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Dates: Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PT (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certificate Assessment

Location: Palisades Tahoe at Olympic Valley (The Pocket)

Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $230.00 (available through Wednesday, February 25)
- Second Chair Rate: $245.00 (available through Wednesday, March 4)
- Last Chair Rate: $260.00
- CEUs: 12

Prerequisites (exceptions to prerequisites can only be made through petition) :: Current PSIA-AASI Membership

Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 11:59 pm PT

The registration deadline for this event has passed and the event closed.

Course Description:

About This Assessment

The Senior Specialist 1 evaluates your readiness to demonstrate competency in Senior Specialist 1 against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards. Led by certified PSIA-AASI Western Region examiners, this assessment covers Professionalism & Self-Management, People Skills, Teaching Skills, and Technical Skills as applicable to this level. Passing earns your SS1 credential, recognizing your ability to teach and support senior learners effectively.

Who Should Register

This assessment is for All disciplines instructors who have completed prerequisite preparation and are ready to demonstrate competency at the Senior Specialist 1 standard.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current PSIA-AASI membership

• Level 1 certification in your primary discipline

Recommended Preparation:

• Review the Performance Guide and Certification Standards at thesnowpros.org

• Attend preparatory clinics offered by PSIA-AASI Western Region

What to Bring

• Relevant Performance Guide (available at thesnowpros.org)

• Certification Standards document for your discipline and level

• Appropriate equipment for all terrain included in the assessment

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your performance is assessed against the PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards using a 6-point scale. For full details on evaluation criteria, review the Performance Guides and Certification Standards at:

• PSIA-AASI National: thesnowpros.org/education/standards

• PSIA-AASI Western Region: psia-west.org

Resources

Certification Standards & Performance Guides:

• PSIA-AASI National Certification Standards

• Alpine Certification Standards

• People Skills Performance Guide

• Teaching Skills Performance Guide

Preparation & Education:

• PSIA-AASI Event Calendar

• PSIA-AASI Western Region Events

• The Matrix -- Video Library