New Generation BASI Level 1 & 2 Ski Instructor Courses 2020/2021

CHOOSING A COURSE - CAREER STEP 1 - DECIDE WHERE YOU WANT TO WORK Choosing which country you want to work in as a ski instructor is where it all begins. It might sound like we have this all in-reverse but there is a very good reason for this.

Every country has its own qualification system, some countries even have more than one. Those qualifications are not always recognised by other countries. So, you need to ensure you choose one that is recognised by the country you want to work in, or at the very least one that is well recognised across the globe. Having to retrain is expensive and time consuming.

For example, if you only ever want to work in Canada, then choosing a CSIA qualification could be your best bet. This is their own qualification and one they are proud of so getting a job will be easier. The downside of this is that CSIA qualifications are not well recognised in Europe so you would not be able to work as a ski instructor in French, Austrian or Italian ski resorts.

On the other hand you have BASI. This is recognised across Europe and will allow you to get a job in Canada, although you will need to spend a little longer on your CV. This gives you far greater flexibility.