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How can I become qualified to become a ski instructor in the UK? |
 Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:51 pm |
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| I have been skiing for 7 years now, and I'm sure my skiing is up to a good standard to go on to an instructors course. What are the ways I can go about doing this? During my gap year I plan to travel to different countries to instruct so I need a qaulification that will allow me to do so.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:30 pm |
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| Try the British Association of Snowsport Instructors, they should give you all the information you need. Is nobody capable of googling? The Internet is a wealth of information, you just have to search for it. | |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:29 am |
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| should have mentioned that I did find BASI, was wondering if they were my only option though. It seems like they are for gaining the Level 2 Alpine qualification.
I love the sound of the 10 week GAP courses, but they are crazy expensive. Looks like they are a lot of fun though and a great way to learn. But can I ask how these students can afford the £6000? My parents or I could never come up with that money. Is there a sensible way to finance such a course, or are some people just lucky to have parents who will pay a respectable sum towards to course? That got me thinking, it would be great to set up a group of 10 of us here to go on to one of the courses BASI offer. The course is only £500 for 12 days. Only problem is that is starts in 3 months and you will need to have completed the level 1 course first. |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:50 pm |
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| I would talk to the BASI and try talking to people at a ski slope in the UK. If having such a qualification will allow you to gain suitable employment and earn a reasonable income (enough that you'd be happy doing it as a career), then it could be worth taking out a career development loan to allow you to do it. It sounds like a lot of money, but if you're serious and it's what you need to start your career then it will be worth it. It's better to spend real money on a worthwhile course than less money on a worthless course. Just make sure it is THE course to do. | |
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| Posted: Thu May 8, 2008 2:05 pm |
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| I did my BASI level 2 snowboard a few year ago and it did cost me an arm an a leg on one of the courses! around 6k i think but every thing was included i.e food lift pass which in Val d'isere is close to a k! all the tuition you get from BASI and local french schools And your accomodation and meet some good peeps! but if you find out where and when the Courses are running to get your Level 2 could cost less than £1500, a mate of my sorted his own acc. out got a job and jumped on the course with everyone else. fuck he even ate free most nights. saved himself a wedge.
Val d'isere is a wicked place to party and ride! i loved it that much i stayed there for 2 years. As for doing BASI at home suppose it would be Scotland! not very nice compared to Europe riding. |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 3:55 pm |
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| If you are thinking of doing an instructor course have a look at Base Camp Group. We were the first company to ever work with BASI in their 40 year history and have 8 years of experience running Instructor Courses. Have a look at this link:
http://www.basecampgroup.com/base-camp-movies.html For an 11 week course you will receive over 330 hours of instruction from top professional skiers. Please contact us for more information |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:49 pm |
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| hay im doing a course with crstal international and it cost 8000 but i got a loan with a bank 2 pay 4 mine cos my parents nor me could afford it , and eveything is included apart from my skis ,boots or food at weekends but thats it and im going 2 canada for 3months, my mate did a course like the 1 im doin last season and said it was well worth paying for and geting level 1 and 2 he did the season b4 and tryed 2 get work and get sponsered but didnt going 2 plan
the corse im going on i found on this site so if that something u want 2 do then have a look hannah x |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:00 pm |
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Gid-day Holcar, another option is to add it to your Gap year trip... there's great instructor training courses in New Zealand - check out www.rookieacademy.com We do BASI,CSIA,PSIA and NZSIA lots of options. Plus We organize instructing jobs for you back in the Northern hemisphere, with 17 years instructor training experience we can point you in the right direction  any questions email dean@rookieacademy.com
Aye! Base Camp... are you sure you were the first to work with BASI  |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:34 pm |
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| We actually run 3-week instructor courses for a lot cheaper, so if you are keen to get qualified as an instructor and work that same season have a look at our websites:
http://www.nonstopski.com http://www.nonstopsnowboard.com We'll even help you find a job and accommodation for the season! You can then get trained up by the ski/snowboard school you work for and get your level 2 - then you can teach all over the world! |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:40 pm |
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ELITE
We run a 4 week course which is designed to help individuals with no teaching experience become ski instructors, and even help them get a job. www.eliteskiinstructortraining.com We are based in Thredbo Australia with on hill accommodation. The price is exceptional compared to similar programs especially when you compare our mountains stats. www.eliteskiinstructortraining.com/the%20difference.html It' a great way to get a start into the industry. Our course is early in the season so you are qualified and ready to start work when the busy period starts. We want you to get trained so you can get out there and earn some money for yourself. There are job opportunities at the end of the program with Thredbo Snowsports School. www.eliteskiinstructortraining.com |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:42 pm |
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| If you are looking for a ski instructor course, seriously look no further than SKI LE GAP. I know there have been a lot of posts in reply to you question, but genuinely, ski le gap are the original, biggest and best company to go for.
I did it in 2006, and since have been on many ski trips where i have worked as a ski instructor. Ski le Gap offers a 1 month intensive programme running from the end of November to the end of December, and you can then work in the resort, Mont Tremblant, for the rest of the season. Ski le Gap will give you guidance in finding accommodation and a job, and we have a 100% pass rate for CSIA level 1. I would be happy to answer any querires should you have them. Drop me an email on j.m.w.fairbairn@dur.ac.uk James Fairbairn Visit www.skilegap.com for more details or to request a brochure. If you have any questions, you can either email us on info@skilegap.com or give us a call on 0800 328 0345. |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:41 pm |
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| Im booked on the International Academy Banff 2010 course!
£7500 not bad for 3 months, so excited! get my CASI level 1+2 instructing and L1 freestlye coach! Anyone out in Banff this season? |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:06 pm |
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| so is this whole thing pretty much just one big snow instructor course ad?? cool | |
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