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Wifi www.wintersportscompany.com Internet access 01736 763402 Skier Ski-in, ski-out resort Helicopter Heli-skiing/boarding Badge Membership of instructor organisation Weights Fitness programme Thumbs up Most popular courses 1 2 Course Qualifications Recommendations ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ All qualifications are recognised internationally, however employers usually Starting a Career require level 2 as a minimum. Complete Instructor Course 7 Career start-out on a budget United Kingdom Zero to Hero • BASI - British Association of Snowsports Instructors 8 Spend your first full season getting all the qualifications you need Canada BASI Instructor Course 11 • CSIA - Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Includes real work experience as a level 1 instructor • CASI - Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Internship 13 Maximum work experience in 1 season New Zealand • NZSIA - New Zealand Snowsports Instructor Alliance Already Qualified? • SBINZ - Snowboard Instruction New Zealand Advanced Training Course 10 Dedicated level 2 & 3 training to boost your earning potential ISIA - International Ski Instructor Association Level 3 Internship The international governing body of snowsports instructors. All our training 14 Work and train for the next step in the same season courses work towards qualifications recognised by ISIA. ISIA certification requires level 3 qualification as a minimum. Gap Years Complete Instructor Course Other Qualifications 7 11 weeks of holiday atmosphere and epic training • Park Level 1: CASI awarded certificate for freestyle enthusiasts • Canadian Adaptive Sports: Awarded by Canadian Association for Disabled Zero to Hero Course 8 A full season of adventure and training Skiers (CADS) • Avalanche Skill Training: Sanctioned by The Canadian Avalanche Association Internships 13 Earn while you learn • Canadian Ski Racing Coaching: Awarded by the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF) Career Breaks Entry Level Instructor Course The Levels 5 The perfect course for a break or change in direction A basic explanation of the levels system. Fast Track Instructor Course • Level 1: Allows you to teach beginners, children and low-level intermediates. 6 Maximise your time off, reach level 2 in 9 weeks • Level 2: Certifies you to teach from beginners up to advanced intermediates on piste. • Level 3: Qualifies you to teach all levels up to advanced/expert on a variety Our Resorts of terrain. ------------------------------------------------------ Sun Peaks Resort 17 Canada Panorama Mountain Resort 18 Canada La Tzoumaz 19 TOP TIP Switzerland Snowboarders: You’ll improve Queenstown your employability by becoming 20 New Zealand dual qualified – the 18 week course is the perfect choice for this! 3 4 eNTRY LEVEL INSTRUCTOR COURSE | Canada FAST TRACK INSTRUCTOR COURSE | CANADA • Qualification: CSIA Level 1 / CASI Level 1 • Duration: 3 – 5 Weeks Qualification: CSIA Level 1 & 2 / CASI Level 1 & 2 • Starts Dates: December / January / February Duration: 9 Weeks • Resort: Sun Peaks Resort / Panorama Mountain Resort Starts Dates: January • Available for: Skiers / Snowboarders Resort: Panorama Mountain Resort • Minimum Experience: Intermediate Available for: Skiers / Snowboarders Minimum Experience: Intermediate The achievement, fun and improvement of a season-long course in just a few short weeks! Designed for keen skiers and boarders who can only spare a few weeks of their time, an entry-level course requires a Level 1 & 2 training in just 2 months. During this 9 week course you will reach a standard of skiing or snowboarding degree of dedication and commitment. Expect an intensive schedule of training, which will radically improve your abili- beyond your wildest dreams! If you want to fast-track to level 2, have a high level of on-snow experience and a ty and at the end of the programme you’ll walk away as a certified instructor. determination to succeed, this is the course for you. Included in the Price: Included in the Price: Optional Extras • Heli-ski/board • Avalanche Training • Park Course • Race Coaching Course TOP TIP TOP TIP Enrol for December and you’ll You’ll be qualified in time to be qualified by Christmas teach in Europe over Easter! The instructors were first class with an Deciding to take this course was one of the best amazing pass rate, plus