Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association · PMBIA-L3
PMBIA Level 3 Instructor
Top-tier MTB instructor cert. Combines TECH + AIR + Kids Module. Small population in NZ.
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What this qualification typically covers
Requires completion of both the 4-day TECH and 4-day AIR courses plus the Kids Module, with autonomous-level performance in both teaching and riding assessments. Holders are qualified to teach advanced riders across all common MTB disciplines and typically work as senior instructors, trainers or course directors.
Activities this applies to
Authoritative source
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NZQF Level 3
Currency: 1 years. Holders must revalidate before this expires.
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