Qualifications
SBINZ offer a whole range of courses and qualifications, catering to every level of Snowboard Instructor, from those completely new to the indsutry through to the seasoned veterans.
Snowboard Level One (previously the CSI)
Snowboard Level One Certification is the entry-level instructor's course aimed at people interested in joining the snowsports industry. The four-day course includes modules covering rider improvement, the teaching model, progressions for levels one and two students, guest service elements, teaching children, class handling and safety.
Snowboard Level Two (previously Stage One)
The Snowboard Level Two Certification is aimed at instructors wanting to progress within the snowsports industry to teaching students at higher levels (SBI levels three and four). The minimum requirement to sit the Level Two Cert is Snowboard Level One, or equivalent foreign qualification.
Snowboard Level Three (previously Stage Two)
The Snowboard Level Three Certification is for instructors wanting to progress even further in the snowsports industry to teaching students in all-mountain and elementary terrain park situations (SBI levels five and six). The minimum requirements for the Level Three Cert is SBINZ Level Two or equivalent foreign qualifications.
Trainers Certification
This qualification is for fully-certified instructors (Snowboard Level Three or equivalent) 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.
Freestyle Accreditations
There are two levels of Freestyle Certifications. The first is designed for instructors who want to get involved with teaching freestyle in and out of the terrain park. The second is for instructors looking to progress their freestyle riding and teaching ability, with a view to getting into development coaching.
Childrens Teaching Accreditation
The Childrens Teaching Accreditation 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.
Snowboard Crossover Course
This course is designed to give members from other disciplines the knowledge to teach a beginner lesson in snowboarding and understand the basic movements of snowboarding.