| Programme | Certificate in Ski or Snowboard Instruction Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) |
| Qualification | NZSIA Level 1 Ski or SBINZ Level 1 Snowboard and NZSIA Level 2 Ski or SBINZ Level 2 Snowboard |
| Location | Mt Hutt Ski Area, Methven, Canterbury New Zealand |
| Duration | 16 weeks - full time |
| Commences | Mid June through to mid October 2012 |
| Ability Requirement | Minimum ability level 5 - 6 (upper intermediate to advanced) |
| Cost | 2012 prices to be announced in February 2012 |
| Season Passes | Season passes will be available for purchase at Student Rates from February 2012 via www.nzski.com. |
| Inclusions | Students can expect 190 hours of training with their own trainer as well as a similar number of hours engaged in self directed learning, and shadowing Mt Hutt Snowsports instructors teaching group lessons. |
| Not Included | The manuals/DVD and your seasons pass are not included in the fees. These additional costs must be paid to the NZSIA directly and Mt Hutt Guest Services for your seasons pass. Accommodation and transport up and down the mountain is at your own expense. |
| Benefits | Offers all the financial benefits that a full-time student status carries with it, including the ability to purchase a season pass at a student rate.
Offers the opportunity for you to work and travel overseas with your internationally recognised qualifications. High Pass Rate from previous years - 75% pass rate for 2010 and over 90% of those completing the course have found employment in the industry. |
| Applications | Accepted from October 2011. Are to be made directly to Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. Refer: CPIT website |
| Contact | Michelle Moyle
Certificate in Ski & Snowboard Instruction Programme Leader School of Business Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology PO Box 540 Christchurch 8140 New Zealand Email: moylem@cpit.ac.nz Phone: +64 3 940 8163 |
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Instructor Programmes
Become A Ski or Snowboard Instructor 2012
Course Option 1 | Course Option 2 | Important Info
2012 Opportunities to become a Snowsports Instructor
Interested in becoming a ski or snowboard instructor? There is no better place to start your career in the Snowsports industry than at Mt Hutt! We offer three pathways to becoming an instructor and obtaining internationally recognized qualifications with different training opportunities to suit your needs and schedule.
Our trainers will develop your understanding as well as gain the relevant skills and knowledge required to succeed within the New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance (NZSIA) / Snowboard Instruction New Zealand (SBINZ) examination system. In 2012 there will be 3 distinct instructor training courses available for preparation for both the NZSIA / SBINZ Level One and Level Two exams.
Option 1: Full Time Course with Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) for the NZSIA / SBINZ Level One and Level Two Exams
Option 2: A three consecutive weekend course providing training specific to candidates sitting the NZSIA / SBINZ Level One Exam course which is run by NZSIA / SBINZ. For more information on the certification course please visit www.nzsia.org.
We wish you all the very best with your Snowsports instructing career and thank you for considering Mt Hutt as your training ground to obtain your Instructor Certifications.
Option 1
Training specific to NZSIA/ SBINZ Level 1 & Level 2 Exams hosted through Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT) at Mt Hutt.
Option 2
Weekend Instructor Preparation Course (WIPC) at Mt Hutt.
Training specific to NZSIA / SBINZ Level 1 Exam.
| Programme | Level 1 training |
| Qualification | NZSIA Level 1 Ski or SBINZ Level 1 Snowboard |
| Ability Requirement | Minimum ability level 5 - 6 (upper intermediate to advanced) |
| Location | Mt Hutt Ski Area, Methven, Canterbury New Zealand |
| Duration | 3 weekends course 6 days training (weekends only), 5 hours per day, 30 hours with a trainer in total. |
| Commences | July 2012 |
| Cost | NZD$600.00 (2011 cost, 2012 TBC) This course will run with a minimum of 4 students. This fee does not include the NZSIA Level 1 exam fee, transport, living expenses, equipment or lift passes/season pass. |
| Benefits | This low cost course suits someone in Methven with regular/full-time employment for the winter season or someone in Christchurch with a full-time work commitment, a university student, or a student in their last year or so of school. This course is only offered on weekends.
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| Applications | Will be accepted and processed from May 2012. For an application form email school@mthutt.co.nz |
| Contact | Mt Hutt Snowsports School
PO Box 14, Methven 7730 Canterbury, New Zealand Email: school@mthutt.co.nz Phone: +64 3 302 8811 |
Important Information
The Components
- Ski or snowboard on a variety of terrain
- Demonstrate a range of correct skiing or snowboarding techniques
- Demonstrate their understanding of the progressions that underlay the teaching of either skiing or snowboarding
- Plan for a lesson for a beginner or intermediate skier or snowboarder
- Present a lesson for a beginner or intermediate skier or snowboarder
- Observe, analyse and suggest improvement strategies and exercises for a snowboarder or skier
- Adhere to safe skiing or snowboarding practices
Additional Information
Option One: Full time, season long programme run in conjunction with Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (CPIT).
