CREDITED PROGRAMME: Introduction to Avalanche Risk Management (Level 5)
This credited programme is an introduction to avalanche risk management for people working in the snow.
Completing the Introduction to Avalanche Risk Managament programme (iARM) will enable you to demonstrate knowledge of avalanche phenomena, search procedures, and safe trip planning.
To enrol in this programme, you need to be working in the snowsport sector, in a paid job, self-employed, or as a volunteer with regular and consistent shifts.
This 20-credit programme is designed to be completed in about 6 months.
You'll be trained, observed and assessed in the workplace. Some of your assessments will be completed online.
Key learning areas include:
- Understanding avalanche hazards
- Risk reduction planning in avalanche terrain
- Small party search and rescue skills.
This programme is part of the full Avalanche Risk Management certificate. After completing the introductory programme, contact us if you're interested in taking your career up a level and enrolling in the full certificate.