Snowboard
	Level 3 course Aim: The level 3 course is very intensive 10 day training program. This course has been specially designed for advanced riding skills and advanced teaching concepts. The course has been split into 2 separate 5 day courses that can be attempted in either one year or over a two year period.  Prerequisites: Be a current APSI member Own the current APSI teaching manual Currently working for an Australian Snowsports School Successful completion of all units of the APSI level 2/ACC course or equivalent It is also recommended that any one choosing to sit the level 3 seek a recommendation from their local resort trainer before applying. Duration: Block 1=5 days; covers advanced teaching concepts and demonstrations. Block 2=5 days; covers freestyle and racing technique.  Suggested reading: APSI Snowboard teaching manual; All of section 1 (chapters 1,2&3) All of section 2 (chapters 4&5) All of section 3 All of chapter 7 All of chapter 8 Section 5 for general knowledge Appendices Assessment guidelines: The Level 3 exam is a National exam and is held in September, swapping year to year between NSW and Victoria; it is a three day exam. Competencies of 5/10 will need to be met in each of the following key competency areas; Advanced teaching (simulated task) Assignment; given out when enrolled in Block 1.  Approximately 5 hours of work planning a lesson program for a specific group type. Student riding skills analysis (video) Race (Gs style) Riding ability; 3 out of 4, chosen from (Free run, advanced bumps, Rhythm change or deep/steep/crud snow) Freestyle demonstrating ability; 3 out of 4, chosen from (Half pipe, 360 air, fakie air with indy grab or fakie carved turns) Demonstrating ability (Ext/Ret. Short turns, Carved long turns on race equipment, Dynamic short turns) Theory exam sat during August at home resort.