Refresh Course

Refresh Course
NZD $50.00
  • Duration: 30 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Parakai, Auckland
  • Product code: REFRESH

If you are a student and have never jumped at SDA, or you usually jump at Skydive Auckland but have not done a skydive in a while, we will require you to complete a refresh course (and possibly a check-out jump) to meet the requirements of the NZPIA, our governing body.  Refresh courses are required for:

  • AFF student (currently learning AFF program) > 30 days since last jump / refresh
  • Student (no NZPIA certificate) > 30 days since last jump / refresh
  • Student (no NZPIA certificate) have not jumped at SDA before
  • A Certificate > 60 days since last jump / refresh
  • B Certificate > 90 days since last jump / refresh


The purpose of the refresh course is to assess your knowledge, experience, skills and ability and to ensure that you are able to return to the skies safely. 

*If you are an AFF student and it has been over 120 days since your last skydive, you will be required to repeat the AFF Training Ground Course.


Our refresh course is designed to give you the most time at the DZ to jump, so the first two parts of your refresh course are completed online, prior to arrival.  This consists of an exam followed by an interactive training session (zoom( hosted by one of our instructors.  

Exam: once you book your refresh course, your confirmation will include a link to the exam that you need to complete.  This should be completed at least 1 day prior to your online training session.

SDA Registration:  You are also required to complete our SDA registration at least ONE HOUR prior to your scheduled zoom training session (unless you have completed this since 1 October 2024), please select the form that applies to you:

  • Student (AFF, solos or A coaching) - Form 
  • Sport skydiver (NZPIA certificate/license or equivalent) - Form
Student - you will be required to join the NZPIA and pay your recreational affiliation fees, in order to jump.  This must be completed and evidence submitted with your student registration form.  Please visit the NZPIA website, create a login, pay your fees, attaching the evidence as part of your student registration form.

Sport skydiver - if you have an NZPIA certificate already, you will be required to submit a copy of this (with your affiliation fees paid), as part of your sport registration.  If you do not hold an NZPIA certificate and want to get a full certificate or a temporary one, this can be done at the DZ but you must create an NZPIA login prior to your arrival at the DZ. Please visit the NZPIA website.


Online training session: Your theoretical training session will take place on the Wednesday prior to the date of your refresh course at 5pm.  It will last approximately 45 minutes. This will be held via ZOOM and details for this will be sent in a separate email.  You must complete your SDA registration form, in order to participate in the zoom.

Refresh Course: This is the physical aspect of the course, held at the DZ.  Please remember to bring your logbook with you.

Check Out Jumps: You are required to book a 'check-out' jump if you are a student who has completed AFF and is on solos/coaching, or if you hold an NZPIA A certificate.  You can book this by visiting our website


If following the exam and/or the online training session, it is apparent that you require more time/training, this will take place on the day of your refresh training but will incur an additional $50 charge.  You will be advised of this by your instructor and the $50 charge will need to be paid on-site prior to your training starting.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS/REFUNDS

The cost of the refresh course covers all elements of the course.  

1. If you fail to complete the registration form prior to the zoom, the zoom will be cancelled - your refresh course will become null and void with no refund and you will need to rebook.

2. If you fail to complete the online exam(s) and/or participate in the online training, you will not be permitted to attend the physical aspect of the refresh course.  Your refresh course will become null and void, with no refund and you will need to rebook.

3. If you complete all the above but fail to attend the physical aspect of the refresh course at the required time, your refresh course will become null and void, with no refund and you will need to rebook.