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For those who would like to gain Ski instructor qualification eg. CSIA, PSIA etc, the following link provides an insight of different qualifications:
http://winterwonderings.blogspot.com/2007_06_01_archive.html
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"In general, there are three or four tiers of qualifications for ski or snowboard instructors. There are also separate schemes for coaching (race or freestyle). Each country has it's own instructors' organisation (or sometimes more than one. In addition, the ISIA exists to oversee the national organisations and allow the exchange of ideas.
Firstly then, abbreviations for the various instructing organisations you may see -
BASI - British Associoation of Snowsport Instructors
CSIA - Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance
CASI - Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors
ISIA - International Ski Intructors Association
NZSIA - New Zealand Snowsport Instructors Association
PSIA - Professional Ski Instructors of America
So what are the levels and how do they compare? The following lists start with the most basic qualifications and work up to the most advanced, with Coaching qualifications tagged on the end. The list is not exhaustive, but hopefully it may clarify some confusion over the long list of instructor qualifications in existance. The qualifications listed under each heading may be considered roughly equivalent to one another, although the details will vary.
Foundation Level (able to teach beginners up to snowplough turns, including artificial slope qualifications)
BASI Level 1 Instructor (Formerly Foundation or Trainee), CSIA 1, NZSIA CSI, PSIA 1, ASSI
Instructor Level (able to teach parallel turns and beyond. Requires a good level of personal skiing and teaching)
BASI Level 2 Instructor (Formerly Instructor or Grade 3), CSIA 2, NZSIA 1, PSIA 2
ISIA Level (Internationally recognised standard. International minimum standards. Able to teach to a high level. Requires a high level of personal skiing and teaching. Should include off-piste awareness and a coaching element)
BASI Ski Teacher ISIA (formerly Grade 2), CSIA 3, NZSIA 2, PSIA 3, French Stagiere
ISTD or National Level (Highest level certification. Eurogroup recognition. Requires a very high level of personal skiing and teaching)
BASI ISTD (International Ski Teacher Diploma, formerly Grade 1), French National Diploma, Austrian National Diploma
Coaching Qualifications (Not strictly instructing qualifiacations, these are for race coaches etc.)
APC 1, APC 2, CSCF 1, CSCF 2 and others.
Good luck :)
The requirements for becoming a Ski Coach differ slightly from Europe to North America. The requirements for both continents are described here:
Europe
There are two levels that are awarded in the UK, namely Artificial Slopes Performance, in short ASP or also ASPC, and the normal coach level. ASP entails the training of skiers on artificial hills, while the normal coaching involves the training of racers to become professional skiers and to compete in events.
The ESC award is the highest level in Europe. If you have this level of qualification, you can obtain a license to train your own skiers. Apart from being a certified ski coach, you may also apply to be registered as a tutor that qualifies you to deliver certain ski courses.
Other requirements include being older than 18 years, being registered with the European country ski licensing authority where you plan to coach. You must either have a BASI level 3 certification, or a certified artificial slope coach, with one month's snow coach work experience, or being a racer with a point value of less than 80.
Apart from this, you must also attend a recognized first aid course and a week ASP course. Once you have passed the test and have gained practical experience while working with skiers for a specified time, you are required to submit your qualifications, proof of courses attended, and experience to the ESC for approval. You will then receive ASP certification. Once you have this, you can become a full ski coach.
Other requirements are:
You need to be a certified ASP coach
Must be at least 21 years old
Must have a minimum of 42 days coach experience on snow
Must be a registered ASSI
Have attended a 14 day European ski coach course
After the assessment course you will be awarded certification as a development coach.
You are then required to apply for licensing to be able act as ski coach for club members for international events.
If you finish the tutor course you may also register as tutor on a higher level.
Requirements for becoming a ski coach on race level are:
Must have ASP and ASSI certification
Must have completed the Alpine course of level 1 plus 2, which qualifies you as an APC level 2 coach.
Once you are registered as a race coach you may apply for licensing to be able to coach your club members in other countries on snow.
Once you have completed the level 3 of the performance course, you may register as a tutor on that level.
North America
The United States Ski Coach Association provides training for coaches. There are also three levels which are known as:
Alpine pre-course level 1
National Alpine Coach (NAC) level 2
US Ski Coach Association Accreditation level 3
Level 1
Must attend a 2 day lecturing course and practical exercises
Level 2
Must attend an 8 day ski course of lectures
You must already have a first aid course certificate
Must already have an referee certification
Must already have completed the coaching effectiveness course
Level 3
Complete the certification examination process over a 3 day period
You must already be 21 years or older
At least 3 years experience
Must be qualified on level 2
Must already have completed the NAC course
Must have certification on a minimum of 3 ACEP level 2 courses
Become a Master
The master ski coach entails a practical period with the United States of America's ski team.
carver_hk-ski
2008-09-12, 14:42
I heard China have 4 levels. The highest being National Level.
How about the ski instructor qualification in Korea and Japan?
Just came across on the process for PSIA qualification:
In order to be PSIA qualified, one must join PSIA.
Then take their Level 1 exam. Level one was a two day exam and considered not too difficult.
After that take their Level 2 exam, which is a three day written and a practical exam. Level 2 is considerably more difficult.
Finally, one must study for and take their Level 3 exam, which is a five day exam, divided into a three day skiing exam and a two day written and ski teaching exam. This is considered extremely difficult.
The whole process typically takes at least 4-5 years.
In between the exams are training requirements, requirements for specified hours of teaching experience, teaching clinics, and written confirmation of having met these requirements by your ski school director. Its not an easy processAlso keep in mind that the instructor must pay to take each exam, while also paying their yearly PSIA fees.
George might have something to add. :icon_discuss:
For BASI qualification:
Before applying for an Alpine Level 1 Instructor course, students must:
•Be able to ski parallel confidently, coping with a variety of conditions and have completed at least 16 weeks of skiing.
•Be able to ski parallel confidently on red runs, making rhythmical turns close to the fall line at a steady pace.
•Have an understanding of Client care
Pre-requisites
The following pre-requisites must be met before attending an Alpine Level 1 Instructor course.
Students must:
•Complete the declaration on the booking form and return it to the BASI office.
•Join BASI as an Associate Member
Alpine Level 1 Instructor qualification consists of the following modules;
•Safeguarding Children Module
•First Aid Certificate
•Technical and Teaching Training & Assessment Module
•35 Logged Hours
•Safe Guarding Children
First Aid
First Aid certificate needs to be issued by an organisation recognised by the Health and Safety Executive.
The course must be a minimum of 2 days or 12hrs long.
35 Logged Hours Ski School Experience
A total of 35 hours minimum of teaching/ski school experience is part of the Level 1 Instructor training course.
Teaching Ski School experience may include any of the following:
Understanding how bookings are taken and how people are selected into different standards
Shadowing experienced Instructors delivering lessons
Delivering lessons as per the constraints for the Level 1 Licence
Understanding how customer satisfaction is assessed and how dissatisfied customers are dealt with
Understanding how the Customer satisfaction procedures improve Instructor and administrational practises
Taking part in and understanding in house staff training for Instructors
Understanding how Snowsports Schools maintain Safety standards and maintain their currency of good practise
Understanding the Risk Assessment process that Snowsport Schools and Instructors take
Understand Accident and First Aid procedures including accident reporting
Students should provide a breakdown in writing of what they have covered during their Ski School experience and this should be signed by the Ski School supervisor.
Outcomes
Successful students will be issued a certification to work only on dry slope or indoor snow slopes. Students will be able to work with novice and early intermediate skiers. On completion of the Level 1 Instructor course students are individually debriefed and advised on the degree of preparation required before presenting themselves for the Level 2 Instructor Training Course, as well as to their competence to work in the controlled environments of dry slopes and Snow-domes.
Level 1 Course Completion
Alpine Level 1 Instructor licence can only be issued to a student who has fulfilled the following conditions.
The student must:
•Have completed and passed all aspects of Alpine Level 1 Instructor training.
•Hold a current First Aid certificate issued by an organisation recognised by the Health and Safety Executive. The course must be a minimum of 2 days long or 12hrs duration.
•Have paid the current subscription fee.
•Have completed the Safeguarding Children Module.
•Have logged 35 hours teaching/ski school experience.
•Forward a copy of your disclosure certificate to BASI office.
For BASI Level 2 qualification:
Entry Criteria
Students should arrive with an understanding of both the technical and teaching philosophy of BASI. Assessment will be continuous. The course content will be based on the current Alpine Level 2 Instructor Course outcomes and will include on and off snow activities.
Pre-requisites
The following pre-requisites must be met before attending an Alpine Level 2 Instructor course.
Students must have:
•Successful completion of the Alpine Level 1 Instructor Qualification
•Valid first aid and emergency certificate
•An additional 35 hours of shadow teaching is required between completion of the Alpine Level 1 Instructor course and application for the Alpine Level 2 Instructor course.
•Attended refresher course every 3 years
(Important Note: 2nd 35 logged hours. BASI recommend shadow teaching hours, although this is a guideline).
