National Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) with strands in Workshop Technician, and Bootfitting

This qualification is designed for people who are working in a snowsport equipment workshop without supervision. Holders of the Workshop Technician strand have demonstrated competence in the advanced repair of skis and/or snowboards. Holders of the Bootfitting strand have demonstrated competence in the selection, fitting, and adapting of boots for skiers and/or snowboarders.

This qualification can be a stand alone certificate or it can build on the skills and knowledge developed in the proposed National Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (Rental) and lead on to the National Certificate in Snowsport (Supervision) with strands in Lift Operation, Patrol Leader, Snowsport Equipment, Snowgrooming, Snowmaking, Snowschool, and Ticketing and Guest Services [Ref: 1219].

Academy of Diving Trust is registered and accredited as a multi-site Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) pursuant to the Education Amendment Act 1990. Academy of Diving Trust is accredited to provide education and training and undertake assessment of unit standards on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in a range of subject areas.

The Academy is an independently governed not-for-profit trust incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957. Academy of Diving Trust is registered as a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005. A Board of Trustees governs the Academy of Diving Trust. The Trust is structured to be responsible for the governance of its approved regional tertiary education delivery sites located the length of New Zealand.