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SUMMARY:Silverton Avalanhe School Pro 1 Avalanche Course (Ski Patrol Focused)
DESCRIPTION:The Pro 1 is the first step in professional level training in a progression of courses designed for avalanche workers early in their careers or for experienced workers looking to stay current with industry standards. The course covers the fundamentals of weather\, snow\, and avalanche observation\, data collection\, and recording to the industry standard in an operational setting. Students study and utilize the basics of avalanche hazard and risk assessments\, while gaining operational practice in both the collection of data\, daily contribution hazard and risk discussion and the forecasting process. \nStudents refine terrain recognition and travel skills while gaining experience characterizing avalanche paths and avalanche occurrences. Students are given the opportunity to leverage previous experience in terrain and deepen their understanding of how snowpack and terrain interact. Instructors provide coaching\, instruction and ongoing evaluation both in the field and the classroom. Upon successful completion of a final written exam and several field exams\, students are awarded an industry standard certification recognized by the American Avalanche Association (A3). \nRegistration Process: \n\nReview requirements (found below).\nPay the application fee/course deposit \nFill out the course registration form here.\nReceive receipt of application fee/course registration from our office.\nYour application will be reviewed (up to 4-6 weeks) and you will be notified of your program acceptance or admissions denial.\nPay $100 professional course fee to A3  and show receipt of this payment (This is new from A3 for the 2022-23 season and required to be fully registered in the course).\nPay your course fees in full within 30 days of program acceptance.\nReceive full course information package once course fees are paid in full.\nSAS holds a $60 administrative processing fee if your course fees need to be refunded due to not meeting application requirements.\n\nStudent Requirements for Enrollment (1-3 all required): \nCourse applicants have completed the following A3 required prerequisites prior to enrollment found in the A3 Program Oversight document: \n\nRecreational Level 1 Avalanche Training from an A3 REC provider/program\nAvalanche Rescue Course from an A3 REC provider/program\n\n*A3 Note: Applicants who believe they have the educational equivalent of the above-listed prerequisites can apply to the Pro Course Provider of their choice for a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) review. Course enrollment in these situations is at the discretion of the Pro Course Provider. \n3. One winter season (20 days or more) of relevant experience (demonstrated through one of the following). \n\n Prior avalanche work experience; OR\n A supervised unpaid work internship in the guiding/avalanche industry supported by a letter of reference; OR\nLetter of recommendation from AAA Professional member; OR\nA3 Membership (Affiliate or Professional); OR\nWinter backcountry travel experience supported by documented trip planning and recorded field observations that contributed to avalanche hazard assessment and personal avalanche risk management.\n\nStudents receive: \n\nAccess to SAS Online Learning Classroom\nSnow Weather and Avalanche Guidelines\nField book\n\nFee Breakdown \nTotal: $1399  \nDeposit: $275\, Balance: $1124 \nNote: some program venues may have additional or increased costs that are noted above in the program listing. \nThe Registration Process: Students pays deposit\, application is reviewed and upon approval a payment link is sent for the final balance.  \n**A3 Professional Course Fees are separate and go directly through A3.
URL:https://taosavalanchecenter.org/classes-event/pro-1-avalanche-course-ski-patrol-focused/
LOCATION:Taos
ORGANIZER;CN="Silverton Avalanche School":MAILTO:info@avyschool.org
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