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 You'll focus on training for CSIA/CASI Level 1 and Level 2. The Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance (CSIA) is the ski instructor system in Canada, and the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) looks after the snowboarding. Both have a very strong reputation worldwide and are often seen as leading the way in terms of instructional standards.

Included in the cost is the Level 1 assessment, plus intensive training for Level 2. You'll then have the option to take the Level 2 assessment after consultation with your instructors and the course leader - most people are ripping it up by this time and go for it.

As standard on the course and included in the price is an Avalanche Awareness Course (AST1) and First Aid Course to set you up safe on the mountain. There is also the option to book on Race, Carving, Freestyle, and Disability courses and certificates.

Avalanche Awareness

You will learn to recognise the conditions under which avalanches take place and how to implement the correct procedure in an emergency. You will be given the essential knowledge and skills to feel confident with a guide in the backcountry away from marked trails and patrolled areas. This module provides essential training for off piste skiers and riders and covers avalanche theory, snow stability and search and rescue techniques. There will be classroom sessions and practical work on the mountain.

Backcountry Introduction

You will be shown how to bring together the skills you have learned on the avalanche awareness course and will be introduced to navigation and route selection with a view to backcountry travel. You will learn about risk assessment, using a beacon, shovel and probe, avalanche dangers, snow conditions and building shelters. There will be an optional trek and overnight in the backcountry.

First Aid Course

The Emergency First Aid course covers: emergency action principles; airway and breathing emergencies; cardiovascular emergencies/strokes; CPR; bleeding management; shock and prevention of disease transmission.

ILM Leadership & Management Level 4

This first year university level training in leadership is designed to help you lead groups on the mountain or in the board room. The course is delivered by an ilm accredited tutor and is conducted in a thought provoking interactive way. The ilm level 4 qualification looks great on your CV and is recognized by blue chip companies. The training module is an optional extra.

Freestyle Coach:

This is an optional extra 3 day course. On qualifying, candidates can coach entry level freestylers. 

Park and Pipe Coach:

This is an optional extra 3 day course. The successful candidate is certified to teach park and pipe up to and including intermediate skill level

CSCF Alpine Race Coach:

This is an optional extra 3 day course. On successful evaluation on the course, candidates receive recognition as 'Entry Level - Trained' and membership in the CSCF - Canadian Ski Coaches' Federation.

Adaptive Ski Coach CADS level 1:

Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers - This is an optional extra 8 hour course. Candidates will learn about 3 and 4 track adaptive skiing; blind and sitski. 

After qualifying as Level 1 instructors, students take an option in their progression path with the majority taking their Level 2 qualification. Many of these optional modules are usually taken in lieu of the Level 2 qualification.