Weeks 1 and 2:
You start with a week of ski training in preparation for your Level 1 instructor course in the second week. Your BASI trainer now takes you through five days of learning and assessment, leading to Ski Instructor Level 1.
Weeks 3 to 5:
Now the fun and hard work really starts! On one day each week you go on a ski adventure, including trips to Switzerland and Italy. We incorporate training days, targeting your off-piste skills, as soon as you have completed the avalanche and crevasse rescue course. Skiing is physically demanding and we provide specialist training in injury prevention and ski fitness, as well as the essential BASP First Aid course.
Weeks 6 and 7:
Devoted to teaching experience. You will become familiar with the working life of a ski instructor, both on and off the slopes, while you log the 35 hours of ski school experience required before you go for BASI Ski Instructor Level 2. This period includes race coaching, equipment tuning and customer service modules, to broaden your skills base.
Weeks 8 and 9:
Intensive ski coaching to fine tune your technique, ensuring your begin the Level 2 Instructor course with confidence.
Weeks 10 and 11:
Training and assessment for BASI Ski Instructor Level 2. You will finish the programme on a literal high. Once you've completed final assessments we take you up to ski the world famous 25km Valley Blanche with a UIAGM High Mountain Guide. Apres ski drinks on Flying Fish!
Gap year ski instructor course in the world - class ski resort of Chamonix