they’re all really decisions of my life. I have certainly improved friendly - it felt like we were training with my own skiing and feel very confident with the Jedi of snowboarding! being able to teach others of all ages Josh Beck Courtney Rose 5 6 Complete Instructor Course | Canada Zero to Hero Course | Canada Qualification: CSIA Level 1 & 2 / CASI Level 1 & 2 Qualification: CSIA Level 1, 2 & 3 / CASI Level 1, 2 & 3 Duration: 11 Weeks Duration: 18 Weeks Starts Dates: December / January Starts Dates: Late November Resort: Sun Peaks Resort MOST Resort: Sun Peaks Resort MOST POPULAR Available for: Skiers / Snowboarders Available for: Skiers/ Snowboarders POPULAR Minimum Experience: Intermediate Minimum Experience: Intermediate Enjoyment, achievement and high success levels are the reasons this course is our most popular. You can attain Dual Qualifications, level 1-3 training or a relaxed approach to level 1 & 2 – the choice is yours for an epic season in internationally recognised qualifications and your skiing or riding will improve dramatically – you’ll be tackling powder, Sun Peaks. This is the ultimate instructor course for those wanting to spend the entire season living in the centre of a steeps and moguls with the style and confidence of a pro before you know it! stunning mountain village. Training alongside the snow school, you’ll become part of the Sun Peaks Resort family. 18 weeks allows plenty of time to hone your technique, do additional courses and even try out a new discipline (you’ll make Included in the Price: friends with plenty of ski and snowboard instructors). Included in the Price: Optional Extras • Avalanche Training • Park Course • Race Coaching Course • Adaptive Sports Qualification The 11 week snowboard course was fantastic and managed really well. I also trained and TOP TIP passed CSIA level 1 skiing. I had the experience Zero-to-Hero is extremely of a lifetime throughout the whole course popular and is usually full by Jack Wilton summer, so book early to avoid disappointment. 7 8 Advanced Instructor Course | Canada Advanced Instructor Course | Canada Qualification: CSIA Level 2 / CASI Level 2 Qualification: CSIA Level 3 / CASI Level 3 Duration: 5 – 6 Weeks Duration: 6 Weeks Starts Dates: January / February Starts Dates: February Resort: Sun Peaks Resort Resort: Sun Peaks Resort MOST Available for: Skiers / Snowboarders Available for: Skiers / Snowboarders POPULAR Minimum Experience: CSIA / CASI level 1 (or recognised international equivalent) Minimum Experience: CSIA / CASI Level 2 (or recognised equivalent) Jump straight into training for your level 2 - you’ll join the 11-week group after level 1. Advancing to a level 2 instruc- A dedicated training programme to boost your abilities to level 3 standard. We ensure you receive world class training tor greatly improves your employability both in Canada and internationally, and you will continue to build on the skills from Canadian level 4 instructors. The snowschool director oversees all training and dedicates his personal time to this and techniques you have as a level 1 instructor. level 3 course. Included in the Price: Included in the Price: The Level 3 training is genuinely challenging, with superb instruction The advanced instructor course has allowed me to aimed at technical excellence. turn a hobby into a career. I am returning to Sun Peaks as an instructor. The thing I enjoyed most Cath Woodhart about the training was it gave me the opportunity to ride everyday with like minded people. Richard Ellis TOP TIP Level 3 is the first step towards your ISIA stamp 9 10 BASI ALPINE Instructor Course | Europe SUMMER TRAINING DOWN UNDER | New Zealand Qualification: BASI Level 1 & 2 Qualification: NZSIA Level 1 & 2 / SBINZ Level 1 & 2 Duration: 13 Weeks Duration: 5 Weeks / 10 Weeks Starts Dates: January Starts Dates: June / July Resort: La Tzoumaz, Switzerland MOST Resort: Coronet Peak & The Remarkables, Queenstown Available for: Skiers POPULAR Available for: Skiers / Snowboarders Minimum Experience: Intermediate Minimum Experience: Intermediate – Advanced Live, train and work in Europe in your first season. Our BASI instructor courses start in early January, meaning you will be Get your level 2 in time for the European winter. Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand, so what better qualified in time for the busy Easter period when instructors are needed most, and there is