:00 | Venue Security | Ali |
| 2:00 | Patron / Staff Screening Procedures | Ruffin |
| 3:00 | Lessons Learned - Security Incident | Hoffman / Wilke |
| THURSDAY | ||
| 8:00 | Safety Culture | Hoffman / Wilke |
| 10:00 | Emerging Threats and Hardening Tactics | Powers |
| 1:00 | CASSP Presentations | |
| FRIDAY | ||
| 8:00 | CASSP Presentations | |
| 1:00 | Crisis Management Lessons Learned | Powers |
| 3:00 | AARMSS Roundtable | Powers |
| 4:00 | AARMSS Roundtable | Powers |
Year TWO Courses:
| MONDAY | ||
| 9:00 | Insurance & Claims 101 | Powers / Brewer |
| 10:00 | Contracts & Waivers | Jackson |
| 11:00 | Depositions | Jackson |
| 1:00 | Mock Deposition | Yemm / Jackson |
| 3:00 | Incident Response and Incident Investigation | Cargill |
| TUESDAY | ||
| 8:00 | Risk Management 101 | Brewer |
| 9:00 | Team Member Training - Operational Audits | Beard |
| 11:00 | Team Member Training - Developing SOPs | Beard |
| 1:00 | Emergency Planning | Claassen |
| 4:00 | Severe Weather Preparedness | Woodson |
| WEDNESDAY | ||
| 8:00 | Crisis Management - Crisis Communications | Evans |
| 9:00 | Crisis Management - Crisis Communications Team | Evans |
| 10:00 | Crisis Management - Media Relations | Evans |
| 11:00 | Business Continuity Basics | Powers |
| 1:00 | Developing Emergency Response Training Program | Claassen |
| 2:00 | Developing an Emergency Response Table Top Drill | Powers / Ali |
| 3:00 | Table Top Drill Scenario | Powers / Ali |
| THURSDAY | ||
| 8:00 | Crowd Management | Kennedy |
| FRIDAY | ||
| 8:00 | Review for AARMSS test | Claassen / Brewer |
| 9:00 | Test for AARMSS | Claassen / Brewer |
| 3:00 | AARMSS Roundtable | Brewer |
