Qualifications
NZSIA Ski offer a whole range of courses and qualifications, catering to every level of Ski Instructor, from those completely new to the indsutry through to the seasoned veterans.
Ski Level One (previously the CSI)
Ski Level One Certification is the entry-level instructor's course aimed at people interested in joining the snowsports industry. A Level One Ski Instructor is certified to teach beginner and advanced-beginner skiers (class levels one and two).
Ski Level Two (previously Stage One)
The Ski Level Two Certification is aimed at instructors wanting to progress within the snowsports industry to teaching students at higher levels (class levels three and four). The minimum requirement to sit this Level Two is Ski Level One, or equivalent foreign qualification. A Level Two Ski Instructor is certified to teach up to advanced-intermediate (class level four).
Ski Level Three (previously Stage Two)
The Ski Level Three Certification is for instructors wanting to progress within the snowsports industry to teaching students in all-mountain situations. The Level Three Ski Instructor is fully-certified to teach all levels up to advanced/experts (class levels five and six). The minimum requirements for the Level Three Certification is Ski Level Two or an equivalent foreign qualification.
Trainer's Certification
This qualification is for fully-certified instructors (Ski Level Three) who wish to become involved with training staff at their resort or candidates for Level One and Two Certifications.
Coaching Courses
These courses are for those interested in becoming a coach or furthering their education as a coach. There are both on-snow and off-snow courses available, all offered through a joint initiative with Snow Sports New Zealand.
Ski Improvement Camps
We offer two different Professional Development Camps and a three-day Free Ski Camp, open to all Certified Ski Instructors. We also offer a two-day Advanced Technical Ski Camp for Level Three Certified Instrutors. A maximum of 1:8 trainer-participant ratio allows for excellent individual feedback.
Children's Teaching Certification
The Childrens Teaching Certification is aimed at instructors interested in improving their ability and knowledge around teaching children from ages 3 to 13. This two-day course includes modules for safety and group handling, the CAP model, student profiles, movement patterns, and application of the teaching model.
ISIA Avalanche Course
The ISIA Avalanche course is intended for Ski, Snowboard and Telemark Instructors wanting to expand their knowledge of the mountain environment, to travel safely within it and impart knowledge useful for an instructor within organised area boundaries worldwide. This qualification is required to achieve ISIA status, along with your NZSIA/SBINZ Level Three instructing qualification and a second discipline.
Ski Crossover Course
This course is designed to give members from other disciplines the knowledge to teach a beginner lesson in skiing and understand the basic movements of skiing.