Mountain Education Centre of New Zealand

Mountain Education Centre of New Zealand

The Mountain Education Centre of New Zealand (MECNZ) is a division of Tai Poutini Polytechnic, located in Wanaka, New Zealand. Courses are run in Intermediate Skiing, Advanced Skiing, Intermediate Snowboarding and Advanced Snowboarding as well as being the home of the Ski Patrol Programme.

The day lodge facilities for students on the ski patrol course.

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Certificate in Ski Patrol

The Ski Patrol programme is delivered by Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s Mountain Education Centre of New Zealand (MECNZ) located in Wanaka. A ‘classroom’ is also located at Wanaka Treble Cone snowsports area and during the winter season students spend much of the time learning in a snow environment. The programme also incorporates a 4 week practical placement at a snow sports area where students gain hands-on experience working as member of a Ski Patrol. Training and assessment focuses on all aspects of modern ski patrolling which include advanced first aid, avalanche safety management, rescue systems, hazard identification and management, snow blasting, skiing and snowboarding skills, rescue toboggans, ice axe and crampon skills and meteorology. The following certificates of completion can also be gained: Pre hospital Emergency Care (PHEC), NZMSC Avalanche Stage 1, Test Certificate as an Approved Handler for Snow Blasting (trainee status).

The price is NZD$14,349 for international students, and NZD$5,550 to Australian and New Zealand students due to government subsidization.

Short Award in Intermediate Skiing

This new and unique award located at Wanaka Treble Cone Ski Field, offers the only opportunity in New Zealand alpine to ski intermediate terrain at a snow sport area, and adhere to safe skiing practices. The award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Certificate – first aid, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy ski lessons every day during course time, a season pass and transport to and from Treble Cone. 4 weeks on the snow and 1 week Pre-Hospital Emergency Care. Multiple intakes per year.

Short Award in Advanced Skiing

Alpine ski advanced terrain at a snow sport area and adhere to safe skiing practices. The award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care(PHEC) Certificate - first aid, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy ski lessons every day during course time, a season pass and transport to and from Treble Cone. Other options include board tuning and maintenances, and avalanche awareness. 4 weeks on the snow and 1 week Pre-Hospital Emergency Care. Multiple intakes per year.

Short Award in Intermediate Snowboarding

Snowboard on an intermediate run at a snow sport area and adhere to safe snowboard Practices. The Award includes the Pre Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Certificate – first aid, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy lessons every day during course time, a season pass and transport to and from Treble Cone. Other options include board tuning and maintenance, and avalanche awareness. 4 weeks on the snow and 1 week Pre-Hospital Emergency Care. Multiple intakes per year.

Short Award in Advanced Snowboarding

Snowboard on advanced terrain at a snow sport area and adhere to safe snowboarding practices. The award includes the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Certificate – first aid, highly sought after in the outdoor industry. Enjoy lessons every day during course time, a season pass and transport to and from Treble Cone. Other options include board tuning and maintenance, and avalanche awareness. 4 weeks on the snow and 1 week Pre-Hospital Emergency Care. Multiple intakes per year.

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