Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen has become the first amusement park in Europe to pass an unannounced iROC (International Ride Operator Certification) audit with a 'High Pass'. This is the highest achievable score within the International Ride Training (IRT) international program. With this result, the park demonstrates that its operational safety and staff training meet the strictest global standards.
The American institute International Ride Training (IRT) maintains the highest global standards for operational safety and hospitality at attractions. While inspections are normally planned in advance, the iROC audit excels in its element of surprise. Achieving the 'High Pass' proves that the procedures at Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen are not only correct on paper, but that the team of ride operators also performs flawlessly and under high pressure at a completely unexpected moment.
Employees make the difference
The iROC program has only been running for a year within the park's Rides department, which makes the achievement all the more remarkable. “We are very proud that, just one year after the introduction of the iROC program within the Rides department, we have already been able to achieve such a high score during the first audit of this year,” comments Wilco Warning, Manager Operations at Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen. “The iROC program provides even greater support to our employees and the park when it comes to safety, efficiency, and hospitality in our attractions. We are incredibly proud of our employees that, thanks to their dedication, we have been able to improve our attraction operations!”
European leader
Erik Beard, Managing Member and co-owner of IRT, makes no secret of his admiration for the discipline from Overijssel: “ Slagharen has proven itself as a leader in the European attraction industry through its dedication to safe and professional attraction operations. Achieving a 'High Pass' during an iROC certification audit reflects the park's commitment to the very highest standards in employee training and responsibility. We couldn't be prouder of the opportunity to work with this team, now that they excel in their operational execution.”
With this European first, Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen demonstrates that a day full of adventure and the safety of guests and employees go hand in hand. With this result, the park hopes to inspire the rest of the European industry to raise the bar for ride operations even higher.
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