This program features 30 hours of instructional methodology and consultation for earning the distinction of becoming a Certified Instructor of Ice Carving (CIIC). This level of training will prepare the carver to become a skilled ice carving instructor who is qualified to enhance the curriculum and safety standards of college culinary education programs. 10 of the 30 hours consist of offsite coursework designed to make the student's preparation for the next day's instructional activities as beneficial and enjoyable as possible. Textbooks, drawing aids, clay, modeling tools, and other materials are furnished upon arrival at AICD for this offsite coursework.
Special note: This program includes an opportunity for the student instructor to provide actual instruction to a beginning ice carving student at the AICD studio - with a major emphasis in standards-based curriculum development and SAFE carving, lifting, transporting, set-up, and take-down techniques.
The ability to recieve immediate feedback from both the AICD instructor and the beginning student carver makes this teaching opportunity particularly meaningful and beneficial for developing communication skills and safe instructional practices. The beginning carver will be selected specifically to provide the student instructor with an ideal one-to-one teaching opportunity. |
Prerequisite: Certified Master Ice Carver (CMIC) Program - Five Star Level
AICD provides one-to-one personalized instruction that is tailored for each student's experience and future objectives. Private instruction ensures that student carvers of any level receive far more actual training and individual guidance than is possible within group ice carving classes. It also provides a much safer and more productive learning environment for developing the advanced art skills needed for highly realistic and creative multi-block construction.
Certified Instructor of Ice Carving (CIIC) Program of Instruction
(3 consecutive days of instruction including student teaching)
- $2,495
Total Continuing Education Hours (CEH) for the Certified Ice Carver Educator (CICE) Program: 30 hours
Tuition includes the use of all carving and specialty equipment, materials, 20 ice carving books, computer aided design, crystal clear Clinebell ice blocks, and many other resources. A delicious lunch, snacks, and refreshments are served with our compliments throughout each day as well.
AICD's training/certification programs are a valuable way to
earn
points
for NICA's certification programs, which are independent of AICD.
Note:
The art of ice carving involves the use of tools and equipment that are inherently dangerous. To meet the safety-related needs of professional ice sculpture companies, ice carving schools, hotels, country clubs, and caterers, a high priority is given to the development of safe carving, delivery, and set-up practices. This program requires that the carver be in excellent health, and must be physically able to work with heavy materials and equipment for prolonged periods of time in both warm and cold environments.
The ice carving industry is growing at a phenomenal rate in the U.S and around the world. AICD is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive ice sculpture training possible for ice sculpture companies, hotels, caterers, country clubs, and culinary schools seeking to employ highly qualified, professionally certificated chefs, ice carvers, and sales associates.
