NZ 5-Week Instructor Course: Level 3
NZ 5-Week Instructor Course: Level 3
Master advanced skills, deepen your knowledge, and join the ranks of elite instructors with Rookie Academy’s “Power” course.
Rookie Academy’s “Power” course is your gateway to achieving Level 3 certification and excelling in the ski instructing industry. With a proven track record of success, our programme is tailored for ambitious skiers seeking advanced training.
Small group sizes ensure you receive personalised coaching from world-class Rookies specialist trainers, focusing on skiing mechanics, teaching methods, and skill application. This course goes beyond certification, preparing you to excel in real-world teaching environments.
Training takes place in Wanaka, renowned for its stunning scenery and challenging terrain, offering the ideal environment to elevate your skiing and instructing career to the next level.
The course offers Level 3 certifications through recognised alliances, including CSIA, BASI, and PSIC/PSIE. Simply select your preferred option when booking. For those pursuing certification through NZSIA, Rookie Academy provides comprehensive training, and you can sign up for the exam that aligns with your timeline directly with the NZSIA.
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Price includes:
- Training, Pre-course, and Exam Fees
- Dual Season Pass (Cardrona and Treble Cone)
- Mountain transfers, 7 days a week
- Queenstown Airport Transfers (27 July and 30 August)
- Rookies Apparel
Dates - 2025
Dates - 2025
28 July - 29 August 2025
Pricing
Pricing
$12,700 - Early bird pricing due by March 31, 2025
$13,500 - From April 1, 2025
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Minimum Level 2 qualification from a recognised alliance
Additional Information
Additional Information
Minimum Group Size: 4 people
Accommodation: Check-in 26 July, check-out 30 August, 2025


Live the experience of riding uncovered.
This intensive certifications, training, and camps will refine your skills, challenge your understanding of high-performance techniques, and move you closer to your goals either personally or in the snowsports industry. A must for anyone looking to take their abilities to the next level.

World-Class Training
Led by Rookie Academy’s expert trainers in small groups for personalised focus

Rookie Academy Philosophy
Open-minded, factual approach to skill development

Progressive Learning
Train with different coaches and focus on improving all-terrain skills

Increase Skills
Emphasis on adapting and evolving in diverse mountain conditions
