Snow Australia’s Coaching Level 1 Fundamentals Accreditation consists of e-Learning courses and practical workshops designed for instructors, ex-athletes, and other prospective winter sport coaches beginning their coaching journey.

The accreditation process has four main steps:

Prerequisites

For the Alpine, Freestyle and Snowboard disciplines, APSI Instructor qualifications are a prerequisite.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Candidates may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for some or all components of the Snow Australia Fundamentals course if they are able to supply sufficient evidence of the relevant required competencies.

In addition, accredited Snow Australia coaches must be current financial members of Snow Australia, Working With Children Check, and have First Aid qualifications. 

The online coaching courses that make up the coach accreditation process can be completed on the Snow Academy, Snow Australia's educational hub.

You can complete the following courses on the Snow Academy:

• Introduction to Coaching
• Discipline Modules - Alpine / Snowboard / Freestyle
• ASC Community Coach Essential Skills
• SIA Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction

The Anti-Doping Fundamentals and Coaches Course need to be completed through the Sport Integrity Australia e-Learning website, however, you will be able to upload course completion certificates can be uploaded in the Snow Academy for the accreditation process. 

You can access the Snow Academy through your Snow Australia membership login. You will need to have a current financial Snow Australia Membership to access the coaching courses on the Snow Academy.

For any enquires on Coach Accreditation email coaching@snow.org.au