New Zealand Certificate in Mountain Facility Operations (Level 3)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Te Mahi Ako
Gain the skills and knowledge to safely operate as a lift operator or attendant at mountain facilities with this Level 3 certificate, designed for those working on ski field lifts, roads, and carparks.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (40 Credits)
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$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 3 Certification (40 Credits)
Entry
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Core skills this course teaches
Safe working in mountain environments
Apply safe working procedures and practices specific to mountain facility operations, ensuring safety in lift and carpark operations.
Hazard identification and response
Identify and respond to risks and hazards inherent in mountain and snowsport settings.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is for people who keep skiers and snowboarders safe on the mountain's lifts, roads, and carparks. It provides skills and knowledge to work as a lift operator or road and carpark attendant on a mountain facility, including snowsport areas. Training and assessment are workplace-based, through a mix of core modules and electives focusing on lift operations or road/carpark services.
Course Content
- Applying safe working procedures and practices
- Identifying and responding to risks and hazards
- Customer service
- Safely operate aerial lifts and maintain safe lift station (elective)
- Manage queuing, crowd control and lift access (elective)
- Identify and respond to road and carpark conditions, capacity, weather, terrain, and hazards (elective)
- Provide safe and effective road and carpark services including alpine driver technique advice (elective)
What you need to know first
Must be employed, self-employed, or volunteering in an eligible mountain facility organisation with regular and consistent shifts.
Find these employment opportunities
Lift operator at snowsport or mountain facilitiesRoad and carpark attendant at mountain facilities
