managing risk on snow instructor certification

The snowsports industry presents inherent risks for both participants and industry employees due to its dynamic and sometimes unpredictable environment. Effectively managing these risks is an essential skill set for any instructor or ski professional. To equip professionals with these vital skills, the PSIC has developed the Managing Risk on Snow Instructor Certification (MRS). This four-level online certification focuses on risk management and decision making in challenging mountain environments.

The certification is divided into four comprehensive e-learning courses, each offering 2-3 hours of engaging, hands-on education, practice, and real-world scenarios. Practical exercises and simulations are based on actual industry incidents and injuries, ensuring our training reflects the real challenges instructors face daily.

The four course levels that make up this certification include:

Smart risk-taking theory
Strategies for managing risk on snow
Decision-making skills
Adventure experience delivery

Managing risk safely in a dynamic environment is complex. This course breaks down each step into simple, relatable, and easy-to-implement components. Instructors need the skills taught in this course to enhance their safety at work and guests expect their instructors to be experts in risk management.

Successfully completing this certification will provide instructors with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage these risks for themselves and their guests while still delivering unforgettable adventures.

Purpose of the Level 1 Certification:

Level 1 of the MRS Instructor Certification introduces instructors to the essential risk management concepts, practices and criteria needed to deliver safe outcomes while teaching, coaching and guiding.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of Level 1, instructors will have a comprehensive understanding of:

The role of adventure and risk taking on snow
The key elements of risk theory
The difference between calculated, acceptable and necessary risks
The importance of being prepared and building a margin of error
How to use the PSIC’s Smart Risk-Taking model when making decisions

Duration:

E-Learning Component – approximately 3 hours

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