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Verbier BASI 1 & 2 Ski Instructor Course
Spending a season in the epic resort of Verbier is a great way to kickstart your career & qualify as a ski instructor. Famed for its incredible freeride terrain and lively party scene, this is the ideal European resort to work and party towards your goals. Training alongside our level 4 training team you will genuinely transform your skiing while surrounded by a massive crew of like-minded people. Spend a season immersed in one of the world’s greatest resorts while you work towards internationally recognised qualifications.
Level
Our BASI 1 & 2 courses can take those who are already comfortable on all red runs through to their BASI level 2. We advise that students have had around 8 weeks of ski experience and are at the very least a level 4 on our level guide.
Course Length:
10 Weeks
Qualifications Included
BASI Level 1 & 2
Outdoor First Aid Course
Average Age:
18 – 24
Course Type
Ski Instructor Course
Introduction
There are very few, if any, resorts in Europe that beat Verbier as a base to start your Ski instructor Career. Our Coaching team is made up of some of the highest qualified instructors in Verbier and many are BASI Examiners. All hold specialist off-piste and Freestyle qualifications and are perfectly placed to help you make massive changes to your skiing.
Unlike other programmes that use a one size fits all programme we tailor the training to our students with much more individual coaching and the smallest groups for coaching of any provider in Verbier. Our flexible training meets the needs of our students and is only ever delivered by fully qualified BASI instructors.
While working towards your BASI level 2, you will spend time race training in gates/stubbies on the Bruson Stade, in the park with Freestyle coaches, in the bumps, working on Piste-Performance and off-course skiing some of the incredible Freeride Terrain that Verbier has to offer. This combination of training helps you become a rounded skier and talented instructor.
As with all of our long residential courses, Avalanche equipment is included as standard. Avalanche safety and rescue training are essential skills for any aspiring Freeriders. Our team focus on developing these skills throughout the course, and by the end of the programme, you will be able to safely navigate off-piste without a guide.
What’s Included?
Our Verbier Coaches
Ally Johnson
Verbier
Murray Whyte
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The Accommodation
We have a number of accommodation options in the resort. Those who book early will be able to choose which chalet they would like to be in. If there are dramatic differences in the quality or the location of a property this will be reflected in the cost of the course. Please see the booking section for more details.
CHALET TO BE CONFIRMED
We are yet to confirm the exact accommodation for the 2022/2023 Courses.
Accommodation Features;
All the accommodation will have Wifi and a fully equipped kitchen. We aim for twin rooms and a max of 4 students per bathroom.
Property Information
The photos are examples of apartments we have used in the past.
Please Note – There is no catering included in our Verbier Packages. They are entirely self-catered.
Week 1
Resort Orientation, First Aid and Avalanche Safety
You will arrive on Monday the 28th of November. Unless we have seen abnormal snow fall the resort will still be shut.
On Tuesday our team will take you to our resort partner Ski Service to organise your skis and boots. In the afternoon there will be an introduction to the course, our trainers and the online resources available to you.
On Wednesday and Thursday, you will do your 2-day outdoor first aid course. On Friday you will practise Avalanche Safety and rescue drills.
Your on-snow training then begins on Saturday morning and we hit the ground running with all the off-snow and admin stuff done and dusted so no one misses any time on snow.
Week 2
Racing, Off-Piste & Technical Skiing
This week focuses on more adventurous technical skiing. You will spend 3 days in the gates on the stade. Practising slalom turns, controlling speed and line with ex-racers. In the afternoons we’ll focus on teaching sessions and technical understanding. Towards the end of the week, we’ll begin putting into practice the off-piste safety training and avalanche rescue.
Week 2
Week 3
BASI Level 1 Exam
This is a 4-day training and assessment course, with online learning pre-requisites.
The Ski Level 1 Instructor is the entry-level course for students who wish to join the BASI Education System. This qualification is ideal for those wishing to find employment in a UK snowsports centre. Level 1 qualified instructors may work within a controlled environment in a UK snowsports centre or in a mountain environment within a recognised snowsports school, under the direct supervision of a BASI L2 qualified instructor (equivalent or higher).
Week 4
First Aid & Off-Piste with Supplementary Skills
During this week you will do your 2-day first aid course. This is primarily done in a classroom environment. In addition to the First aid course you will spend the morning skiing Off-Piste Skiing and the afternoon’s Park Skiing or Race training on the stade.
Week 4
Week 5
Increasing the Tempo
This is a fun week. We park some of the technical training to increase the tempo and practise skiing with more fluidity and style. You will spend time On and Off-Piste dependent on the conditions.
Week 6
Shadowing
In order to successfully complete your BASI 1 you need to do 35 hours of Ski School Shadowing. We complete that during half term and you will help our full time team with our Kids Ski lessons.
Week 6
Week 7
Park Skiing or Racing
This week is all about high paced, high energy skiing on the piste. We’ll focus on speed, line and pressure to stay in control when speeds pick up. We will also play in the park developing our tricks. This is a prime opportunity to try a backflip or 360. Our instructors can help you build confidence and break down the movements to help you land perfectly.
Week 8
Mountain Safety Skills
This week focuses on staying safe off-piste. However, we are not just focusing on avalanche safety. You will spend time ski touring, working on map reading and navigation, refining your avalanche awareness and learning some basic rope work. By the end of the week you should be happy to lead a group off-piste, safely choose a route and follow it using just a map and perform advanced rescue techniques including crevasse rescue with ropes.
Week 8
Week 9
BASI Level 2 Exam Week 1
This is a 10 day on-mountain training and assessment course in which Technical and Teaching skills are developed and assessed. The following subjects are included:
- Central Theme, Piste Performance, Bumps, Steeps, Variable snow and Freestyle
- Technical understanding of the Central Theme and beyond
- Performance analysis of the Central Theme and beyond
- Communication skills
- Developing performance
- Match teaching to customer needs
- Teaching principles
- TIED and the use of teaching tools
- Lesson flow and content
- Climate setting
- Reviewing skills
Week 10
BASI Level 2 Exam Week 2
Successful students will be able to ski to a competent level, and have the knowledge, ability and understanding to safely teach alpine skiing up to and including parallel standard on marked pistes. Individuals who do not reach the required level may be required to resit all or part of the course.
Week 10
Book Your Course
- Verbier
Level 1 & 2 - 28/11/2022 – 05/02/2023
- 10 weeks
- Twin Room
- £8000
- Verbier
Level 1 & 2 - 28/11/2022 – 05/02/2023
- 10 weeks
- No Accommodation
- £4500
- Verbier
Level 1 & 2
(February Start) - 05/02/2023 – 16/04/2023
- 10 weeks
- Twin Room
- £6500
- Verbier
Level 1 & 2
(February Start) - 05/02/2023 – 16/04/2023
- 10 weeks
- No Accommodation
- £4500
Exams Only (No training)
- Verbier
Level 1 Exam Only - 13/12/2022 – 16/12/2022
- 4 days
- No Accommodation
- £435
- Verbier
Level 2 Exam Only - 23/01/2023 – 03/02/2023
- 2 weeks
- No Accommodation
- £670
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Get a taste of our Courses
Made all the way back in 2013 the video to the right gives you a taste of what you can expect on our courses.