Training synopsis
Alpine Level 2 Instructor Qualification consists of the following module;
•Technical and Teaching Training & Assessment
Outcome
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.
Certification and Issue of Alpine Level 2 Instructor Licence
A licence, which is renewable annually, can only be issued to a student who has fulfilled the following conditions.
The student must:
•Have successfully completed the Alpine Level 1 Instructor Qualification
•Have successfully completed both modules of the Alpine Level 2 Instructor Training course
•Be a minimum of 16 years old
•Hold a current First Aid certificate issued by an organization recognised by the Health and Safety Executive. The course must be a minimum of two days long / 12 hours duration
•Have paid the current full subscription fee
•Have 70 hours ski-school experience (note: 35hrs of these 70hrs relate to the Level 1 Instructor)
•Have attended a revalidation/refresher course every 3 years unless they have attended another BASI on snow training course
•Forward a copy of your disclosure certificate to BASI office.
For BASI Level 3 qualification:
Training synopsis
Ski Teacher (ISIA), consists of the following training modules:
•Common Theory
•Technical Training & Assessment
•Teaching Training & Assessment
•BASI Mountain Safety
•Alpine Development Coach or Alpine Freestyle Development Coach L1 & 2
•Sports coach UK Modules
•Second Language
•Second Discipline
In order to give students more support and direction before they embark on the highest level courses, the Common Theory course will now act as an introductory course, coming in before the Technical and Teaching module. BASI strongly recommend that this module is completed first but this is not mandatory. The focus of the Common Theory course will be on providing the tools required to deal with the elite performance necessary for Ski Teacher standards. This will include a Sports Psychology presentation, including tactics for dealing with stress during performance and development of endurance.
Pre-requisites
•Alpine Level 2 Instructor certificate
•Attended a refresher training course in the last 3 years
•200 logged teaching hours
•Valid first aid and emergency procedure certificate
NOTE: The 200 logged signed teaching hours must have been completed between successful completion of the Level 2 Instructor course and commencement of the Technical or Teaching modules of the Ski Teacher (ISIA) course.
BASI Mountain Safety
This is a 6 day on-snow training and assessment course, complemented with lectures and seminars. It provides the student with a better understanding of the mountains to ensure the safety of skiers off piste as well as on marked runs. On completion of the course, students are expected to assess the dangers of off piste situations and reach the appropriate decisions.
The course content includes the following:
•Snow and avalanche technique
•Off piste ski technique
•Equipment for ski mountaineering and off piste skiing
•Map reading, navigation and route selection
•Objective hazards and action in the event of an emergency
•Conduct of a group in descent
Common Theory, course content includes:
Snowsports Medicine
This section will focus on the prevention and management of injury plus altitude and hypothermia considerations. It will include consideration of the structure and function of the knee joint with aspects of alignment.
Nutrition and Hydration
This section will consider appropriate strategies to support training and performance, including the effect of dehydration and low blood sugar on motor coordination.
Snowsports Bio mechanics
This practical and seminar section deals with exploring the fundamentals of body management and analysing technique based on a deeper understanding of how the body works. This will be largely practical work on balance and input movements. Emphasis is placed on improving observation and mechanical reasoning skills.
Snowsports Psychology and Social Psychology
This section considers how to get the best performance out of yourself, your clients and your co-workers. Specific aspects will include group dynamics, coping with assessments and advanced teaching methods.
Snowsports Physiology
The main foci are practical physical preparation and fitness, in particular strength and conditioning for high performance skiing relating to personal `action plans` and advising recreational clients. There will be accompanying theory and additional materials on the science of warm-up, flexibility and muscle soreness.
Planning and Lifestyle
This section will consider personal and group / team annual planning, long term development, climate setting and the role of peer groups.
Professional Ethics
This section will consider the legal requirements, liability issues and roles, responsibilities for working in Snowsports within the UK and abroad.
Alpine Development Coach Level 1&2 or Alpine Freestyle Development Coach Level 1&2
Students must complete the following two Sports coach UK Modules:
Introduction to Structure of the Body - Understanding the structure of the body is essential if you are to teach correct technique, develop effective training programmes and minimise the risk of injury. This home study pack will make you more effective at all these essential coaching tasks. Exercises will help you learn the structure and functions of the skeleton, the muscles and the joints. Practical tasks will assist you in applying this knowledge to the analysis of techniques and the development of training programmes specific to your sport.
Contents:
How the Muscles Move
Muscle in Action
The Performer in Action
Main Muscle Groups
Introduction to Sports Physiology - A knowledge of how the body functions during exercise will enhance your coaching. It will help you to understand exactly what you are asking your performers to do. This pack is written to help sports coaches understand performance. It describes how energy is created and used in the muscle, how the physiological demands of your sport can be assessed, and how to devise training programmes that meet the specific needs of your performers. This information will help you to devise more effective training programmes and sessions.
Contents:
Overview of the Oxygen Transport System
Coping with Exercise
Training Oxygen Transport and Utilisation
Energy
Second Discipline
The ISIA minimum standards require a second discipline as part of the qualification. As of May 2006 completion of the Level 1 Instructor course in any of the BASI Disciplines is the minimum standard for this requirement.
200 Teaching Hours
The 200 logged signed teaching hours must have been completed between successful completion of the Level 2 Instructor course and commencement of the Technical or Teaching modules of the Ski Teacher (ISIA) course. Hours must be submitted to the BASI office 2 weeks prior to attending these modules.
Second Language
The time of old workbooks is over! The second language test is now a verbal test aiming at assessing BASI members' communication skills in French, German, Spanish and Italian. The assessor will be bilingual or/and have a degree in the chosen language to be tested. However if you have a grade B in a foreign modern language at GCSE or higher you can forward a copy of your certificate to BASI by 1st January 2010 to gain exemption from this test.
Outcome
On successful completion of all training, students will have developed their technical competence and understanding of the underlying principles of ski teaching. The Ski Teacher (ISIA) licence qualifies the student to teach up to parallel skiing and beyond. This includes techniques and tactics for bumps, steeper terrain, higher speeds and variable conditions within marked pistes and off piste on marked routes. Individuals may be required to resit all or part of the modules.
Certification and Issue of Ski Teacher (ISIA) Licence
Ski Teacher (ISIA) licence, which is renewable annually, can only be issued to a student who has fulfilled the following conditions.
The student must:
•Have completed and passed all aspects of Ski Teacher (ISIA) training.
•Hold a current First Aid certificate issued by an organisation recognised by the Health and Safety Executive. The course must be a minimum of 2 days long or 14hrs long.
•Have paid the current subscription fee.
•Have attended refresher training or another BASI training course.
Then there is the BASI Level 4 qualification:
This is the highest level - International Ski Teacher Diploma
Pre Requisites
•Ski Teacher ISIA Certificate
•Attended refresher training or another BASI course
•200 Logged Teaching hours
•Valid first aid and emergency procedure certificate
Training Synopsis
•Technical Training & Assessment
•Teaching Training & Assessment
•European Mountain Security
•European Speed Test
•Research Project
•Interview
European Speed Test
The Euro Speed Test is an integral part of the training of Ski Instructors in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Austria and the UK. The test is part of the International Ski Teacher Diploma, BASI’s highest level of qualification. The test is run to strict rules on an international basis and validated by the State in which the test is held.
Requirements for all Eurotests
Length of Ski: 185cm +/- 5cm (male), 180 +/- 5cm (female)
Minimum turning radius (male and female): 21m
The test is a giant slalom run within FIS Regulations. Openers will have been calibrated at the start of the season and will each be issued with a coefficient for adjusting their times to 0 points. The openers will set a base time which is adjusted using the coefficient for each opener to 0 FIS points, the pass standard for men will be 0 FIS points + 18% and for women will be 0 FIS + 24%.
European Mountain Security
This course is in two parts. The first is a four day training period which will have a maximum of 6 students per group. The second part of this module will be a 3-day assessment with a maximum of 4 students per group.
Pre Requisites
Between attending the 4-day training and the 3-day assessment courses, students must have completed a minimum of 6 days of quality day-touring where students have been practising the role of leading, decision making and navigation. Map reading, snow profiling, transceiver searching and the use of ropes must already be very competent.
There will be a written paper on:
•Knowledge of safety
•Off-piste skiing
•Mountain weather and environment
There will be a practical test on:
Preparation for and carrying out an off-piste itinerary
•Appropriate route selection
•Assessment of hazardous terrain, snow stability, slope profiles, etc
•Appropriate actions in an emergency/avalanche situation
Qualification Limitations
The European Mountain Security module (EMS) represents the minimum level of skill and competency to lead and teach people skiing and snowboarding whilst off-piste. This includes outside patrolled and controlled areas of a ski area. The module is designed to meet the needs of Snowsport Instructors who are normally leading short (1-day) local (near controlled ski areas) routes. BASI strongly recommends that you consolidate these skills and competencies by gaining substantial additional relevant experience and practise before taking responsibility for others in a leading role off-piste.