- Students must attend 80% of the course
- Students must pass Level 1 to be eligible for the Level 2 course
- Students must attend all classroom work
Option Two and Three: Weekend Instructor Preparation Course (WIPC) at Mt Hutt.
We suggest you book a one hour personal training session prior to your course commencement dates. You can do this by contacting our Snowsports Sales office on 03 307 6329.
In order to obtain your Level Two Instructors Qualfication you must have your Level One NZSIA / SBINZ Certification.
Living Expenses
It's important to budget everything!
(Below are the 2011 prices to give you an idea of approximate prices, 2012 pricing is not yet finalised)
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NZSIA FEES 2011 (the NZSIA registration fee to become a member costs $75).
Ski Level 1 exam $480.00
Ski Level 2 exam $960.00
Snowboard Level 1 exam $600.00
Snowboard Level 2 exam $600.00 - Season pass – Early Bird Mt Hutt Season pass rate(16 February 1012 - 15 March 2012) $699 for an adult and from beginning of 16 March 2012 - $1049. For those enrolled on the CPIT course an Early Bird Student pass costs $549.
- Transport $600.00 - $700.00 (cheaper if purchased in February pre-season & covers an entire season by bus from Methven to Mt Hutt return daily)
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Ski/board equipment and clothing can be expensive to
fit out a complete new kit and can range from anywhere
from NZD $500 - $3000.
- Accommodation and food. This is variable and it is suggested that you would need to budget for at least $200 / week.
Student Loans & Allowances
The full time season long programme run in conjunction with CPIT is eligible for loans and allowances. For information regarding your student loan and allowance entitlements contact the Department for Work & Income (DWI) on freephone 0800 88 99 00.
Teaching Approach - Industry Training
These programmes are delivered by Mt Hutt's Snowsports School, and provide expert instructing staff as well as opportunities for students to:
- Shadow - student will be provided with opportunities to shadow workshops that are being taught to Snowsports School guests.
- Self-improvement practice time.
These opportunities provide the students with invaluable experiences working with real guests, and give them opportunities to improve their level of skills and teaching performance.
Comments from Dave Grogan, Snowsports School Director, Mt Hutt Ski Area:
"Mt Hutt's Snowsports School employs 70-90 seasonal staff and plays a key role in delivering a winter experience to the many visitors to our ski areas, both domestic and international. Our continued success relies on the development of qualified, professional staff. We believe that this programme is in the best interest of students who are intending to become ski or snowboard instructors. We regard this as a partnership in industry training, with both parties Mt Hutt and CPIT working together for mutually positive outcomes."
Career Outcomes
The CPIT programme is an ideal preparation for rookie ski and snowboard instructors who want to present themselves to the NZSIA / SBINZ Level 2 Ski & Snowboard Instructors qualification. Graduates then have the opportunity to seek work as ski and snowboard instructors across the world with their internationally recognized qualification. After several winter seasons as instructors, graduates may move onto other positions within the snow sport industry or work in other areas of the tourism industry.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must be:
- At least 17 years of age as of September 2012
- Able to ski or snowboard to an advanced or high intermediate level (minimum level 5).
- Physically fit
- Have good listening and speaking skills
- Applicants with non-English speaking background must have listening and speaking skills ILETS 5.5 (no lower than 6 in speaking and listening subtests)
Application & Selection Process for the CPIT Programme
Ski and snowboard instructors need to have a positive attitude, and interest in working with people and an ability and enthusiasm to learn and to teach. The key to successful entry into this programme will be your ability to demonstrate the above along with advanced intermediate skiing or snowboarding skills. Students will be selected on the following criteria:
- Ability to ski or snowboard to an advanced intermediate level 5 - 6
- Ability to work with others in a group situation
- Ability to listen and respond to instruction
- Willingness to learn
- Physical fitness
- Ability to communicate effectively with adults and kids
As part of the selection process applicants will be required to attend an interview during early May 2012 at the Mt Hutt Snow Centre, Methven or by phone. You will then be contacted by phone and e-mail whether you have been accepted into the programme. Students selected from the interview will have a trial period of one week of on-snow training to see whether the ski/snowboard ability meets the level required.
For the Weekend Instructors Preparation Course (WIPC) @ Hutt courses application form please email school@mthutt.co.nz
For the CPIT course the application form is located at www.cpit.ac.nz
Disclaimer: All pricing is in NZD and includes GST. Prices are accurate at the time of publication on this site for the 2012 season. Product offerings and/or pricing may be subject to change without notice.
