New Zealand Certificate in Alpine Resort Operations (Level 3)

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This programme is designed to give people a good grounding in the skills and knowledge needed to work at an alpine resort in New Zealand.

Completing the Alpine Resort Operations certificate will prepare you to work in a variety of roles across resort departments, ensuring guests have fun, stay safe and make lifelong memories on the mountain.

Please note that this programme is only available through specific employers. Get in touch with us for more information.

To enrol in this programme, you need to be working in an eligible organisation, in a paid job, self-employed, or as a volunteer with regular and consistent shifts.

This 40-credit qualification is designed to be completed in 6 months.

You'll be trained, observed and assessed in the workplace. Some of your assessments will be completed online.

Key learning areas include:

  • Knowledge of alpine resort operations and characteristics
  • Professional conduct and development as team member in an alpine resort
  • Health and safety
  • Customer service skills.

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