The EMS does not provide the skills to lead on routes which will include the use of crampons, ice axes, ropes or encounters on-glaciated terrain. When students have paid the deposit for this module they will be sent a copy of their workbook for the course. It is essential to attend the course with the workbook. If students arrive without the workbook, they will be charged for a second copy.
Research Project
Students are required to submit a research project. It will be marked on the following areas, length (3,000 to 4,000 words), bibliography, quality of print, grammar, presentation, layout, drawings/diagrams, research, accuracy, originality, personalisation and conclusion. The subject matter for your project needs to relate to the Snowsport industry, but it also needs to be something that would be useful for your peers to read and should relate in some way to the profession of Snowsport teaching.
200 Logged, signed Teaching Hours
This is a prerequisite for attending the teaching and technical modules. Each student must complete 200 logged teaching hours, which must be submitted to the BASI office a minimum of 10 working days before the technical or teaching modules start date. Logged hours must be signed off by the relevant ski/snowboard school manager.
Interview
Students are to attend a final interview on completion of all the above modules.
Outcome
On successful completion of the International Ski Teacher Diploma training and assessment modules, students are qualified to the level required for mutual recognition in France, Austria and Italy. Students intending to work in these countries will still be required to apply and register to work in accordance with the relevant national authorities. The International Ski Teacher Diploma licence qualifies the student to teach up to parallel skiing and beyond. This includes techniques and tactics for bumps, steeper terrain, higher speeds and variable conditions within the marked pistes and off piste apart from on glaciated terrain.
Certification and Issue of International Ski Teacher Diploma Licence
An International Ski Teacher Diploma licence, which is renewable annually, can only be issued to a student who has fulfilled the following conditions.
The students must:
•Have completed and passed all modules of the International Ski Teacher Diploma training
•Hold a current First Aid certificate issued by an organisation recognised by the Health and Safety Executive. The course must be a minimum of 2 days long or 14hrs duration.
•Have paid the current subscription fee
•Have attended refresher training or another BASI course
•Be 21 years of age or older
•Forward a copy of your disclosure certificate, if you have not already done so.
Exemptions
Any student wishing to apply for exemption from any aspect of the training, at any level, must submit an application to the Training and/or Operations Manager of BASI office.
Applying for Equivalence & Carte Professional
Once you have finished your full ISTD qualification, the first step to being able to work in France is applying for your Attestation d’Equivalence (Dossier de Candidature)
This is the Japanese Ski Instructors Association website for those who can read Japanese:
http://www.sia-japan.or.jp/
For CSIA (Level 1) - The CSIA Level 1 Course is an introduction to ski teaching. There are two main sections in the course which you must pass both in order to become certified which are the skills and the teaching components for teaching beginner to early intermediate skiers.
CSIA (Level 2) - CSIA Level 2 works on your more advanced skiing skills and the teaching techniques for intermediate skiers. Level 2 examinations are demanding and will require dedicated focus and commitment throughout the 11-weeks course programme.
CSIA (Level 3) - The Level 3 ski instructor certification is for advanced skiers that have passed the Level 2 certification. It enables instructors to improve their situational teaching skills, to acquire a better understanding of CSIA technique and methodology, and the role of ski teaching within the ski industry, as well as introduce instructor training. It combines practical ski teaching methods, technical understanding and development, and improvement of guest service skills.
Candidates will receive coaching on their skiing, teaching and people skills with the goal of reaching the Level 3 standard. The successful candidate is certified to teach skiers up to advanced parallel skill level. Level 3 is a pre-requisite for the Level 4 certification.
The level 3 Certified Ski Instructor course is an advanced training certification. It includes:
◦ development of strategies for effective communication, group dynamics, lesson planning and
◦ skill drill matching
◦ training in strategies to perfect and refine skiing skills for advanced skiers
◦ skiing and teaching methodology of advanced terrain (moguls)
◦ development of methods for effective analysis and development
◦ a workshops on mountain safety
CSIA Level 4 Senior Ski Instructor is an expert, internationally recognized course designed to develop the abilities of experienced instructors into trainers and leaders. It includes:
◦ developing techniques and strategies for teaching experts and develop instructors
◦ perfecting assessment and development skills at all levels of skiers and
◦ perfecting skiing and methodology on all terrain for all levels of skiers
Course duration: 6 days + 4 separate days of exams
Prerequisites: CSIA Level 3 + CSCF Development Level (Trained) + 2 day GS module or
CSIA Level 3 + CSGA Pre-Course + 2 day GS module or
CSIA Level 3 + CSCF Entry Level (Trained)+ Snow Park certification + 2 day GS module
Exempted from taking the 2 days GS modules are: Members with Level 3 CSCF OR with 100 FIS points or less
The 2 days GS Module training camp is a prerequisite before registering for the Level 4 exams. The GS camp provides technical and tactical training in a race environment for instructors preparing for the Level 4 Exams. It is also available to all Level 3s interested in improving their GS skills. CSCF will provide coaching in a safe and fun environment. Helmets are mandatory. GS skis recommended but not mandatory.
The Bump Module is for those looking to improve their bump skiing and teaching. Participants will receive coaching in line interpretation, skill adaptation to the terrain and how to teach Intermediate to Advanced level skiers in the bumps. The one day module focuses mostly on ski improvement where the 2 day module maintains the ski improvement focus while adding methodology. The bump modules are perfect for those looking to improve their own skiing, gain insight into teaching in the bumps and/or prepare for the Level 3 certification.
The AST (Avalanche Skill Training) is the first avalanche course offered within the professional and recreational progression. It covers the basics in avalanche security that every back country adventurer should possess. This course is focused on demystifying the avalanche phenomenon and increases the awareness of the alpine environment during the winter period; whether you are snowshoeing, cross-country and alpine skiing, snowboarding or telemark.
In order to achieve the ISIA status the AST course or its equivalent is mandatory.
PSIA Level 1 Development and Assessment Tasks:
These tasks are designed to help instructors develop specific body movements that are integral to good skiing.
THE BASIC MOVEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL SKIING
- Flexion and extension movements that affect the ankles, knees, hips and vertebrae are crucial to create and maintain dynamic balance over the entire foot in order to control pressure and manage terrain.
- The legs must be turned under the upper body for effective control of turn shape and in order to maintain balance. These movements are generated in the hip joint, but are apparent in the legs and feet, and resulting in a stable and quiet upper body.
- Balance is directed to the outside ski to effectively regulate and capitalize on external forces and turn the skis with strength and efficiency.
- Diagonal movements of the feet, legs and hips are used to smoothly engage and release the edges and to assure early edge engagement within the turn.
- The upper body and the pole swing are directed in a purposeful manner to flow with the skis through turns and from turn to turn. When a pole touch is appropriate, the timing of the touch must compliment the desired outcome.
- Speed control is a result of turn shape, and in general, speed should remain constant throughout an entire sequence of maneuvers.
Level 1 Tasks:
1. Wedge Change-Ups (Performed on gentle terrain with consistent pitch)
Beginning in a straight run, the skier simultaneously steers both legs into a wedge (converging relationship) and displace the feet and skis laterally away from each other directly under the skier’s center of mass. While maintaining forward momentum the skier will simultaneously steer both feet back underneath the center of mass so that the skis return to the parallel position the task began in. These two moves will be performed as many times as the terrain allows.
Task Criteria:
- Both skis are simultaneously steered into and out of the wedge
- The legs must be steered in equal proportions
- Skier maintains a center, balanced stance; hips should remain over the feet
- Skier should not turn
Skill Focus:
While maintaining a centered stance the skier should be able to steer the legs into a wedge and back into a parallel relationship with no turn shape. The skier must regulate edging and pressure control movements to maintain a constant speed and direction.
2. Foot Steered Turns (Performed on gentle terrain with a consistent pitch)
Starting from a narrow wedge initiate a slight turn by using simultaneous steering of both feet slightly across the fall line, then steer back across the fall line in the opposite direction. (These turns are very shallow) This will be repeated as many times as the terrain will allow.
Task Criteria:
- Direction change should come predominantly from foot steering, not by pressuring the outside ski
- Both feet should be steered simultaneously
- Skier maintains a centered, balanced stance; hips should remain over the feet
Skill Focus:
Steering both feet simultaneously while minimizing edge engagement will result in a steered turn.
3. Sideslips With A Stop (Performed on beginner terrain with a steeper pitch)
Starting from a standstill with the skis directly across the fall line, release the edges and slip sideways down the fall line for several yards. Re-engage the edges and stop. Repeat going the other direction. There is no pivot or turn in this task.
Task Criteria:
- The skis should slide directly down the fall line with minimal travel fore or aft - Edge release is accomplished via directed extension from the uphill foot and simultaneous tipping of both feet
- Edge engagement is accomplished by tipping the feet into the hill combined with a simultaneous
flexing of the ankles, knees and hips
- Skier shall maintain a balanced stance at all times
Skill Focus:
Simultaneous edging movements combined with a centered stance will allow for progressive movement
directly down the fall line.
4. Wedge Christie Garlands (Performed on green terrain)
The skier directs the skis to the fall line in a wedge position and returns to the traverse in a wedge Christie.
Repeated as per available terrain in both directions.
