This programme provides the first level of professional training available in this field, enabling participants to work in all sectors of the avalanche industry. Taught by the most experienced provider of avalanche education in New Zealand, you’ll study theory online before solidifying these concepts in a supportive group setting on snow and in the classroom.

 

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.