Refreshers
Every qualified member must attend a BASI refresher or course at least once every 3 years to maintain a valid qualification.
The BASI Licence is only valid where the holder has refreshed at least 1 day every 3 years for Level 1 & 2 Qualifications. ISIA and ISTD need to refresh 1 day every year or attend a BASI course. The refresher due date requires to be shown on the licence.
Attending refreshers is a great way to meet other members, and at the same time, updating your knowledge. They also provide the ideal opportunity to take on board any new developments.
Refresher courses are held in both the UK and abroad. Fees are variable and in some cases students will need to purchase a lift pass for the venue where the course is held. Please see the relevant venue page for more information.
Level 1 Re-assessments
Any re-assessments (re-sits) must be taken within 2 years of the date of the course they have failed. If the re-assessment (re-sit) is not successfully completed within this time, then the student will be required to pay for and attend the ‘whole’ course again.
Any student who fails both the Technical and the Teaching element of any course is normally advised to retake the ‘whole’ course and this will be noted on their individual Course Report Form submitted by their Trainer. A student who fails only part of the course may be advised to attend a reassessment.
Please Note: Any student who has attended a course or re-assessment prior to 30th Sept 2010 and has not passed, will have until Dec 01st 2012 to attend a re-assessment course.
Conversions
The Refresher, Conversion and L1 Re-assessment courses can also be used by members who attended the now superseded Trainee instructor course, prior to the introduction of the Level 1 instructor course. This enables trainee instructors under the old BASI system to convert to BASI Level 1 instructors and will then allow them to instruct on artificial slopes in the UK. Once in the system, the BASI Level 1 instructors can then progress to BASI Advanced UK Instructor. Alternatively, trainee instructors can choose to book directly onto the Level 2 instructor course.
Snowsport Scotland ASSI/ASSBI
It is no longer necessary for holders of Snowsport Scotland ASSI/ASSBIs to attend the conversion day in order to convert their qualification. If the ASSI is current the holder should follow the procedure below:
- Forward a copy of the ASSI/ASSBI certificate to the BASI office either by fax to 01479 873657, by post to BASI, Morlich House, 17 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, PH26 3HG or email to basi@basi.org.uk
- Forward a copy of valid first aid certificate (with an HSE approved provider and minimum of 12 hrs/2 days in duration) Complete the Safeguarding Children Module
- 35 hours are Exempt with the ASSI/ASBI
- Pay £65 Full Membership Fees to BASI
- Complete a Basic Criminal Record Disclosure (if you are already registered with Snowsport Scotland, you can ask Snowsport Scotland to advise BASI of your disclosure number and expiry date. An Information Sharing Policy exists between Snowsport Scotland, England, Wales, GB, BASI and DSUK, which means students are only required to consent to their Disclosure information being shared), alternatively it is possible to apply online for a basic disclosure.
The ASSI or ASSBI, if current and once the above procedure is completed, gives them a Level 1 qualification with BASI.
Holders of Snowsport Scotland ASSI/ASSBIs who have not refreshed their qualification with Snowsport Scotland in the last 3 years can use this day to refresh their qualification. Those who wish to receive the BASI Level 1 qualification will be required to complete the procedure above and attend a 1 day refresher.
Snowsport England ASSI/ASSBI/UKSS Level 2
It is now possible for holders of the Snowsport England ASSI/ASSBI/UKSS Level 2 to convert their qualification to the BASI Level 1 Instructor. Whether the Snowsport England qualification is current or not, the holder should follow the procedure below:
- Forward a copy of the ASSI/ASSBI/UKSS Level 2 certificate to the BASI Office by fax, post or e-mail
- Book on a 1 day refresher conversion course
- Pay £45 Associate subs
Upon successful completion of the 1 day conversion course they should:
- Forward a copy of valid first aid certificate (HSE approved and minimum of 12 hrs/2 days in duration)
- Complete the Safeguarding Children Module or provide a copy of a suitable Safeguarding Children module certificate
- Pay the £20 to upgrade from Associate to Full Member
- Complete a Basic Criminal Disclosure Record (if you are already registered with Snowsport England you will probably have done an Enhanced Disclosure through the CRB, which is preferable. An Information Sharing Policy exists between Snowsport Scotland, England, Wales, GB, BASI and DSUK, which means students are only required to consent to their Disclosure information being shared).
NB: Once the process above has been completed a BASI Level 1 qualification will be awarded.
If students fail the 1 day conversion, they will be asked by the Trainer to attend the 5 day Level 1 course.
If the ASSI/ASBI has not been completed, i.e. if the student needs to be re-assessed on any element:
The student CANNOT book onto a BASI L1 Re-assessment. They must contact Snowsport England to arrange to be re-assessed. Alternatively, they can book onto the full BASI Level 1 course.
Booking onto a UKAI/Level 2 Course
Someone with the Snowsports England ASSI/ASSBI must complete the conversion process detailed above including passing the 1 day Conversion before they can book onto a BASI UKAI or Level 2 Course. They must complete 35 hours of ski school experience between successful completion of the 1 day Conversion and attendance on the UKAI or Level 2 course.
All other Home Nations Qualifications
All other Home Nations Governing Bodies qualifications such as Club Instructors, Alpine Ski Leaders, Level 1 and 2 SSE/SSS will have to attend the full 5 day Level 1 course.