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Level 2 Instructor Qualifications

 Instructor Progression: 

There are two levels of instructor qualifications.

1. Course Instructor - qualified to instruct Level 2 courses under a Course Leader.  A Course Leader must be present for the entire course.

2. Course Leader - qualified to Course Lead a Level 2.  A Course Leader is required on all courses.  A course leader must be present during the entire course.

The qualifications for Level 2 Instructors and Course Leaders are below.

Course Instructor - Level 2

Required Qualifications

  • Recent observation of an AIARE Level 2 course.
  • AIARE Instructor Training Course Level 2 and two years of experience applying weather, snowpack and avalanche observations (SWAG standard).
  • AIARE Level 2 course certificate and AIARE Level 3 certificate
  • AAA membership (Professional Level Membership recommended).
  • Minimum 5 years personal experience with leadership and decision making in backcountry avalanche terrain.

Required Continued Professional Development

  • Update teaching materials as they become available.
  • AIARE IT/IRC Course (minimum every 3 years); or AIARE peer review.

Recommended Qualifications

  • AMGA Ski Guide or Alpine Guide training course.
  • AAA certified instructor.

† Equivalent training/experience must be approved by the AIARE Technical Director.

 

Course Leader - Level 2

Required Qualifications

  • Instructor experience on 3 or more AIARE Level 2 courses.
  • Letter of recommendation from a supervising AIARE Course Leader outlining Level 2 courses taught, professional leadership experience and teaching experience.
  • Level 3 certificate.
  • AIARE Instructor Training Course for Level 1 and Level 2.
  • Minimum of four winters professional leadership experience in backcountry terrain.
  • AAA membership (Professional Level Membership recommended).

Required Continued Professional Development

  • Update teaching materials as they become available.
  • AIARE IT/IRC Course (minimum every 3 years); or AIARE peer review.

Recommended Qualifications

  • AAA certified instructor (will be required within the next few years).
  • AMGA Ski Guide or Alpine Guide certification
 
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