For information on the 2017-2018 instructor qualifications, consult this document: 2017 Instructor Qualifications
This document is currently not available to download as of 8/25/2017, see qualifications below.
Instructor Progression:
There are two levels of instructor qualifications.
1. Course Instructor – qualified to instruct AIARE 1 & 2 and one day Avalanche Rescue courses under a Course Leader. A Course Leader must be present for the entire course.
2. Course Leader – qualified to Course Lead an AIARE 1 & 2 and the one day Avalanche Rescue Courses. A Course Leader is required on all courses. A course leader must be present during the entire course.
The AIARE 1 Instructor Training Couse MUST be taken prior to the AIARE CLT (Course Leader Training) Course.
The qualifications for AIARE 2 Instructors and Course Leaders are below.
AIARE Course Instructor
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years personal experience with leadership and decision making in backcountry avalanche terrain.
- AIARE curriculum familiarity that includes:
- AIARE 3 Certification. (other level 3 certificates do not meet the requirement)
- Recent (within 2 years) observation of an AIARE 2 Course.
- Currently teaching AIARE 1 Courses.
- AIARE 2 Instructor Training Course or current 2016-17 CLT (Course Leader Training) class
- AAA membership (Professional Level Membership).
Required Continued Professional Development
- Update teaching materials as they become available.
- AIARE ITC 2 or IRC 2 Course (minimum every 3 years).
Recommended Qualifications
- AMGA Ski Guide or Alpine Guide training course.
- AAA certified instructor.
INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION FORMS DOWNLOAD LINKS BELOW…
Course Leader – AIARE 2
Required Qualifications
- Instructor experience on 3 or more AIARE 2 courses.
- Letter
of recommendation from a supervising AIARE Course Leader outlining
AIARE 2 courses taught, professional leadership experience and teaching
experience. - AIARE 3 certificate. (other level 3 certificates do not meet the requirement)
- AIARE Instructor Training Course for AIARE 1 and AIARE 2.
- Minimum of four winters professional leadership experience in backcountry terrain.
- AAA membership (Professional Level Membership).
Required Continued Professional Development
- Update teaching materials as they become available.
- AIARE ITC 2 or IRC 2 Course (minimum every 3 years).
Recommended Qualifications
- AAA certified instructor.
- AMGA Ski Guide or Alpine Guide certification