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Course Dates

If you are interested in a course, get your application in! Even if a course is full, there is no reason not to lodge an application: there may be a last minute opening; a second course may run; you will be first in line for the next available course.

Dates are subject to confirmation and change.

Dates Course Applications Close
21 Jul 2025 Technical Ski Exam 21 March 2025
closed
22 - 25 Jul 2025 Ski Guide Training Course 21 March 2025
closed
15 - 28 Sep 2025 Ski Guide Assessment - Level 1
Ski Guide Assessment - Level 2
21 March 2025
closed
29 Sep - 12 Oct 2025 Ski Guide Assessment - Level 1
Ski Guide Assessment - Level 2
21 March 2025
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The New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) is an internationally recognised non-profit Professional Industry Association servicing the standards and competency needs of mountain guides and the tourism operators they work for. The NZMGA regulates the quality of guiding through its training…

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