On the course:

• All training course fees
• 4 days of world class training from our team of BASI Trainers
• Assessment to the BASI Level 1 criteria

Pre course:

• Pre course information pack and home study
• Telephone support

Post course:

• CV advice
• Professional references
• Industry contacts
• Career advice
• Discounts on equipment
• Further courses with BASI

Skiing Standard

• Ski parallel turns confidently, in a variety of conditions.
• Ski parallel on red runs, making rhythmical short turns at a steady pace.
• Ski parallel long turns on green or easy blue slopes, with skis carving the last two thrids of the turn.
• It is recommend you have completed at least 16 full weeks of skiing.
• Have an understanding of client care.

Holders of the Snowsport Scotland ASSI/ASBI qualifications can apply for exemption from this course to go directly to the BASI Level 2 Instructor Course (requires a letter to apply for exemption).

What will the course develop:

• Understanding of the role of the Snowsport Instructor.
• Practical performance in the BASI Central Theme, piste performance, and the teaching principles.
• Leadership, people management, communication, customer care, and safety skills.
• Awareness of the sturcture in the UK and internationally, and other relevant organisations.

A qualified ICE BASI trainer, selected for their skills in skiing, teaching, and communication, will run your course. Your trainer will continually assess you and provide an end of course assessment of your personal performance.

Course Delivery
Training will primarily take place on snow, supplemented with online learning tutorials, and video reviews. Throughout the 4 days, your trainer will continually assess your progress. The daily programme usually includes six hours on snow and one hour of self-study.

Upon completion of the BASI Level 1 Instructor Course, you will be registered as an associate member on the BASI database. To keep your qualification active, you must pay your membership fee annually via the BASI website.

Post Course Qualification
Successful completion of this course qualifies you as a BASI Level 1 Instructor. You will be trained in the basic skills, knowledge, and understanding of a snowsports instructor. You will receive a license to teach snowsports in a non-mountain environment, such as a UK dry slope or indoor snow slopes.

To obtain your BASI Level 1 Instructor qualification, you need to provide BASI with proof of 35hrs logged ski school experience (post course), a First Aid certificate, and a child protection module.

Equipment and Clothing Recommendations
What should I wear on the course?:

• Use a layered clothing concept for versatility in various temperatures.
• A breathable, waterproof outer layer is preferred.
• Bring sufficient layers to cope with different temperatures.
• Snowsport equipment and boots should be high quality. Boots should balance comfort and performance.

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, who can discuss course content, accomodation, career opportunities, and answer any questions you may have about the course or skiing in general.