New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Patrol
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Subject area
Sport and Recreation Activities
Qualification
Duration
27 Weeks
Total student fees
$5,183
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification will provide the snowsport industry with entry level ski patrollers who have the knowledge and skills to promote customer safety, promote and follow snowsport area policies and respond to snowsport area incidents.
Graduates will be able to perform daily ski patrol functions working independently for periods of time as well as functioning as members of a patrol team under both direct and indirect supervision of an experienced patroller.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS or equivalent Level 5.5 or above. Meet the legal requirements of handling explosives. Evidence, acceptable to the programme staff, that the applicant meets or exceeds the ability to confidently ski or snowboard in most terrain and snow conditions. i.e. The majority of black runs on a large commercial ski area in New Zealand or overseas. Evidence is by letter of attestation from a level 2 skisnowboard instructor or an industry professional such as a Ski Patrol HOD. Applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate minimum 1 day course. Have successfully completed NCEA level 2 or equivalent and attained 42 NCEA credits at level 3. Special Entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
27 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$5,183 | $5,183 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$4,082 | $4,082 |
| Total | $9,264 | $9,264 |
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Student Success
92%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 800 411
Phone: (03) 769 9400
Fax: (03) 768 4503
Email: info@tpp.ac.nz
Web: http://www.tpp.ac.nz
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