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Qualifications

Level 1 and level 2 CSIA or CASI qualifications are recognised internationally and will enable you to find work within the winter sports industry anywhere in the world. It is our pledge at The Winter Sports Company to assist you in finding employment within the snow sports industry by offering continued support well after the completion of the training programme.

Ski Qualifications

The Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance

The CSIA are the National Governing Body of skiing in Canada. They endeavour to ensure a nationwide ski-teaching standard and are committed to the development of innovative and effective skiing techniques and teaching methods.
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Snowboard Qualifications

Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors

CASI are the National Governing Body of snowboarding in Canada. They are responsible for setting high snowboarding standards within Canada and constantly pursue excellence in its teaching methods and snowboarding techniques.
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Additional Courses

These optional courses are a great addition to any CV for anyone seriously considering a career within the snow sports industry.

Additional courses (All prices are in Canadian $ * and are subject to local tax, and were correct March 2012.) *£.

Skiing

CSIA Level 2	5 days - $574.60
CSCF Race coach entry level	3 days - $350.00
CSIA Snow park training	2 days - $208.20
CSIA Snow park certificate course	3 days - $307.90
CSIA Level 3 - Pre Course	5 days - $574.60

CSIA Level 3 Exam 2 days - $274.40

Snowboarding

CASI Level 2	4 days - $453.76
CASI Park instructor 1	2 days - $245.14
CASI Park instructor 2	3 days - $338.31

CASI - Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors

CASI is the governing body for snowboard instruction in Canada. Formed in 1994 and incorporated in 1995. It is the professional snowboard teaching body in Canada with its Head Office located in Montreal, Quebec. The aim of CASI is to train and certify snowboard instructors and to ensure that a national standard of safe and efficient snowboard instruction is maintained to serve the Canadian snowboarding public and the ski/snowboarding industry.

CASI is divided into 6 regions: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba/Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic. Each region has a Regional Coordinator to address regional concerns and administer our Level 1 Courses.

People who wish to become members of CASI must attend and pass a Level 1 Instructor certification course, which are held at various locations across Canada each winter. Upon becoming a member, each person can receive the latest information on technique and teaching methods via regular newsletters and clinics.

CASI certification is comprised of four levels. Level 1 is an introductory course designed to teach Instructors how to introduce snowboarding to beginning riders. Level 2 stresses more the intermediate level of riding skills. The Level 3 focuses on the advanced and the Level 4 focuses on expert riding techniques, teaching and pedagogy skills.

CASI also offers two courses designed to compliment Level 1 - 4 certification. The Park Instructor’s course, for those interested in taking their class into the terrain parks and exploring introductory freestyle riding; and the Carving Instructor's course for those who want to know how to get their board on edge, and keep it there. Both are designed to be fun courses, The Park and Carving Instructor course are administered regionally.

All Inclusive Package

18 weeks - Full season training programmes available. £9850.00

11 weeks - Level 1 & 2 training programes. £7,250

3, 4 or 5 weeks - Level 1 training programmes. From £3780.00

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The Courses Include:

50 Days of professional training
Level 1 and level 2 CSIA/CASI training
Level 1 CASI/CSIA course and exam fees
Full season lift pass for Sun Peaks Resort
Video analysis
CSIA and CASI membership

Assessment by Level 2 course examiners
Five hours training per day, 25hrs per week
Training by level 3 and 4 instructors
Eight clients per instructor
Teaching/shadowing work experience
CSIA and CASI licences

Inclusive Extras: Guaranteed work

4 ski instructors will be selected to work in Japan for the following season (Must pass CSIA level 2)
Personal development programme (free lesson from a CSIA ski development officer) after level 1 exam
CADS certified qualification (see below)
Coaching on all mountain terrain – powder, bumps, tree-line etc
Race training with opportunity to race Free entry for the first race. Races every Friday
Coaching in the snow park (helmet compulsory)
Training for ski and snowboard tuning
Work available for level 1 instructors in Canada

1 or 2 snowboard instructors will be selected to work in Japan for the following season (Must pass CASI level 2)
Avalanche Skills Training Course
Trip out on the piste groomer
Day with the snow patrol
Opportunity to assist with the Nancy Greene race training school at weekends
Use of floodlit snow park 100m from your hotel
All level 2 instructors will be selected for interview to work at Sun Peaks Resort the following season
Interview for work in Europe for all level 1 instructors
Cross country ski training - ($35 per person)

Travel and accommodation

Return flights from London to Vancouver
Airport transfers in Canada
77 nights accommodation at either the Delta Hotel or the Hearthstone Lodge in two/three share, en suite rooms. Both hotels on the slopes

Breakfast & evening meals seven days per week (not self-catered)
Hot tubs
Gym facilities
Ski and snowboard storage room in hotel
Swimming pool (Delta Hotel)

Further Support

Our full support and service 24/7 in the resort and in the UK

Full range of winter clothing and accessories - see details below
Arranged discounts in many restaurants, cafes and bars both on the mountain and in resort
Discounts at equipment and clothing stores

CADS training - Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing

This is a certified qualification and introduces you to the methods and equipment used for teaching people with disabilities. It is an excellent course for both skiers and snowboarders and a great addition to any CV. For insurance purposes, all clients taking part must be members of the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers. Registration is $40.00 and can be paid on line before the course begins.

Clothing and Accessories

We have an exclusive agreement with TOG24 to supply all the winter clothing and accessories you will require for the whole season. As Winter Sports Company clients you can choose from their entire range of winter wear, at discounted prices. Take a look at their web site to see what is available.

Additional trips

Day trips to the nearby resorts of Revelstoke, Big White, Silver Star and Whistler will be arranged so you can enjoy the powder and variable terrain of other areas.