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Trentino ski instructors seek tighter rules for foreign-qualified teachers
As the winter season approaches, Trentino ski instructors’ groups are urging tighter rules for people teaching there with qualifications earned abroad.
The Collegio dei maestri di sci del Trentino and the Association of Ski Instructors of Trentino say the number of such instructors is growing.
They argue that differences in training could weaken slope safety and teaching quality.
The groups want the provincial government to apply requirements set out in a 2025 ruling by Italy’s Council of State.
In Trentino, people without an Italian professional qualification can teach with prior provincial permission, either in a certified ski school or independently.
The groups say instructors may seek full recognition of their qualifications after two years, potentially without passing shared European tests.
The province has been asked to act, but the sources do not say what decision it will make.
Trentino ski instructors’ organisations are urging the provincial government to tighten rules for people teaching with qualifications obtained abroad.
They say a growing number of such instructors could weaken safety on the slopes and the quality of teaching.
The organisations want the province to apply requirements set out in a 2025 State Council ruling.
Foreign-qualified instructors can currently teach with prior provincial authorisation, either in a certified ski school or as independent professionals.
The organisations warn that after two years of work, instructors could seek full recognition of their qualifications without passing shared European tests.
- Who
- The Trentino Ski Instructors’ College and Trentino Ski Instructors’ Association, led by Mario Panizza and Andrea Sini.
- What
- They are asking the provincial government to apply stricter requirements for ski instructors with qualifications obtained abroad.
- When
- Ahead of the approaching 2026 winter season; the reports were published on 28 October 2026.
- Where
- Trentino, Italy.
- Why
- They say the growing number of foreign-qualified instructors could threaten slope safety and teaching standards.
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A State Council ruling set out requirements for ski instructors with foreign qualifications to work in Trentino.
The instructors’ organisations renewed their call for the provincial government to apply the ruling ahead of the winter season.
- Organisations
- Trentino Ski Instructors’ College (CmST) and Trentino Ski Instructors’ Association (Amst)
- Representatives
- Mario Panizza and Andrea Sini
- Ruling
- State Council decision issued in 2025
- Certified ski schools
- About 50 in Trentino
- Recognition process
- Instructors may seek full recognition of their qualifications after two years of work
- European tests cited
- Eurotest and Eurosécurité
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What people are saying
La nostra richiesta è di seguire e applicare subito la linea dettata dalla sentenza del Consiglio di Stato del 2025
Nel vicino Alto Adige ciò è stato fatto con reciproca soddisfazione delle parti