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The Mountain Education Centre of New Zealand (MECNZ) was formally a division of Tai Poutini Polytechnic, located in Wanaka, New Zealand. Tai Poutini Polytechnic continues to run the Ski Patrol Programme from its Wanaka Campus.
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Certificate in Ski Patrol
The Ski Patrol programme is delivered by Tai Poutini Polytechnic located in Wanaka. A ‘classroom’ is also located at Wanaka Treble Cone snowsports area and during the winter season students spend much of the time learning in a snow environment.
This Level 3 Ski Patrol programme begins its practical units in Wanaka in mid February, and runs until late September. An additional three weeks of distance learning forms the initial part of the programme.
Core elements of this programme include:
Location
The Tai Poutini Polytechnic ski patrol programme is based in Wanaka.