Avalanche Safety Training Level 1

Avalanche Safety Training Level 1
(AST 1)

Snow Safety Australia offer FREE refresher training for all past students!

Do you venture out of bounds, off the trails or into the backcountry? An AST 1 course is your place to start.
It is a must for everyone recreating in the backcountry or slackcountry.

Private courses are available. Contact us for more info.

Avalanche Canada sets the global standard for providing avalanche awareness programs. The Avalanche Canada Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 (AST1) Course will provide an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. It is suitable for use by people with little experience in entering the side / backcountry.
In addition, the course will:

Provide the prerequisite knowledge required for further avalanche training.
Introduce and promote the Avalanche Skills Training Level 2 Course as the logical next step for gaining intermediate-level decision-making skills.

Objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to:

Understand the basics of avalanche formation and release.
Identify avalanche terrain.
Know the steps required to plan and carry out a trip.
Use the Avaluator™ as a decision-making tool in areas where trips are rated using the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) and where Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins are available.
Find resources for obtaining ATES terrain ratings if their trip is not rated.
Find resources for obtaining Avalanche Danger Ratings and Avalanche Bulletins if these are not available.
Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain.
Carry out a companion rescue.
Understand the limits of their training.

The AST 1 training is also for APSI instructors looking to acquire their ISIA stamp, increasing employment opportunity internationally.

Cost: $300.00

Rental gear prices:
Backpack (include Backpack, Shovel and Probe) $50.00
Current 3 Antenna Beacon $50.00
Snow Shoes + Poles $50.00
Touring Skis / Splitboards - we can point you in the right direction for hire of these - just ask

Avalanche Safety Training Level 1

A$400.00

What you will learn on level 1 training:

Identify avalanche terrain
The basics of trip planning
Optimal use of tools and resources like the avalanche forecasts to mitigate your avalanche risk
Use appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain
Intro to companion rescue avalanche formation and release

Please complete waiver form before purchacing course.

Form link

Email PDF form to snowsafetyaustralia@gmail.com.au

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Rental Gear

A$50.00

Avalanche rental gear for the courses.

You can rent

Avalanche Beacon
Backpack with Shovel and probe
Snowshoes with poles

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Locations
All classroom sessions are conducted in a professional classroom environment.

Projector screen.
White board for brain storming.
Bathroom facilities.
Educational tools.

Courses are based out of :
Jindabyne, NSW, Australia.
Mt Hotham, VIC Australia.

Includes:
Textbook, CAC Avaluator, two full days of instruction (one day indoors & one day in the field)
Bring:
Boots, Alpine touring skis / Splitboard with skins / Snowboard with Snowshoes, Adjustable poles, Backpack with Shovel, Probe and Avalanche Transceiver, winter clothing for all conditions, warm hat, gloves, goggles, sunnies, sunscreen, water, lunch & snacks.

NSW course locations

Classroom day will be held at:
Rhythm Snowsports - Yoga Room
8 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630
Field day will be held at:
NSW Main Range

VIC course locations

Classroom day will be held at:
Mountain View Holiday Retreat training room,
194 Great Alpine Rd, Harrietville, Victoria 3741
Field day will be held at:
Mt Hotham