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IMS TRAINING COURSE
BASI Level 4 Module
Emma Robson
10 week full-time - Residential - BASI Level 1 and 2 course
International Mountain Safety - Training
4 days
BASI module
This is a 4 day training course which builds on the BASI Mountain Safety course and is a required module for the BASI Level 4 ISTD qualification. It equips students to lead tours beyond the ski area boundary, and deal with all the hazards which can be encountered while on day tours.
Very little time will be spent revising the BASI Mountain Safety material, so come prepared. The course can contain long days on the hill with big ascents carrying a rucksack. It may be necessary to be on steep, exposed terrain. A typical ascent may be up to 1000m.
By the end of this course, you will have mastered snow and avalanche hazard management, including multiple burial search techniques. You will gain advanced skills in navigation and map work, along with incident management. You’ll learn how to select routes effectively, including executing kick turns and setting a skinning track.
For a full equipment and reading list click here.
If you choose to enrol in the Seasonal BASI Level 4 Course, this module is included as part of the course.
On the course:
- All training course fees
- 4 days training with an official BASI guide
Pre course:
- Pre course information pack
- Telephone support
Post course:
- CV advice
- Professional references
- Industry contacts
- Career advice
- Discounts on equipment
- Further courses with BASI
Skiing Standard
To attend this course, you must hold a current BASI Level 2 qualification or a BASI Level 3 Mountain Safety qualification and be of reasonable fitness, as the course is physically demanding.
Post IMS Training Course
Following this course, you will need to complete 6 logged tours* and a 3 day assessment course. If you choose to enrol in the Seasonal BASI Level 4 Course, IMS touring experience and the IMS assessment course are included.
*For the tours log sheet, click here - for log book guidelines, click here and for the log book policy, click here
Insurance
It is vital that you are properly insured against injury, loss of personal effects and curtailment. It is a requirment on booking that you have proper insurance in place. Please see our Insurance tab on the website for Terms & Conditions/further details.
Call us on 0870 760 7360 for more information. Choose option 3 to speak directly to a BASI trainer about course content, accommodation, career opportunities, and any other questions you may have.
Dates and prices
13 - 16 January 2026
£479 - Limited spaces
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