Advanced Avalanche Educator Membership Recognized Certification

Advanced Avalanche Educator Recognized Certification Membership

The CAA recognizes certifications from other organizations when both organizations’ believe a significant portion of the required competencies are met on on a different course. To qualify for the recognized certification process, you will need to hold a current membership with the association from which you are showing a qualification.

For the Advanced Avalanche Educator, this creates a direct application process where only course certificates and a reference are required to apply for membership. We aim to process these applications within five business days.

Please carefully read the Advanced Avalanche Educator application process and ensure you attach all documentation below so your application is processed as quickly as possible.

The following certifications have been assessed for Advanced Avalanche Educator membership:

ACMG Full Ski Guide
ACMG Mountain Guide
ACMG Full Alpine Guide
CSGA Level 3
CMBGA Level 3

Members of the ACMG should honor the limitations on the method of travel for which you have been certified.

If you are an Avalanche Professional, you do not need to apply to become an Avalanche Educator, as you are already permitted to teach AST. Avalanche Practitioners may teach AST 1 and CRS, if you are looking to teach AST2, you can either become an Advanced Avalanche Educator or an Avalanche Professional. Advanced Avalanche Educators have a much more limited scope than Avalanche Professionals. You may only hold one type of CAA membership at a time.

The requirements for this application are as follows:

Avalanche Operations Level 2
Introduction to Professionalism
Instructing in Avalanche Terrain—Foundations (Please note this course will be unavailable for the month of June.)
CSGA or ACMG certification and proof of current membership
A minimum of one reference from an Avalanche Professional submitted through this reference form.

Following approval, you will be notified and invoiced. Paying the invoice will start your Advanced Avalanche Educator membership. Annual dues cover December 1 to November 30 and are $236.20 + applicable tax. Half dues are charged for memberships starting from June onward.

Personal information

Information and documentation included in an applicant's portfolio will be reviewed by the CAA's Membership Committee to evaluate the application for membership. Confidential evidence will not be shared with external parties. The CAA may follow up with references or employers to verify the information provided.

If you have any questions, please contact CAA Membership Services.

Reference Logistics:
First Name *
Last Name *
Phone *
Address Line 1 *
Address Line 2
City *
Location *
Zip/Postal Code *		Country *
Email Address *
Organization
Job Title (optional)
Reason for Application *Outline your reasons for applying to be a member of the CAA. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the CAA. 2. Why should you be a member of the CAA.
CAA Avalanche Operations Level 2 Certificate *Upload a copy of your certificate. If you have not completed the CAA Industry Training Program Level 2 course you can apply for equivalency through a Prior Learning Assessment. This should be done prior to submitting an application for membership.
CAA Professionalism in the Avalanche Industry Certificate *Upload a copy of your certificate. If you have not completed the CAA Professionalism in the Avalanche Industry online course, and are volunteering to use the competency-based membership application process, you can contact caa.competency@gmail.com to enrol you in the course. This must be done before submitting your application.
ACMG or CSGA certificate and proof of membership *Please upload your ACMG or CSGA certificate and proof of current membership
Instructing in Avalanche Terrain- Foundations Course Certificate *Please upload your Instructing in Avalanche Terrain- Foundations course certificate
Additional Certifications or Memberships
It is the applicant's responsibility to arrange for an Avalanche Professional to submit one reference on their behalf. The application will not be considered complete until this is submitted. Applicants can direct their reference to the Members Only section of the CAA website to access the reference forms.
Reference Confirmation *
Name of Referee(s) *As part of your application you must arrange for at minimum one current CAA Avalanche Professional to submit a reference using Avalanche Educator reference form.
Scope of Practice
I acknowledge that as an Advanced Avalanche EducatorI have a limited scope of practice teaching under an Avalanche Safety Plan in ATES rated simple or challenging terrain unless another qualification permits otherwise as per the guidelines in GIAT. I understand that at any point the CAA may request to see my Avalanche Safety Plan.
Acknowledge Scope of Practice *By selecting this, I agree to work within the scope of this membership category.
Declaration *By selecting "I agree" I am acknowledging that I am aware of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of becoming an Advanced Avalanche Educator. I also declare that the information in this application is true, correct and complete. I also agree that I will continue to be invoiced for membership dues unless I resign in writing.

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