NZ 5-Week Power Course: Level 3
NZ 5-Week Power Course: Level 3
Master advanced skills, deepen your knowledge, and join the ranks of recognised ski professionals 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 the option of Elite Camps hosted by Josh Duncan-Smith and Harry McFadden.
Through intensive training, you'll deepen your understanding of skiing fundamentals, improve your performance, and learn to inspire others. Stand out in the competitive ski industry with Great Skiing, Made Easy.
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Dates - 2025
Dates - 2025
28 July - 29 August 2025
Accommodation
Accommodation
- Check-in 26 July, check-out 30 August, 2025
Pricing
Pricing
Basic package includes:
- Training, Pre-Course, and Exam Fees
- Rookies Apparel
Full package includes:
- Training, Pre-Course, and Exam Fees
- Dual Season Pass (Cardrona and Treble Cone)
- Mountain transfers, 7 days a week
- Queenstown Airport Transfers (9 August and 13 September)
- Rookies Apparel
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Minimum Level 2 qualification from a recognised alliance
Additional Information
Additional Information
Minimum Group Size: 4 people


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