Task Criteria:
- The start of the garland must begin with a wedge, not a displacement of the uphill ski.
- The inside ski must be steered, not pulled, to parallel during the Christie portion of the garland.
- Continually start on opposing edges and ending on corresponding edges
Skill Focus:
A directed extension movement combined with active steering into the fall line from a wedge position occurs.
As the skier steers out of the fall line the inside ski steers at a faster pace to form a parallel position.
5. Stepping out of a Straight Run (Performed on gentle terrain)
Starting from a straight run, lift one foot completely off the snow, pivot the ski in the air until it is diverged slightly from the direction of travel, step back onto that divergent ski, lift the other ski completely off the snow, pivoting it in the air until it matches the first ski and then step back onto it. Repeat until both skis are out of the fall line and forward momentum has ceased.
Task Criteria:
- The skis must come completely off the snow
- The skier must maintain a centered and balanced stance throughout
- The weight transfer from ski to ski must be complete
- The deceleration and stop must come from the ski being stepped out of the fall line, not edging
movements. Some edging may be present to prevent slipping as the skier moves out of the fall line.
Skill Focus:
Lateral weight transfer will occur as the skier steps from one ski to the other. Steering will occur as the ski is diverged from the fall line while in the air.
PSIA Level 2 Development and Assessment Tasks:
Level 2 Tasks:
1. The Dynamic Wedge Turn (Performed on groomed green or groomed easy blue terrain)
The skier links medium radius carved wedge turns.
Task Criteria:
- The wedge size must remain consistent from start to stop.
- The turn radius must not vary (turn radius to be determined by exam team).
- Minimal skid is used and then only to maintain turn radius.
- The inside leg is actively steered to maintain the wedge.
Skill Focus:
-A carved turn is accomplished by edging and pressuring movements with the outside leg (edging movements).
2. The Modified Stem Christie (Performed on groomed green or blue terrain)
At turn initiation, the skier balances over the old outside ski while extending the new outside leg and stemming the new outside ski. The timing of the extension is slightly delayed in comparison to a traditional Stem Christy.
This achieves a progressive lengthening of the body as opposed to an early vertical extension. After the
extension movement the skier actively transfers weight to the new outside ski and begins to (relatively quickly) steer the inside ski to a parallel position. The turn progresses naturally to the fall line at which point the skier begins to flex and shape the bottom of the turn.
If a pole touch is required (as is likely), the pole swing is timed with the extension/stem movements and the touch is timed with the weight transfer to the new outside ski.
Note: The “stem” may be either a classic stem, in which the ski remains on the snow, or a step, in which the ski is picked up and placed at the desired angle.
Task Criteria:
- The stem occurs with a deliberate extension of the new outside leg.
- Weight transfer and match happen as a continuous, fluid movement.
- Edge change of the inside ski occurs after weight is transferred to the outside ski.
Skill Focus:
- Directional Movement (balance).
3. Outside Ski Turns (Performed on groomed blue terrain)
The skier performs a short to medium radius turn (to defined by examiner) while completely lifting the inside ski from the snow. An early and complete weight transfer allows the skier to completely lift the new inside ski from the snow immediately after turn initiation.
Task Criteria:
- The inside ski must be completely off the snow throughout the turn.
- The skier should not rely on their poles, particularly the inside pole, to maintain balance.
Skill Focus:
- Fore/aft & Lateral alignment (balance).
4. Skating (Performed on flats or a slight uphill)
Skating on skis is very similar to skating on ice skates or roller blades. The skis are in a “V” formation, which allows forward propulsion to be generated by pushing off an edged ski. Pole use should also aid in propulsion and rhythm.
Task Criteria:
- The upper body, or core, maintains a forward body position.
- Forward motion must occur.
- There is weight transfer from ski to ski, which allows the skier to balance while gliding.
Skill Focus:
- Directed movement (balance) from a platform is crucial, as is the ability to fluidly release and re-engage the edges (edging).
5. Leapers (Performed on groomed green or groomed blue terrain)
At the transition between turns the skier “leaps” in the air with a purposeful up un-weighting move. During landing, flexion is used to regulate the resultant pressure, and a controlled parallel turn is completed. A series of 10 or more may be required.
Task Criteria:
- The skis must be parallel throughout the maneuver.
- Up un-weighting is used to get both skis off the snow. The up un-weighting movement is done from an edged platform.
- Edge change occurs when the skis are in the air.
Skill Focus:
- Demonstration of properly directed movement in conjunction with pressure management (pressure).
6. Side Slips with Turns in a Corridor (Performed on groomed blue terrain)
With skis directly across the fall line, the skier releases the edges and slips approximately 3 meters down the fall line while keeping the skis perpendicular to the fall line. At this point the skier makes a short, pivoted turn and then sideslips down the hill facing the other direction. This is repeated after another ~3 meter side-slip (Corridor width TBD by exam team). A pole swing and touch should compliment the skiing movements.
Task Criteria:
- The corridor must be maintained.
- The skis must be parallel throughout the maneuver.
- A pole touch is required.
Skill Focus:
- Leg steering independent of upper body (rotary).
7. Ski without Poles (Performed on blue terrain)
No pole skiing and all turn sizes and types of terrain and conditions can be used.
Task Criteria:
- The skier is not adversely affected while skiing without poles.
- The ski poles are left behind in a safe place.
Skill Focus:
- Balance (See the Basic Movements of Functional Skiing).
8. Railroad Tracks (Performed on green terrain)
The skier performs shallow arced turns (the radius is mostly dictated by the ski’s sidecut).
Task Criteria:
- The tails of both skis completely follow the path of the tips. This translates into no skidding.
- Progressive tipping movements create the edge angle.
- Edging movements that originate in the feet and move up to the knees and hips.
Skill Focus:
- Progressive edging
PSIA Level 3 Development and Assessment Tasks:
Level 3 Tasks:
1. Javelin Turns ( Performed on green terrain)
The skier performs outside ski turns while completely lifting the inside ski from the snow. The elevated ski maintains a direction down the fall line while the outside ski is steered underneath through the finishing phase of the turn. This results in a balanced and aligned counter relationship in the finishing phase.
Task Criteria:
- The inside ski is lifted off the snow at or before the edge change to the new outside ski.
- The inside ski is deliberately placed back on the snow at the end of the finishing phase of the turn.
- Active leg steering through finishing phase results in upper/lower body separation.
Skill Focus:
- Body alignment (Balance).
2. Pivot Slips (Performed on groomed blue terrain)
With skis directly across the fall-line, the skier releases the edges and slips down the fall-line maintaining the skis across the fall-line. Within a couple of meters the skier pivots (foot steers) the skis 180 degrees. The skier then repeats the maneuver with minimal distance between pivots. The exact terrain, distance, pole touch, and/or number of pivots to be determined by the Exam Team.
Task Criteria:
- Corridor must be maintained without stopping.
- The center of mass travels directly down the hill.
- The skis are parallel throughout the maneuver.
- Directional movement is timed with a pole swing.
Skill Focus:
- Leg steering independent of upper body (rotary).
3. Hop Turns (Any and all terrain is fair game)
From a platform formed by both skis, the skier uses an up movement to bring both skis off the ground. While in the air the skier simultaneously turns both skis across the fall-line and lands. Pressure is managed which sets the skier up to repeat. A pole touch is timed with the landing, creating a constant swinging of the poles.
Task Criteria:
- The skis are parallel throughout.
- The pole touch is timed with the landing and it stabilizes the upper body for steering.
- Two clean (non-skidded) tracks are left with each repetition.
- Steering must be completed prior to contact with the snow.
Skill Focus:
- Accurate flexion and extension movements (pressure control).
4. Short Swing Turns (Performed on groomed blue or groomed black terrain)
The skier creates a short radius turn with a check through the finish phase. The amount of edge set to form the check is determined by the steepness of the terrain. The skier times the pole touch with the edge “set.”
Task Criteria:
- Snow must be thrown from the skis in a downhill direction.
Skill Focus:
- Timing and intensity of edging movements (edging).
5. Charleston (Performed on groomed green or groomed blue terrain)
The skier performs a series of short radius turns on the inside ski while keeping the outside ski off snow. The skier uses a pole touch, and it is timed with the edge change. Inside leg steering is used to create a round turn.
Task Criteria:
- Outside edge to outside edge.
- Pole touch timed with edge change.
Skill Focus:
- Accurate and directed pressure control movements (pressure).
6. Single Ski Turns (Performed on groomed blue terrain)
The skier performs a series of turns on one foot only. A pole touch is required, and the skier may be asked to perform the maneuver on either or both feet.
Task Criteria:
- The turns must be linked.
- The turns must be of consistent shape.
Skill Focus:
- Balance (see the basic movements of functional skiing).
7. Delayed Weight Transfer Turns (Performed on any groomed terrain)
The outside ski is lifted off the snow during the first half of every turn (the initiation and ½ of the shaping
phase). The outside leg is extended to set the ski back on the snow near the apex of the turn.
Task Criteria:
- The new outside ski is lifted off the snow before the edge change keeping the body weight over the
new inside ski which delays the weight transfer to the outside ski.
