Below is the Assessment Criteria for the BASI Alpine Level 2. You need to be able to perform at the level in the areas listed below and should centre your training around this. Training you receive from ICE on a Performance and Preparation course, will focus on these areas and will look at these outcomes relative to your performance to ensure you get the most from the course.
Performance and Preparation courses are taught exclusively by BASI Trainers who work with the Assessment Criteria all the time so are fully of where the level lies and is in a position to offer advice as to where your level is. Please consult your trainer at any stage during a course for an appraisal on your level next to the criteria. Performance and Preparation courses focus mainly on achieving the Technical Assessment Criteria and the Teaching Criteria is listed for interest purposes only.
Technical Assessment Criteria
Central Theme
Perform all phases of CT on terrain appropriate to client needs.
Piste Long
Perform cleanly carved turns on a blue piste.
Show a variety of turn radii.
Use effective posture and balance.
Piste Short
Perform grippy, (from the fall line), round, symmetrical, short turns, in various corridors on a blue or easy red piste.
Show the ability to maintain a constant speed.
Use effective posture and balance.
Variable
Perform rounded, linked turns in a variety of conditions on a blue or red steepness slope.
Show a variety of turn radii.
Use effective posture and balance.
You may have feedback and prompts from the Trainer.
Steep
Perform linked turns on a steep red or black piste.
Show the ability to control speed safely.
Use effective posture and balance.
You may have feedback and prompts from the Trainer.
Bumps
Perform continuous linked, skidded turns in easy bumps.
Show the ability to stay in a narrow corridor.
Maintain a constant speed.
Use effective posture and balance.
You may have feedback and prompts from the Trainer.
Teaching Assessment Criteria
Understanding
Understanding The Central Theme
Describe the Central Theme in relation to the fundamental elements without reference written material
Understanding Beyond the Central Theme
Show a workable understanding of how the fundamental elements link to the strands
Performance Analysis – The Central Theme
Identify and evaluate major faults and provide effective solutions for the learner
Develop a workable understanding of how the performance threads effect the development of the learner
Performance Analysis – Beyond the Central Theme
Recognise major faults and help provide effective solutions in all strands
Develop a workable understanding of how the performance threads may affect the development of the learner
Understanding Learning
Show a workable understanding of the TIED model and begin to use it
Show a workable understanding of the skill acquisition model and an awareness of the implications for teachers and students of the different phases of learning
Show a workable understanding of the teaching styles pre-discovery threshold and how they link to the phases of learning
Be aware of the teaching styles beyond the discovery threshold
Show a workable understanding of goal setting and the relevance to snowsport teaching
Delivery
Enjoyment
Ensure that the principle of maximum class activity is employed during teaching sessions
Sessions should result in a sense of achievement for the learners
Show a workable understanding of the individual learners that results in all group members enjoying the session
Communication
Be clear, concise and audible with your instructions
Ensure that your message relates to the goals of your session
Use different ways of communicating to attend to different types of learner (VAK)
Listen to your learners and begin to respond appropriately
Feedback
Deliver feedback in a supportive, positive way
Deliver feedback that is directly related to the task
Help learners develop their awareness of intrinsic feedback as well as using extrinsic feedback
Show an understanding of how the TIED model provides a feedback loop
Achieving the goals
Show the ability to build the team
Establish group and individual goals and deliver sessions that help achieve these objectives
Structure and Content
Tailor the session to the needs of the individuals in the group.
Deliver planned sessions that flow from introduction through to conclusion
Show some flexibility in adapting the lesson plan during the session
Reviewing
Show the ability to summarise, ask basic questions and conclude during delivery of own lessons
Safety
Principles
Show a comprehensive understanding of the Ski-way Code and of the FIS regulations
People
Demonstrate safe group management and injury prevention procedure
Show an effective understanding of an emergency procedure
Equipment/Lifts
Show a comprehensive understanding of how to keep groups members safe in relation to equipment and lifts
Mountain Environment
Show a comprehensive understanding of how to keep groups members safe in relation to the mountain environment