Alpine skiing · Australian Professional Snowsport Instructors
What This Qualification Covers
- The published teaching scope includes carving, short turns, basic terrain-park skills and introductory moguls.
- The focus is experienced instructors delivering group and private lessons to intermediate and advanced skiers.
- A terrain-park or mogul component should not be read as unrestricted off-piste guiding permission. International designations and local authorisations require their own evidence.
FASS country rules
These are the active qualification conditions configured on FASS. They do not confirm that a person has met them or has permission to teach. Local professional and immigration requirements still apply.
APSI Alpine Level 3
Australia (AU) · Independent teaching
Qualification evidence: APSI Level 3
No additional qualifications are listed in this rule.
No expiry window is configured in this rule.
Japan (JP) · Independent teaching
Qualification evidence: APSI Level 3
No additional qualifications are listed in this rule.
No expiry window is configured in this rule.
New Zealand (NZ) · Independent teaching
Qualification evidence: APSI Level 3
No additional qualifications are listed in this rule.
No expiry window is configured in this rule.
Training and Progression
- Course entry includes current membership, APSI-approved school employment, Alpine Level 2 or approved prior learning, and at least one full-time instructing season. The five-day course precedes a two-day exam; exam entry requires 100 teaching hours and 25 additional in-house training hours.
- Level 4 is APSI's advanced career-instructor award. Consult APSI's current specification for its training, teaching experience and assessment requirements.
Check the awarding body's current syllabus for entry requirements, course dates, fees, and assessment rules.
Sources and Further Reading
Official source review
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Checked against the official course specification. Entry, assessment and supporting requirements can change; consult the linked association before booking.