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New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 6)

Level of Study

Certificate

Summary

About the programme

Providing the highest level of professional training available in New Zealand, this programme will give you the chance to be taught by pros and graduate with the ability to assume supervisory roles in all sectors of the industry.

As the snowsport tourism industry grows and the emphasis on safe participation increases, there is a steady demand for qualified snow safety personnel around the world. Your expertise could lead to exciting employment opportunities in tourism ventures, numerous ski-field roles, guiding or roading operations.

The online nature of this programme ensures that you can fit your study around other commitments. This programme takes 20 weeks over 1-2 years (part-time) to complete.

Entry criteria

Entry Entry requirements
  • New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 5) OR equivalent.
English Language requirements

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.

Please note it's desirable that you have evidence of 100 days of using ARM level 5 skills, preferably in an operational and mentored environment (i.e. work experience).

Selection process

All applicants who meet the entry criteria are eligible for selection. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places, students will be placed on a waiting list in the order that they applied.

Want your existing skills recognised?

If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email central@op.ac.nz or call 0800 762 786.

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