Below is the Assessment Criteria for the BASI Ski Level 1. 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.
Central Theme
Perform all phases of CT.
Clearly show definition between each phase of the central theme.
Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance.
You may have feedback and cues from the Trainer.
Piste Long
Cleanly carve of the last 2/3rds of turns on a green or easy blue piste without traverse.
Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance.
Piste Short
Perform round parallel turns on a blue or easy red piste without traverse.
Use a variety of corridor widths.
Show some grip through the turns.
Show the ability to maintain a constant speed.
Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance.
Understanding
Understanding The Central Theme
Describe the central theme in relation to the fundamental elements with reference to written material if necessary
Understanding Beyond the Central Theme
Describe how the fundamental elements link to piste performance
Develop an awareness of how the fundamental elements link to the other strands
Performance Analysis – The Central Theme
Identify and evaluate major faults and provide effective solutions for the learner
Performance Analysis – Beyond the Central Theme
Develop a basic understanding of major faults and effective solutions in piste performance
Understanding Learning
Develop a basic understanding of the TIED model
Show a basic understanding of the skill acquisition model
Develop an awareness of the different teaching styles
Show a basic understanding of goal setting and the relevance to snowsport teaching
Enjoyment
Ensure that the principle of maximum class activity is employed during teaching sessions
Sessions should result with a sense of achievement for the learners
Communication
Be clear, concise and audible with your instructions
Ensure that your message relates to the goals of your session
Show an awareness of how different ways of communicating will affect different types of learner (VAK)
Develop an awareness of the importance of listening to learners and reacting appropriately
Feedback
Deliver feedback in a supportive, positive way
Deliver feedback that is directly related to the task
Show an understanding of the relevance of intrinsic and extrinsic feedback
Develop an awareness of how the TIED model provides a feedback loop
Achieving the Goals
Show the ability to build the team
Establish appropriate group goals and work towards achieving them
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
Reviewing
Develop an understanding of reviewing skills
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