MLC Level 1 Nordic Certification Checklist Planning & Preparation

This information is provided to help you navigate the steps of becoming a Nordic Cross country Level 1 Certified.

If you have any questions after following the steps below be sure to ask your trainers. Certification is not a requirement and is an individual choice. Take the steps necessary to get certified if you choose – it’s up to you.

 

Step 1: Read this PSIA guide to Becoming a PSIA Certified Instructor

Step 2:You must become a Become a member of PSIA/AASI Northwest – https://www.psia-nw.org/membership/new-member/  in order to register for the exam

Step 3:Download and review the PSIA Certification material, this is the basis for the exam:  Certification Standards and Performance Standards. The MLC Level 1 Trainer Notes – Condensed to help you study

Step 4: Complete the Level 1 E-Learning Course

Step 5: Review e learning course for new Instructors https://lms.thesnowpros.org/product/new-instructor-course/

Step 6: Review Delivering the beginner cross country experience https://lms.thesnowpros.org/product/delivering-the-beginner-experience-cross-country/

Step 7: Order Teaching Snowsports Manual (free digital versions are available with your membership now, printed versions $34.95) or borrow a copy https://www.psia-nw.org/shop/teaching-snowsports-manual/

Step 8: Order Cross Country Technical Manual (free digital versions are available with your membership now, printed versions $34.95) or borrow a copy https://www.psia-nw.org/shop/cross-country-technical-manual/

Step 9: You must complete the online PSIA  Level 1 exam Before you can signup for the exam

Step 10: Signup for the Level 1 Nordic Exam here:  https://www.psia-nw.org/events/?cal-month=1&cal-year=2025&disciplines=6,3&event=14951 

Step 11: Review Tips and Tricks for exam prep Level 1 Exam Tips and Tricks – Copy

Step 12: Skate and classic ski, teach and train at Clinics as much as possible!