- The turn is initiated on a flexed inside leg and the skier moves both laterally and forward through the
boot cuff.
- Continual flow is achieved through pressure management during lateral weight transfer.
Skill Focus:
- Directional movement (balance).
8. Funnel or Rhythm Changes (Performed on Blue terrain)
The skier links a series of turns that change radius as per the direction of the Exam Team.
Examples include:
Start with large radius turns and progress smoothly through medium radius to short.
Perform four short radius turns followed by four medium radius turns and repeat...
During these demonstrations the skier will use an appropriate pole swing and touch, while being tactical in the transitions from turn type to turn type.
Task Criteria:
- The basic movements of functional skiing are evident throughout (skill blending).
Skill Focus:
- Timing and intensity of edging movements (edging).
9. Ski without Poles (Performed on black terrain)
No pole skiing and all turn sizes and types of terrain and conditions can be used. (for example bumps crud, powder, wind buff, corn, slush, coral reef, breakable crust, etc.)
Task Criteria:
- The skier is not adversely affected while skiing without poles.
- The ski poles are left behind in a safe place.
Skill Focus:
- Balance (see the basic movements of functional skiing).
10. Arcing (Performed on groomed blue terrain)
The definition of arcing is a purely carved turn.
Task Criteria:
- The tails of both skis completely follow the path of the tips. This translates into no skidding.
- The skier moved progressively throughout the turn.
- Both skis are actively pressured to bend them into an arc.
Skill Focus:
- Accurate edging movements
snowrider
2011-05-30, 01:04
PSIA L2 also requires skiing on blue mogul trails.
PSIA L3 also requires skiing on black mogul trails.
snowrider
2011-05-30, 01:05
A colleague just got selected as a new member of our division's Alpine Development Team. The following link explains different tracks:
http://www.psia-e.org/ed/alpine/AlpineCertLadder.pdf
PSIA L2 also requires skiing on blue mogul trails.
PSIA L3 also requires skiing on black mogul trails.
I did not realise they have classified mogul runs :pinch: :think:
snowrider
2011-05-30, 11:24
I did not realise they have classified mogul runs :pinch: :think:
They are not really "classified". It's just how we generally describe the degree of difficulty of a mogul trail. For a PSIA Level 2 skier, s/he needs to be able to ski not-too-steep and mid-sized bumps in good control, smooth fasion. For a PSIA L3 skier, the requirement of bump skiing is much harder. It requires to ski steep and big bumps. There is really no official definition about how hard a mogul trail is hard.
My understanding is that PSIA is a loose association of autonomous regional divisions connected only loosely through the National organization. Individual divisions offer certification and accreditation programs across a diverse spectrum of disciplines and specialties. For example some divisions, such as the Rocky Mountain Division, include basic freestyle elements in their Alpine exams, but others do not.
Currently, there are lots of discussions and arguments about setting up a PSIA Level 4.
snowrider
2011-06-01, 14:01
My understanding is that PSIA is a loose association of autonomous regional divisions connected only loosely through the National organization. Individual divisions offer certification and accreditation programs across a diverse spectrum of disciplines and specialties. For example some divisions, such as the Rocky Mountain Division, include basic freestyle elements in their Alpine exams, but others do not.
Currently, there are lots of discussions and arguments about setting up a PSIA Level 4.
All PSIA divisions have similar certifications conforming to their PSIA national standard. Some small difference does exist. About Level 4, I don't think that they will add that level because there are many more beyond Level 3 in different professional tracks.
About the certification process, different divisions also have different process. My division (PSIA-E) process is all-or-none, i.e., either pass or failed. PSIA-RM might have an relatively easier process because candidates can bank the tasks that they pass, and candidates only need to retake those tasks that they failed.
I came across a discussion in another forum recently, a CSIA Level 3 instructor was asking if he wants to transfer over to BASI with the aim to furthering his qualifications, then at which level would he enter in the BASI system.
It was opined that CSIA level 3 technical skiing would be similar to BASI level 3, however the two system would not match up without Mountain Safety Course and formal second discipline as required by BASI. So, BASI Level 2 is more likely.
CSIA has the advantage and disadvantage that it doesn't have to jump through the ISIA hoops, whereas BASI has to comply with all ISIA requirements.
The Mountain Safety Course includes an introduction to group leadership and management while off-piste, navigation, mountain weather, avalanche safety including avi searching, touring, etc. It is also an introduction for the work that you will develop if you go on to do the Euro Mountain Safety course, which is the highest level mountain safety qualification that is required of instructors to reach ISTD.
Ability to ski off-piste is assessed as part of the Technical course of BASI. But it is also part of the assessment on the Mountain Safety Course. Your skiing ability is on the assessment sheet that is completed through the course. No ski = No pass. It's right that it should be because it doesn't matter what other skills you have technically/theoretically, if you can't actually ski (off-piste) what's the point in the other skills. :icon_agree: BASI anticipates their instructors will be teaching in Europe where off-piste is not controlled or patrolled so considers Mountain Safety as an essential element, CSIA knows that their instructors cannot teach out of bounds so doesn't need it. :think:
Minimum standard of the ski instructors' training for membership of ISIA ( http://www.isiaski.org/en/index.html )
1. Preamble
These guidelines count as the minimum standard for the training of ski instructors within the memberassociations of the ISIA
A national ski instructor association can be a member of the ISIA if it fulfils this minimum standard in its training of the ski instructors
The ISIA standard does not claim automatically the mutual recognition of the respective national professional training
The ISIA standard involves for the ski instructor also a personal professional liability insurance
The candidates who have completed the training for the ski instructors and who have passed successfully the required final examines corresponding to the ISIA standard and who can work in their home country as professional ski instructors with commercial interests have the right to get the ISIA stamp (badge)
2. Aims of the training
The professional training must enable the candidates to give commercial ski lessons under the consideration of the following contents:
2.1. TECHNIQUE
They must to be able to teach all guest categories (children-seniors) in group or private lessons. They must be able to teach the respective disciplines (downhill, snowboard, cross-country etc) within generally recognised security standards and technical-methodical-didactical principles.
2.2. ALPINE DANGERS
The ski instructors must be able to judge correctly the hazards of the winter and mountains (weather/avalanches and the respective terrain), to behave in the right way and to take immediately measures if accidents occur.
2.3. MARKETING
The ski instructors should know the principles of marketing, especially those of the winter tourism, and should be able to place the activities of ski teaching and ski schools within the chain of services of the tourist industry and to understand their connections.
2.4. LANGUAGES
The ski instructor should be able to teach in at least a second language beside his mother tongue.
2.5. LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The ski instructor must know the laws and regulations of the country where he teaches and has to respect the respective standard of his social standing.
3. Minimum requirements and exames
The candidates who take the training for ski instructors have to be already very good skiers and have to master the respective equipment in conditions of native and prepared skiing slopes. The established minimum requirements shall be tested in every discipline.
3.1. TECHNIQUE-PRACTICAL EXAMS
The candidate must master, show and teach the following exercises.
Elements of the examinations: downhill/cross country/snowboard
3.1.1. Walking exercises
3.1.2. Basic swings
3.1.3. Swings Parallel
3.1.4. Racing techniques
3.1.5. Skifullness
3.1.6. Related snow-sport equipment's
3.2. METHODS/DIDACTICS
Teaching of at least two lessons, of which one in foreign language. Duration of the exam approximately 30 minutes of teaching in presence of clients.
Elements of the exam
3.2.1. Personality (appearance, leading, organisation)
3.2.2. Technical ability (technical knowledge and explication of a lesson)
3.2.3. Teaching skills (subjects, use of learning aids)
3.2.4. Global impression (teaching atmosphere, achievements, foreign language)
3.2.5. Eventually practical training in a recognised institution
3.3 THEORETICAL EXAM
3.3.1. Theoretical exam of technique/methodology
Orally and/or written the candidate must have the opportunity to demonstrate his knowledge in the following subjects.
Elements of exam
3.3.1.1. technique
3.3.1.2. biomechanics
3.3.1.3. motion science
3.3.1.4. material and equipment
3.3.1.5. methodology and didactic
3.3.1.6. security
3.3.2. General training
The exam of general knowledge can be given orally and/or written. The following areas have to be considered:
Elements of exam
3.3.2.1. marketing (to place ski teaching within tourist attractions)
3.3.2.2. communication (group, press, reports of accidents)
3.3.2.3. local history (culture, history, geography)
3.3.2.4. nature/environment (flora/fauna, ecology)
3.3.2.5. history of skiing
3.3.2.6. national and international laws and organisations concerning ski teaching
3.3.2.7. material knowledge (components of the ski, bindings, tips etc)
3.3.2.8. nutrition
3.3.2.9. prevention of accidents
3.4. VARIATIONS AND AVALANCHES
The ski instructor must be able to guide safely and assist guests on variants (open down hill out of pist). He should be able to judge and decide in dangerous situations such as avalanches and bad weather conditions (prevention of avalanches, interpretation of their preview). In case of accidents he should be able to install immediate measures, to co-ordinate rescue activities and first aide.
