Level 1 Ski Instructor

Snowsport Scotland

Course

In Midlothian, Bearsden, Welwyn Garden City and another venue.

£ 380 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

To introduce novice skiers to the sport of skiing in safety, with enjoyment and to do so in such a way as to prepare them for further learning. Suitable for: Responsible skiers who are primarily interested in instructing alpine skiing on artificial skiing surfaces.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bearsden (East Dunbartonshire)
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Start date

On request
Bellahouston (Glasgow City)
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Bellahouston

Start date

On request
Midlothian (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Hillend, Biggar Road, EH10 7EF

Start date

On request
Welwyn Garden City (Hertfordshire)
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Start date

On request

About this course

Course participants should:
* Be at least 16 years of age.
* Be able to ski basic parallel on groomed red slopes.
* Be a member of the Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme (or that of Snowsport England, Snowsport Wales or Northern Ireland Ski Council), and BASI. Note that the course fee includes Snowsport Scotland Coaching Scheme membership and BASI membership for the current year and paperwork will be sent out following the course.

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Course programme

The training takes place in a five day training and assessment course (non-residential). The five day course contains practical activity (skiing), supplemented with a support programme of lectures, seminars and tutor led discussion.

The content of the course includes:

  • Skiing technique.
  • Preparing, teaching and evaluating sessions.
  • Teaching and learning styles.
  • Communication and customer care.
  • Class management and safety.
  • Promoting snow sports

On successful completion of the five day course, candidates will be issued with a course feedback report and, if successful, a BASI /Snowsport Scotland qualification.

Additional information

Comments: Instructors are required to attend a refresher course every three years to retain validity of their qualification.

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Level 1 Ski Instructor

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