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CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance) or CASI (Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors) Level 1 and 2 are offered. Trainees learn to define goals and objectives of a ski lesson, plan its organizational needs and demonstrate the ability to communicate well in a teaching context on the hill. |
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CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance) or CASI (Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors) Level 1 and 2 are offered. Trainees learn to define goals and objectives of a ski lesson, plan its organizational needs and demonstrate the ability to communicate well in a teaching context on the hill.
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BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors) qualifications are offered in Whistler - BASI Ski or Snowboard Instructor. Successful trainees will be able to ski to a competent level, and have the knowledge, ability and understanding to teach safely on marked pistes up to and including parallel.
BASI is a dynamic, foreword thinking, members’ association whose Snowsport Qualifications are recognised world-wide. The BASI Mission is:
“To create a National and International reputation for excellence through the provision of the highest quality of training and support services for Ski and Snowboard instructors"
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 Snow Sport Scotland Leader Award
The SNSC leader award provides a useful qualification especially in Europe. It can provide you with another way to get into the snowsports industry by working as a resort guide. The Alpine Ski or Snowboard Leader (ASL) course is designed to train and qualify responsible skiers/boarders who are interested in the encouragement of young skiers/boarders and who want to lead these skiers/boarders within the boundaries of resorts. There are also money saving benefits as a member of the SNSC through their deals and discounts.
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Avalanche Awareness
You will learn to recognise the conditions under which avalanches take place and how to implement the correct procedure in an emergency. You will be given the essential knowledge and skills to feel confident with a guide in the backcountry away from marked trails and patrolled areas. This module provides essential training for off piste skiers and riders and covers avalanche theory, snow stability and search and rescue techniques. There will be classroom sessions and practical work on the mountain.
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Backcountry Introduction
You will be shown how to bring together the skills you have learned on the avalanche awareness course and will be introduced to navigation and route selection with a view to backcountry travel. You will learn about risk assessment, using a beacon, shovel and probe, avalanche dangers, snow conditions and building shelters. There will be an optional trek and overnight in the backcountry. |
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First Aid Course
The Emergency First Aid course covers: emergency action principles; airway and breathing emergencies; cardiovascular emergencies/strokes; CPR; bleeding management; shock and prevention of disease transmission.
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ILM Leadership & Management Level 3
This is designed to help everyone improve their performance either in charge of or with a team. This level 3 course may be of particular interest to those leaving the armed forces. Whatever you choose to do in the future, this module gives you skills to enhance your C.V. The ILM award can be a stepping stone to future personal development and further qualifications. Achievement of this qualification enables candidates to apply for ILM membership.
http://www.peakleaders.com/ilm.asp |
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Freestyle Coach:
This is an optional extra 3 day course. On qualifying, candidates can coach entry level freestylers. |
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Park and Pipe Coach:
This is an optional extra 3 day course. The successful candidate is certified to teach park and pipe up to and including intermediate skill level |
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CSCF Alpine Race Coach:
This is an optional extra 3 day course. On successful evaluation on the course, candidates receive recognition as 'Entry Level - Trained' and membership in the CSCF - Canadian Ski Coaches' Federation. |
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Adaptive Ski Coach CADS level 1:
Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers - This is an optional extra 8 hour course. Candidates will learn about 3 and 4 track adaptive skiing; blind and sitski. |
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ATTENTION!
After qualifying as Level 1 instructors, students take an option in their progression path with the majority taking their Level 2 qualification. Many of these optional modules are usually taken instead of the Level 2 qualification.
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