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Qualifications and Certs...

The NZSIA and SBINZ are regarded world wide as leaders in Snowsports Instruction. They are progressive and innovative in their approach to training. They are recognised worldwide. You'll complete the CSI, and nearing the end of the course, the Stage 1. Other qualifications and certificates offered are the Avalanche Awareness, First Aid, SNSC, and ILM. These will give any resume are boost, and put you a head above in many positions. Click through for details!

New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Instructor Qualifications & Certifications

Peak Leaders run professional courses aimed at delivering more all mountain technical training and skills than anyone else. After three years of intense assessment, Peak Leaders UK Ltd are members of the exclusive "Year Out Group"; the governing body for structured year out opportunities.

We pride ourselves in offering certification in aspects above and beyond the snowsports qualifications, so preparing you for a variety of jobs.

The NZSIA/SBINZ Stage 1 is equivalent to CSIA/CASI 2 and BASI 2, (with the CSI being equivalent to the 1 in these countries). It can be used worldwide. France and Italy are two countries which require their own certification – call the office for the most up to date advice if you would like to know more.

Qualifications...

NZSIA

(New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Association) Certificate of Snowsports Instruction(CSI): With this certificate you will be able to teach adults and children from first timer to wedge turning, understand the teaching model and the learning processes, analysis of these levels, technical information and demonstrating at these levels, class handling and safety as well as personal improvement.

NZSIA

Stage 1 Instructor: Trainees teach the progression from beginner to parallel turn, work on improving personal skiing skills, demonstrations, apply skier/boarder movement analysis and lesson planning.

SBINZ (Snowboard Instruction NZ)

Stage 1 Instructor: Teaching all aspects of progressions through to linking turns, edged turns, and basic freestyle. Training also involves movement analysis of students, and strong free-riding ability

Certificate of Snowsports Instruction(CSI)

You will be able to teach adults and children from first timer, progressing towards isolated turns. It includes modules covering rider improvement, the teaching model, guest service elements, teaching children, class handling and safety.

Snow Sport Scotland Leader Award

The SNSC leader award provides a useful qualification especially in Europe. It can provide you with another way to get into the snowsports industry by working as a resort guide. The Alpine Ski or Snowboard Leader (ASL) course is designed to train and qualify responsible skiers/boarders who are interested in the encouragement of young skiers/boarders and who want to lead these skiers/boarders within the boundaries of resorts. There are also money saving benefits as a member of the SNSC through their deals and discounts.

Avalanche Awareness

You will learn to recognise the conditions under which avalanches take place and how to avoid them! You also learn what to do in an emergency situation if an avalanche occurs. This gives the essential knowledge and skills to feel confident with a guide in the backcountry away from marked trails and patrolled areas. This module provides essential training for powder-hungry skiers and riders and covers avalanche theory, snow stability and search and rescue techniques. There will be classroom sessions and practical work on the mountain.

First Aid Course

The Emergency First Aid course covers: emergency action principles; airway and breathing emergencies; cardiovascular emergencies/strokes; CPR; bleeding management; shock and prevention of disease transmission.

Institute of Leadership of Management

Peak Leaders have the amazing opportunity to provide trainees with training and certification through the ILM. It will provide a huge insight and knowledge into what it takes to be a leader in any profession. Great for the resume!