Alpine skiing · New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance
What This Qualification Covers
- The published learner range starts with first-time skiers and continues through advanced snowplough turns.
- The focus is beginner ski instruction for adults and children. This is a ski award; SBINZ snowboard certification follows a separate pathway.
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.
NZSIA Ski Level 1
New Zealand (NZ) · School-employed teaching
Qualification evidence: NZSIA Level 1
No additional qualifications are listed in this rule.
No expiry window is configured in this rule.
Training and Progression
- The five-day course assesses skiing, demonstrations, teaching, safety and theory. Entry includes associate or full membership, parallel skiing on blue and red terrain, conversational English, and completion of Level 1 e-learning. The normal minimum age is 16, with an age-exemption application available.
- Level 2 develops instruction beyond the beginner progression. Consult NZSIA's current specification for entry, assessment and completion requirements before booking.
Check the awarding body's current syllabus for entry requirements, course dates, fees, and assessment rules.
Sources and Further Reading
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Checked against the official course specification. Entry, assessment and supporting requirements can change; consult the linked association before booking.