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PSIA-I Alpine Certification Process:

Alpine Certification Standards
(Natl. PSIA standards May 2003
)

Professional Knowledge and Glossary(pdf)



Job Description

 

To become an Registered Member:

  1. Submit to PSIA-I: membership application

National PSIA Registered Instructor Certification Standards


To become a Level I Certified Instructor:

1. Certified Level I Process and Level 1 Assessment Process Details
2. Level I Workbook
3. Skier Assessment Sheet
4. Level I Assessment Scoresheet

National PSIA Level I Certified Instructor Standards


To become a Level II Certified Instructor:

1. Pass Level II written test. (Level II Portfolio and Study Guide)
2. Attend one of the following clinics a minimum of one time.

3. Pass Level II On-hill skiing assessment. (Scorecard)
4. Pass Level II Teaching/Movement Analysis assessment. (Scorecard)
5. Skier Assessment Sheet

  • If the candidate fails to qualify either assessment they must retake one of the above listed Level II clinics a minimum of one time.

National PSIA Level II Certified Instructor Standards


To become a Level III Certified Instructor :

Pass Level III written test. (Level III Portfolio and Study Guide)
Attend one of the following clinics a minimum of one time.

Pass Level III On-hill skiing assessment. (Scorecard)
Pass Level III Teaching/Movement Analysis assessment. (Scorecard)

  • If the candidate fails to qualify either assessment they must retake one of the above listed Level III clinics a minimum of one time.

National PSIA Level III Certified Instructor Standards


The certification process is a rigorous journey.  It is recommended prior to any assessment the candidate attend as many PSIA-I clinics as possible.  This is the route to acquire the required knowledge, skill, and receive feedback to guide them through their training.  The Level II Skiing Fundamentals clinic, Level II Teaching clinic, Level III Skiing Fundamentals clinic, and Level III Teaching clinic are designed specifically for the candidate to garner the requisite skills and knowledge to be successful at the exam.  These clinics are highly recommended to any serious candidate, and may be taken as many times as the prospective candidate desires

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