New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
About the programme
Study professional avalanche risk management with the most experienced provider of avalanche education in New Zealand.
This programme provides the first level of professional training available, enabling you to work in all sectors of the avalanche management industry.
From any location, your online study will allow you to gain a sound understanding of the underpinning theory. You will then solidify these concepts in a supportive group setting during an on-snow/classroom practical week.
Graduates may be employed or work as volunteers under (direct or indirect) supervision, in a range of operations actively assisting in the management of avalanche hazard and risk, including: ski areas, heli-ski operations, cat-skiing operations, snow-mobile operations, road contractors, alpine and other outdoor guiding and instruction operations, hunting, trekking, Department of Conservation, alpine search and rescue, and education providers.
Start dates
Our Wanaka-based programme has start dates in April, May, June and July.
Our Whakapapa Ski Field-based programme has a start date in July.
About the provider
We're proud to be a leader in high quality, career-focused education with some of the best student achievement and satisfaction results in New Zealand.
Employers love our graduates because they are work-ready, confident and solution-focused. We believe our people make a better world and our alumni are global citizens who care about making a difference. We have been given the highest possible quality ratings from Government and, as educators, we offer innovative ways for our learners to study so they can build their capability and realise their potential.