Individuals with this qualification can evaluate and manage avalanche risk to people and infrastructure while operating in dynamic outdoor contexts. They are able to undertake supervisory roles and have responsibility for other team members within an avalanche risk management programme. They can classify and evaluate potential avalanche hazards by analysing snowpack, weather, terrain and avalanche occurrence data to manage these hazards within specific scale applications. Can mitigate personal and group risk through making justified risk-based decisions while operating in avalanche terrain. Can apply advanced search and rescue skills and leadership skills to small party rescues and within large scale organised rescues in alpine environments.

Continuing Professional development (CPD) requirements

Total minimum CPD points required to meet re-registration requirements across all CPD Criteria

• 50 points over a 3 year period

Professional practice and participation

44 points can be made up of a mixture of the following:

• 1 point per day – operating with others in avalanche terrain, managing hazards in avalanche terrain within scope of qualification held
• 2 points per day – for attending avalanche related group meetings or participation in meeting where there is a sharing of knowledge and judgements (e.g. NZSAC, AEG, NZAA, etc)
• 2 points per day – mentoring/coaching others as they manage hazards in avalanche terrain

Learning activities

A minimum of 6 points – this can be made up of a mixture of the following:

• 2 points per day – attending conferences, workshops, educational presentations, training programmes
• 2 points for each contributions to knowledge – Develop published codes, develop standards, Peer reviewed publications, Reviewing articles for publication
• 1 point per day – self-directed learning, Non-reviewed articles

Attestation

50 points can be gained through the following:

·         An attestation from an NZRRP registered NZC ARM L6/NZ Avalanche Stage 2 practitioner that they have witnessed the professional practice in the field and that the practitioner is current in their knowledge and practice.

·         NZRRP Attestation form required.

First Aid requirements – PHEC or above or recognised equivalent (current at time of re-registration)

Referee: Employer or registered NZC ARM L6/NZ Avalanche Stage 2 practitioner willing to endorse that the candidate is current in knowledge, skills and experience, fit for role and of good character. Not required if Attestation provided.

Expired Registration - If this qualification registration has been allowed to expire, an individual will have a three year grace period from the date of expiry in which to apply for re-registration with proof of the CPD requirements as above. After this period an individual will need to supply an attestation from an NZRRP registered NZC ARM L6/NZ Avalanche Stage 2 practitioner that the applicant is current in their knowledge and practice.