Elements of exam
3.4.1. judgement of the danger of avalanches (formula 3*3), reduction methods
3.4.2. guiding a group outside the pist
3.4.3. use of search devices for avalanches
3.4.4. orientation (reading of maps, compass, altimeter)
3.4.5. avalanche accident (initiate the rescue, alarm and first aide)
4. Length of training
Since a high standard is required from the candidate, 450 hours of training should be enough to meet the minimum standard of ISIA requirements. These should be divided as following:
2/3 practical training on snow
1/3 theory
5. Controls
The ISIA keeps the right to visit training institutions of member associations, to control and verify if the minimum standards are met and if training courses are implemented.
ISIA should have the opportunity during membership renewal to visit for at least three years training courses before requests for membership will be handled. During this period the applicants will have within ISIA the status of an observer.
6. Further training
To keep their status and to be able to receive further their ISIA stamps, the ski instructors have to take part in the training courses organised by their national associations. The attendance to these courses has to registered in the identity card of the ski instructor by the respective association.
The training course is lasting: for one day every year, for two days every second year, etc.
Who does not attend the training course gets the inactive state as a professional ski instructor and has no right to get the ISIA stamp.
To be again an active professional the ski instructor has to attend the training.
7. Legitimisation
Ski instructors who have successfully finished their respective national training and exams required as the minimum standard, receive the ISIA badge and an identity card by their respective member associations where the achieved ISIA standard is certified and the ISIA stamp registered.
CSIA L3 qualifies for ISIA membership.
CSIA L3 qualifies for ISIA membership.
Sure, if one complies with all the ISIA requirements.
Sure, if one complies with all the ISIA requirements.
I mean automatic, but not CSIA L2
There are 38 countries which are member of the ISIA, they are:
Andorra; Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Bulgaria; Canada; Chile; Croatia; Czech; Denmark; Britain; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Liechtenstein; Montenegro; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Romania; Russia; San Marino; Serbia; Sweden; Switzerland; Slovakia; Spain; Turkey & USA.
The ISIA website stated:
WORLDWIDE, 38 STATES ARE MEMBERS OF ISIA. THEY COMPLY WITH THE MINIMUM STANDARDS OF ISIA AND ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
ISIA standards don't require mutual acknowledgement of national training. The aim of any training must enable all candidates to give professional ski lessons.
I saw all that. My understanding was that if you are L3, then they 'recognize' you.
I saw all that. My understanding was that if you are L3, then they 'recognize' you.
As I understand ISIA do not have classifications, you are either accepted as a qualified instructor by them or you don't.
"ISIA standards don't require mutual acknowledgement of national training." Hence each country has it's own requirement. Highest CSIA classification is Level 4 and PSIA highest classification is Level 3, BASI highest classification is Level 4. But it appears that the requirement to attain BASI Level 3 is different from CASI requirement for their Level 3.
As I understand ISIA do not have classifications, you are either accepted as a qualified instructor by them or you don't.
"ISIA standards don't require mutual acknowledgement of national training." Hence each country has it's own requirement. Highest CSIA classification is Level 4 and PSIA highest classification is Level 3, BASI highest classification is Level 4. But it appears that the requirement to attain BASI Level 3 is different from CASI requirement for their Level 3.
Less than 2% of CSIA instructors are L4. So, in general, PSIA L3 cannot equate to CSIA L4.
Less than 2% of CSIA instructors are L4. So, in general, PSIA L3 cannot equate to CSIA L4.
If you refer to the CSIA website and its requirement (which I quoted in posting 11 & 12).
For level 3. it stated a workshop on mountain safety is included in the course.
For Level 4, it stated " In order to achieve the ISIA status the AST (Avalanche Skill Training) course or its equivalent is mandatory."
In any case, if you have CSIA Level 3 certification, I'm sure you are recognised everywhere. :icon_good:
Just read an article on the ISIA minimum standard for the ISIA card.
I quote:
"It was proposed at an ISIA conference two years ago that the Eurotest should be investigated to determine if it should form part of the minimum standards required for the new ISIA Card. This new card will be a higher level than the current stamp and somewhat analogous to a BASI ISIA and ISTD levels. ISIA reviewed and reported their findings to members in May 08 and recommended REJECTING the Eurotest as the basis for the Card. This motion was approved and it was recommended that a similar but fairer race test be introduced to determine a minimum standard for the ISIA Card. This technique test is outlined here http://www.isiaski.org/download/rules/Minimumstandard_en.pdf and was tested in Davos in Nov 08
The appears to a GS test to FIS regulations with the reference skiers having between 45-55 FIS points. The Pass time is +12.5% for males against the reference skier but the crucial difference is that the reference skiers are not Calibrated back to 0 FIS points like the eurotest nor will have individual coefficients. Also important is that an average of the both runs of both reference skiers times will be used to set the base time unlike the Eurotest. Apparently the review showed that applying a coefficient against reference skiers and only using the fastest opening times dramatically skewed the pass results and made them unreliable.
It would be interesting to see what FIS points 55 +12.5% equates to... anyone fancy a go at working that out.
As a temporary measure Snow sports instructors with the highest national training from the following countries already meet the ISIA minimum standard for the ISIA card: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Great Britain, Italy, Holland, Spain, Switzerland.
Note that Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA's highest ratings do not currently qualify, I think mainly due to a lack of mountain security training and race test.
The Canadian, USA and Australian systems do not qualify and they will need to add a race test and mountain security training to get the Card status if they wish their programmes to be ISIA recognised, of course they don't have to do this. The debate was should the race be the current eurotest and the answer was no and a new minimum test criteria has been developed. My guess would be that the Eurogroup will carry on with the Eurotest and other nations will implement this new test but time will tell. The ISIA test sound to me to be nearly as stringent but much more consistent. See here for the details on the ISIA's committe review of the Eurotest. http://www.isiaski.org/download/dv_jesolo_en.pdf "
In one of the other ski forums, one guy who is a New Zealand Level 3 wants to know whether he is qualified to teach in France.
It was opined that being a NZ level 3, he would need to do a Swiss Patent equivalence (2 day course), if he passed that and the Eurotest, he would be eligible to work in France. On top of this, he might be required to attend the off piste courses or via BASI which would require doing the L3 log 6 tours followed by L4 off-piste training followed by the assessment.
knighttmfox
2011-09-20, 21:16
hi Mike and everybody
does anybody know the main different between CSIA vs CSCF???
some said
"The main difference between the CSIA philosophy and CSCF is centered around speed.
The CSIA technique is designed to maintain/control speed, where the CSCF technique is designed to generate speed.
The main difference is in phase 2 & 3 of the turn. In a CSIA turn you would be flexing down to absorb the energy created by bending the ski, in a CSCF turn you stay strong and move more inside to keep that energy stored and release it at the completion of the turn."
any other opinion????
thx
does anybody know the main different between CSIA vs CSCF???
some said
"The main difference between the CSIA philosophy and CSCF is centered around speed.
The CSIA technique is designed to maintain/control speed, where the CSCF technique is designed to generate speed.
The main difference is in phase 2 & 3 of the turn. In a CSIA turn you would be flexing down to absorb the energy created by bending the ski, in a CSCF turn you stay strong and move more inside to keep that energy stored and release it at the completion of the turn."
any other opinion????
thx
I presume your CSCF stands for Canadian Ski Coaches Federation.
CSIA is Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance.
So what is the difference between coaching and instructing? :doh: I guess coaches are helping ski racers to ski faster, improve and succeed, while instructors are helping recreational skiers to look better on tougher terrain.
BASI Level 1:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/a/f/0/ea5-vTW9iJQ
BASI Level 2:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/11/DaT5iheQ7Lw
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/12/cfn_qImpxzE
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/10/PiaR6RuEfgQ
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/9/aiCll912gMY
BASI Level 3:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/8/ppeBafcpfdU
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/7/4obPto33mRg
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/6/6kg6htbbawc
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/5/6cr8ZiWw-NA
BASI Level 4:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/4/k36aXidKTPY
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/3/KQajwvQLOXM
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/2/1MLfTiYv5cQ
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/1/YsIvjr1uH-4
I do not even like the skiing style of this BASI Level 4 demonstrator in short turns:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialBASI#p/u/3/KQajwvQLOXM
Thanks for pointing out my typo.
This Level 4 skier looks equally bad (comparing with Berger) to my untrained/non-qualified eyes. Please kindly start a new thread to discuss who has better (or worse) skiing style than Berger if you like.
I believe the 2 skiers at the beginning of the video are candidates. But at 0.31, this guy is good.
In a recent ISIA Technical Meeting held in Budapest, snow-sports safety and off-piste in particular was discussed.
It is very clear that IASI/BASI off piste modules are one of the most comprehensive within ISIA member nations. Austria and France were not present. Germany felt it is driffting too close to the relm of a guide.
Germany and Slovenia are proposing a "free ride" instructor module with less touring orientated training. The proposals look good. It is felt that ski instructors should only ski off piste within a resort, start at a lift, end at a lift and no rope training etc.
