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Ski Patrol and Level 1 Instructor Course, Sun Peaks, Canada

16th Jan 2023

11 weeks

From £9000

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SKI PATROL AND LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR– 11 WEEKS – SUN PEAKS, CANADA

This 11 week program trains you not only as an instructor, but also a Patrol mountain rescuer. Combining our Ski Patrol Course with a CSIA skiing or CASI snowboarding Level 1 instructor course makes you doubly employable.  Not only will you improve your ability, but you'll have real back-country experience, making you a valuable asset to every ski and snowboard school in the world. 

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What's included
The Trip

Flights
Courses can be booked with or without flights - enabling you maximum flexibility.
Flights depart from London, UK. Flights from alternative airports can be arranged, contact us for up to date prices.

Transfers
Outbound and return transfers are included as standard with all bookings including flights.

Shared hotel accommodation
Price is based on 3 sharing.
Price for Twin Share £9525 
We can accommodate couples and friendship groups upon request. A limited number of single rooms are available for an additional £300 per week.

Meal Plan
A buffet breakfast with hot & cold options is served Monday - Thursday.
Evening meals are served 4 nights per week across 5 restaurants in resort. We work closely with restaurants to ensure a varied and well-balanced diet is available. Dietary requirements are accomodated.
The meal plan include gratuities - so you don't need to budget for tips on meals included in your package.

Season lift pass
You lift pass is season long, this means if you decide to add additional weeks to your course your lift pass will be valid.
Lift pass benefits include discounts in selected shops and restaurants as well as on some activities, equipment rentals, maintenance and repairs.

Resort Representative
A rep is in resort to oversee the course. Reps are knowledgeable about the resort, qualifications and training, and have often taken part on the course previously.

Instructor Training

Level 1 Training
4 days a week, provided by CSIA level 3 & 4 instructors. Level 1 course conductors mentor the programme, take training and provide tailored feedback as you prepare for the level 1 exam.

CSIA/CASI Level 1 ski instructor exam
The level 1 course exam is included in the price.

CSIA/CASI Membership & Instructor Licence.
As part of your course we enrol you with the CSIA. Membership for the year is included and you will be provided with a login to the CSIA website where you can sign up for the level 2 exam. Upon completion of level 1 you will be a licenced instructor.

Shadow Teaching
All participants have the opportunity to shadow the sports school on days off from pro-coaching. Shadowing real lessons helps prepare trainees for exams and provides observational experience in a mountain environment.

Additional Training Options
Participants can opt to take the CSIA or CASI level 2 instructor exam following the ski patrol training. Level 2 modules and assessments can be booked directly with CSIA or CASI by the participant upon completion of the level 1 and cost circa $960.

Visa Assistance & Job Opportunities
We have partnerships and connections with several sports schools across the world, and can offer guidance to help you to find employment as patroller once qualified.
We provide comprehensive advice and assistance when applying for working holiday visas.
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Snow Ready Fitness Plan
Created for Winter Sports by a personal trainer & instructor, this 8 week pre-season fitness programme targets the muscle groups used in skiing & snowboarding and will make sure you are snow-fit in time for the start of your course.
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Patrol Training

Ski Patrol Training Programme
Training covers 13 modules. A full breakdown of module content can be found on our ski patrol qualifications page.

  • Module 1: CPR – BLS for Healthcare Professionals
  • Module 2: Non-Urban Occupational Emergency Care, Level 3
  • Module 3: Advanced Protocol Training
  • Module 4: Rope Rescue
  • Module 5: Aerial Lift Evacuation & Self Evacuation
  • Module 6: Patient Extrication & Evacuation
  • Module 7: Avalanche Skills Training, Level 1
  • Module 8: Risk Management
  • Module 9: Incident Investigation
  • Module 10: General Patrolling
  • Module 11: Helicopter Orientation, Air Evacuation, Air Rescue
  • Module 12: GPS & Compass Orientation
  • Module 13: Mentoring

Specialist Equipment
All specialist equipment required for training is provided as part of the course.
You will receive a pack with all essential equipment required to work with ski patrol. Items include Avalanche safety gear: probe, shovel, transceiver, first aid supplies and medical equipment. Back packs are on loan and must be returned in good condition. They can be purchased at the end of the course in resort if requested.

Accommodation

Hearthstone Lodge Hotel:

Located in the heart of Sun Peaks Resort, the Hearthstone is the perfect base for a season-long ski instructor course. An alpine-style ski-in ski-out hotel, with all the amenities you require to make it a home-from-home - but with all the benefits of staying in a hotel. The studio apartments are ensuite and contain a kitchen, dinning area, seating and fireplace.

  • Facilities
  • Ski-in, Ski-out
  • Outdoor Hot Tubs
  • Gym
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Launderette
  • Lockable Ski Storage
  • Wifi
  • DVD Library
  • Housekeeping Service
  • Safety Deposit Boxes

Rooms

  • En-suite
  • Kitchenette
  • Towels & Linens (changed weekly)
  • Hair Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Cable TV

Schedule

Ski Patrol training is provided 5 days a week, typically Monday-Friday. Day's off and weekends can be spent shadowing ski school & free-skiing.

Week 1:Settling in, exploring and introduction to being a ski instructor
Week 2:
CSIA Standards - Ski improvement and technique - including video analysis.
Week 3:
Continued improvement & CSIA Level 1 exam
Week 4: Small break then introduction to general ski patrolling. Rope Rescue.
Week 5: Aerial lift evacuation & self evacuation, introctution to GPS & Compass, Risk Management and Incident Investigation.
Week 6: Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 and mentoring with Ski Patrol
Week 7: Non-Urban Occupational Emergency Care, Level 3
Week 8: Non-Urban Occupational Emergency Care, Level 3
Week 9: Advanced Protocol, Patient Extrication Evacuation, Heli-Orientation & Air Evacuation
Week 10: On-mountain mentoring with Panorama Ski Patrol
Week 11: On-mountain mentoring with Panorama Ski Patrol. Option to take CSIA/CASI L2 Modules and exam

This schedule is a guide and may change. The modules covered in the training programme  provide participants with the certifications required to be a professional ski patroller.

11 weeks not enough? Tailor the course to your travel - contact us for a quote to add a week or two to the beginning or end of your course. Additional weeks vary depending on availability.


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You'll first start by working towards the CSIA Level 1 instructor ticket. After completing over 50hrs of dedicated training as well as extra days for shadowing, you'll take the 3 day CSIA Level 1 course and exam.  After this time there is a short break before you move onto your Patrol program.

The Patrol course will cover all the situations and skills that you need to learn to join the team on the mountain. You will also become certified in NUEC 3 advanced first aid, avalanche safety and advanced protocol. These three elements alone are highly regarded qualifications that can be used for numerous applications as well as the Ski patrol. With up to 40hrs of training each week, this is one of the most in depth ski courses we provide.

At the end of the 11 weeks you will be exceptionally qualified for finding work at any resort within in Canada and the world.

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