Want to be a Ski Patroller?
To become a Paid Ski Patroller it’s best to apply directly with a resort you’re familiar with, as mountain knowledge is an important skill to have, together with a passion to help and an interest in first aid.
To become a Volunteer Ski Patroller, there is a level of committment, training and patrol days per season to maintain, usually 15 days per season, including a rosteered week and additional compulsory structured training days in first season.
To contact an Australian Resort and apply to join a Ski Patrol click HERE
Volunteer Ski Patrol Exams are via the Australian Ski Patrol Association ASPA and every 3 years need to be recertified.
Here are 6 steps to become a Volunteer Ski Patroller;
- Do your research, website check the resort you want to Volunteer Ski Patrol at. check for information on the test, prerequisites and criteria.- Perisher Ski Patrol,  Thredbo Ski Patrol
- Email your interest – Perisher,  Thredbo
- Get qualified a HLTAID006, current CPR certificates and a Working With Children clearance
- Take the Intake test  Thredbo 18/19th August 2018, ski test is Saturday and interviews on Sunday
- Take the Trainee Exam Thredbo 25 August 2018, includeds a Mountain Knowledge test and an Akja test
- Complete a Trainee Ticket book
Then you can ski with a real purpose!