The IASI (and BASI) level 3 ISIA off piste course ticks all the boxes and is stronger that most of the nations at the meeting.
Some nations are quite weak in the training, and some don't feel it is relevant to their association and members as off piste skiing in forbidden in some nations (without a mountain guide).
Germany would like to see focus on avalanche transceiver recovery competence higher and have some proposals.
ISIA have clarified that their tests will be posted in the future in the ISIA website. ISIA tests are organised by ISIA member organisations in line with the rules.
BASI Level 3 doesn't require any type of speed test, once you pass all modules you get the ISIA "stamp".... the ISIA test is for top certificates in the ISIA pyramid which is the "card".
BASI Level 4 exceeds the requirement for the ISIA card so currently these are issued automatically to all BASI Level 4 instructors.
IASI currently don't issue the ISIA card (but they do issue the stamp). IASI are currently going through the process of being verified to issue the card very soon.
Other nations leave the exit to Euro pro or ISIA card pro open to the instructor based on where they want to work. For example you do all the top qualification modules, then decide if you want to take Euro test or ISIA test. It is clear that the Austrians and the French still insist on the Eurotest.
Anwärter Sk Instructor Course - LEVEL 1
Organisation - The Salzburgerland Berufsschilerher & Snowboardlehrer Verband http://www.sbssv.at/en/instruction/t
The aim is to be able to teach for any Austrian Ski School (plus others that accept this qualification), from beginners up to unlinked carving turns on piste.
Pre-requirements -
Over 16 years of age and able to carve both short and long turns.
Basic German language
For non-Austrians, proof of future emplyment at a ski school within the county you are being instructed by.
DAY 1
Afternoon start. Split into groups of approximately 10 people with one instructor per group.
Evening lecture on Children's ski school. The lecture in 100% German is directed by one instructor in an informal style.
DAY 2
This is the first practical day of the course.
The on-snow tuition is based around Ski Kindergarten.
Topics covered are:
Meet and greet (specifically for kids)
Schussing
Breaking
Snowplough
Snowplough turning
All of these are accompanied by many drills and games, and followed by ‘competence test’.
Lectures
The first lecture is about equipment, types and designs of ski and bindings.
The second lecture is about weather, snow types and avalanche types/casues.
DAY 3
The main focus of the practical today is the same as the day before but aim at adults.
Techniques and drills up to linking turns in snowplough.
Adult based warm up excercises.
Shussing
Snow plough position (stepping, jumping and sliding into it whilst static)
Shussing with snowplough brake.
Snowploughing in a straight line.
Big and small snowploughs.
Snow plough with a sudden stop.
Snowplough turn.
Linking snowplough turns.
Lectures
First lecture on teaching and learning, group dynamics, pace etc.. etc..
The second lecture is the second section to children's courses.
DAY 4
Alpine basic position - Alpines Fahrvahalten.
Stand ready to move in all directions
Parrallel stance
All joints (ankles, knees, hips and shoulders) are parrallel.
Ankles, knees and hips are curved inwards.
Upper body and shoulders are facing down the mountain.
Traverse in a curve dictated by the ski radius. Then various drills based on this... lifting the uphill leg, sidestepping as you go, dragging the tip of the outside leg etc... Then moving on to side slipping in this position, then traverse and slide.
Practice linked snow plough turns for adults and a few 'teacher' drills ... jumping short turns with your ski tips always on the snow.
Lecture
Lecture about nature and the impact of skiing and climate change.
Day 5
The previous day participants used the Alpine basic position (Alpines Fahrvahalten) to traverse.
Day 5 participants are focussing on the carving grundstuffe (basic position) and from kurven to carving (from turning to carving). Participants extend the excercise from the day before by standing forward to transfer weight back to both skis, slide the uphill ski out to snowplough, transfer weight to the outside leg until you are with the fall line and then keep the weight here and slide the inside ski back to traverse in the Adult Alpine basic position (AFVH) . This maybe be known as Stem Christie turns but there was absolutely no stepping involved.
Participants are not told to mention the specific weight division of the skis (except for 50/50 when in snowplough to meet the fall line). The main focus is to keep that outside leg weighted as much as possible and to let the uphill ski drift in whilst still grounded.
Lectures
The second part of mountain awareness and avalanche risks and dangers.
Day 6
Focus on kids drills for 'from turning to carving'. The focus with the kids is to get them skiing faster with shorter turns and teaching and then incorporating a hockey stop.
After drilling a hockey stop participants start with a tight dual slalom.... then with a shorter slalom with a mound of snow at the end to hockey stop parrallel with.... in this excercise there is a fire at the end so the participants carry a snowball down, short turn in the course and then hockey stopped at the end to sprinkle all of the snow over the wide fire. This created the Alpines Fahrvahalten quite naturally.
Day 7
Start of the 'real' teaching tests.
APFVH, snowplough the falline, weighten the lower ski, bring the inside leg in and repeat..
Practical teaching test -
The first test is for kids - to teach Schuss.
The second test is the APFVH with traversing. Then drilling on this by lifting skis, adding side steps etc... etc..
The next test is Carving Grundtuffe. Starting in snowplough and then moving to APFVH by bringing in the top unweighted ski.
Day 8
Practice the 3 practical elements (snowplough linked turns, carving grundstuffe and short radius turning).
Day 9
PRACTICAL TEST DAY
Day 10
PRACTICAL TECHNICAL TEST DAY
Do the 3 tests in a row, starting with snowplough turns, then carving grundstuffe, then short turns. The tests are marked by 3 instructors from 1 to 10 (1 being the best, 10 the worse and 4 the pass mark) and then an average taken for each of the three tests.
So, WHERE does that leave you.....
You got your Level 1 and you allowed to teach for the pre-elected ski school in Austria next season up to carving on piste.
Son of a friend is about to get his ISTD qualification, my friend told me so far it costs his son close to £50,000 all these years for the course fees, travelling, accomodation etc.
ISTD qualification doesn't come cheaply. :bill:
Here is the Australian Professional Snow Instructors (APSI) Trainers & Examiners 2011 Manual - http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2366/alpine_redbook_2011.pdf
Exam expectation & procedures:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2381/teaching_exam_expectations.pdf
Level 1 Training & Exam Guide:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2496/apsi_alpine_level_1_training___exam_guide.pdf
Level 2 Training & Exam Guide:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2384/apsi_alpine_lvl_2_training___exam_guide.pdf
Level 3 Training & Exam Guide:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2387/apsi_alpine_lvl_3_training___exam_guide.pdf
Level 4 Training & Exam Guide:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2390/apsi_alpine_lvl_4_training___exam_guide.pdf
snowrider
2012-03-19, 21:26
Here is the Australian Professional Snow Instructors (APSI) Trainers & Examiners 2011 Manual - http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2366/alpine_redbook_2011.pdf
Exam expectation & procedures:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2381/teaching_exam_expectations.pdf
Level 1 Training & Exam Guide:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2496/apsi_alpine_level_1_training___exam_guide.pdf
Level 2 Training & Exam Guide:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2384/apsi_alpine_lvl_2_training___exam_guide.pdf
Level 3 Training & Exam Guide:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2387/apsi_alpine_lvl_3_training___exam_guide.pdf
Level 4 Training & Exam Guide:
http://www.apsi.net.au/media/2390/apsi_alpine_lvl_4_training___exam_guide.pdf
It seems that APSI's requirements are easier than that of PSIA. For example, PSIA requires bump skiing in L2 exam, but APSI categorizes that in L3.
Quick International update from the board of IASI:
As you can see we have a training delegation in DAVOS at the ISIA safety workshop. This is fantastic for IASI and builds on the great work we are doing on the International scene.
As you will be aware the Eurotest (high level GS test) is a requirment for ski instructors to work in the French Alps as professionals. This will NOT change and it is important that members aiming for a career in France recognise this. IASI instructors will be able to access the Eurotest so gaining the same working rights as other European instructors in France. IASI is not focused on trying to change this situation.
The situation in other major Alpine nations is not always clear and we hope to offer clarity in this post. To work as a snowsports instructor in Austria, Italy, Switzerland and Germany you do NOT require your level 4 with Eurotest. In most cases a level 2 will be enough to gain employment within an organised ski school. Some nations and regions have different rules and you will need to check with the school you intend to work for.
You can also (with a valid ISIA stamp) work for short periods with your own groups in some regions / nations. Again you will need to apply to the region where you intend to work and make an application.
Setting up a snowsports school or working as an established independent instructor is a different matter and very complexed. Each nation will have its own laws to follow on this matter.
On the wider scene IASI are working in a positive direction with ISIA. Recently we had our qualification at the top level recognised to issue the ISIA card. We are already able to issue the ISIA stamp. We are now one of only 14 nations in ISIA (38 nations) and one of two English speaking nations (BASI are the other) who can issue this card.
In May IASI will be attending the ISIA conference in Poland where we will continue to support ISIA and build strong links with the organisation.
It is important that European issues (for independent instructors) and International issues are not confused leading to conflict. We will respect and align our training to European nations that require specific modules, we will continue to work with ISIA to gain further employment opportunities on the global front for our members.
Pete Gillespie
IASI international Director
Son of a friend is about to get his ISTD qualification, my friend told me so far it costs his son close to £50,000 all these years for the course fees, travelling, accomodation etc.
ISTD qualification doesn't come cheaply. :bill:
Just give you an idea how much does it cost to take the BASI -
To take BASI Level 1 & 2 will cost about £900 in course fees, plus travel, accommodation, lift-pass etc for at least 2 weeks in a ski resort (Note: BASI Level 1 can taken at a "snowdome" cost about £500)
If you want to work in Europe you will need to plan to continue though the BASI system up to Level 3 or 4. The cost of this is can be very high. But if you pass all your modules 1st time (there are LOTS of modules) and stay in the cheapest possible accommodation, you can bring this down significantly. But you should remember that it is an expensive thing to do and you will need to start out with the intention of going all the way.
At the moment, you can work in a few different areas without a BASI Level 4, but this is changing. So, by the time you finish you may find that you can only work in a very small number of areas without at least the ISIA stamp (L3). There will, obviously be many people seeking the same (unqualified) positions, so, due to supply and demand, the wages and conditions for these posts will most likely not be commensurate with the effort put in.
Just to supplement the above. Moving from Level 2 to Level 3. For Level 3 you will need:
- Level 3 technical - 10 days
- Level 3 teach - 5 days
- Level 1 in something else - 5 days
- Mountain Safety - 6 days
- Common Theory - 5 days
- Coaching - 3 days (at the moment)
- 2nd language
- 200 teaching hours (in addition to the 70 hours ski school experience).
I think you will be lucky to get away with spending £1,000 a week on BASI courses by the time you've paid the fees; got there; stayed somewhere; bought a lift pass and eaten. So probably around £7k to get a Level 3.
snowrider
2012-04-26, 12:25
Just to supplement the above. Moving from Level 2 to Level 3. For Level 3 you will need:
- Level 3 technical - 10 days
- Level 3 teach - 5 days
- Level 1 in something else - 5 days
- Mountain Safety - 6 days
- Common Theory - 5 days
- Coaching - 3 days (at the moment)
- 2nd language
- 200 teaching hours (in addition to the 70 hours ski school experience).
I think you will be lucky to get away with spending £1,000 a week on BASI courses by the time you've paid the fees; got there; stayed somewhere; bought a lift pass and eaten. So probably around £7k to get a Level 3.
If so, BASI's certification is way too easy. :eek:
If so, BASI's certification is way too easy. :eek:
Please also refer to posting #8 on page 1 of this thread and for PSIA Level 3 refer to posting #15
If so, BASI's certification is way too easy. :eek:
I think snowrider is just being sarcastic. No ?
Please also refer to posting #8 on page 1 of this thread and for PSIA Level 3 refer to posting #15
I understand that the French ski instructor's license is the most difficult to acquire. Any info？
I understand that the French ski instructor's license is the most difficult to acquire. Any info？
For the French, it is the "Moniteur de ski"
This is what I found:
The title of national ski instructor must hold a patent state sports instructor (BEES) of the first degree, or the optional Alpine Skiing Nordic background BEES first degree. The second level is only required for leadership tasks or training for teams depending on the French Ski Federation.
These patents (degrees) are issued by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Associative Life. They include theoretical studies of bac and practical tests obviously requires a great level of skiing. The monitor should also be in possession of the certificate of first aid training (AFD). Patents granted by the French Ski Federation can in some cases to have equivalencies for the BEES. Possession of patents facilitator (BAFA or AFDB) are a plus but not essential.
The training will cost about €5400. The required level of skiing is a silver-gilt eagle for the Alpine hare, or crimson trace of the North. Training takes place in three stages, with some teaching and training on technical and security.
It can be supplemented by a BEES 2nd degree, which opens the technical adviser departmental or regional. To become national coach, he must get the 3rd degree of the same degree.
There is also a DEUST Ski, National Diploma Level Bac + 2. This diploma course provides in the passage of BEES, required for gainful employment. It prepares DEUST alternately on two years with employers from the mid-mountain recreation (qualification contract and learning). The recipient of this degree will have acquired, in addition to knowledge made by BEES in education of APN skills in management, marketing, human resources management, organizations, events, etc. ... allowing it to be better prepared to progress to management positions or assistant manager in an outdoor structure.
Ski Instructors System & Qualifications summarised for the following countries -
Austria: Schneesportlehrer
Level 1, Anwärter: after you pass these exams you can teach beginner to lower intermediate adults and kids
Level 2, Landes: this is divided into 3 parts – Landes 1/Alpine course/ Landes 2 - after completion of these exams you are ISIA qualified
Level 3, Staatlich geprüfter Skilehrer: one of the highest qualifications in the world
Switzerland: Swiss Snowsport instructor(SSI)
You have 4 levels:
Basic education, you are only allowed to teach kids
Level 1, first qualification; after you pass these exams you can teach beginner to lower intermediate adults and kids
Level 2, after passing this exam you can teach more experienced skier & snowboarders
Level 3, after passing these exams you are ISIA qualified
France: moniteur de ski
You have 1 level, similar to Italy, the standard is a bit higher and to join you have to do an entrance examination. It is very hard to get in and your standard of skiing has to be very high. Only once you are a ski instructor you can become a snowboard instructor. You should have race experience and be an awesome skier; otherwise you have no chance passing these exams or even be allowed on the exams.
Italy: Maestri di sci
You have take an entrance exam, after this you have the first part of your exams. If you pass these, you have to do an internship in a ski school. After the internship you have to take the 2nd part of the exams and pass these. Then you have to do another year internship as a ski school instructor assistant. Then follows the third part of the exams, pass these and you are a maestro di sci, an Italian ski instructor.
America: PSIA
Level 1, first qualification after you pass these exams you can teach the basics to adults and kids
Level 2, after passing these test you can teach more experienced people
Level 3, after passing these exams you are ISIA qualified
Canada: CSIA
Level 1, first qualification; after you pass these exams you can teach the basics to adults and kids
Level 2, after passing this exam you can teach more experienced people
Level 3, the same as above, only difference more insight
Level 4, after passing these exams you are ISIA qualified
snowrider
2012-04-30, 11:30
I think snowrider is just being sarcastic. No ?
It will be so easy that everyone can get BASI's certifications because it is all about money, right?
...I think you will be lucky to get away with spending £1,000 a week on BASI courses by the time you've paid the fees; got there; stayed somewhere; bought a lift pass and eaten. So probably around £7k to get a Level 3.
For PSIA, there is no such thing for people to get any certification by taking training seminas or camps. PSIA also has a requirement on the number of teaching hours, which means that a certified instructor must be an instructor. Starting next season, PSIA adds more requirements - NASTAR Silver for L2 skiing, and NASTAR Gold for L3 skiing.
It will be so easy that everyone can get BASI's certifications because it is all about money, right?
For PSIA, there is no such thing for people to get any certification by taking training seminas or camps. PSIA also has a requirement on the number of teaching hours, which means that a certified instructor must be an instructor. Starting next season, PSIA adds more requirements - NASTAR Silver for L2 skiing, and NASTAR Gold for L3 skiing.
Snowrider, you are wrong.
My point is it is not cheap to get a ski instructor qualification. It is not the same as taking ski lessons.
In posting #5, for PSIA,it stated "In between the exams are training requirements, requirements for specified hours of teaching experience, teaching clinics, and written confirmation of having met these requirements by your ski school director."
In posting #6, for BASI Level 1, it stated, "35 Logged Hours Ski School Experience" as pre-requisites for Level 1.
In posting #7, for BASI level 2, it stated, "An additional 35 hours of shadow teaching is required between completion of the Alpine Level 1 Instructor course and application for the Alpine Level 2 Instructor course."
In posting #8 for BASI Level 3, it stated "200 logged teaching hours" as one of the requirements.
In posting #9 for BASI Level 4, also "200 logged teaching hours"
So, you see BASI is not all about money. The teaching hours requirements are required before you are allowed to take the exam. Both PSIA and BASI require extensive teaching experience. What is the qualification for - teaching isn't it?
However, I am not sure about the course run by Rookie Academy, you might get CSIA or NZIA level 3 qualification with them without extensive teaching experience. I'm not sure, need to check.
knighttmfox
2012-05-16, 18:27
Do i need to do take revision course after like 2 or 3 years after passed the CSIA exam?
Do i need to do take revision course after like 2 or 3 years after passed the CSIA exam?
Every 3 years, you must complete a PDP (Personal Development Program) as indicated by the recall year on your membership card.
If you pass a higher level, your recall date gets reset, i.e. if you take a level 1 in 2008, then pass your level 2 in 2009, your recall date will be 3 years from 2009.
If you're in a position where you can't take a PDP by your required date for whatever reason, you can still resume teaching when you come back, you just need to take a refresher PDP when you start.
I think it's not a "must" (not 100% sure). You can still teach or take next level of certification after recall year. New course contents and materials are developed every 1-3 season. Recall is a recommendation to refresh and update your knowledge before you start your season or higher cert.
Correct me if I'm wrong. :nono:
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