This course is conducted with a ratio of 1:4. Often 1 day we will use lifts and the other 2 will be touring away from the ski area.
The tours are big days and may contain up to 1000m of ascent carrying a rucksack. There may also be early starts to make us of winter’s limited daylight and stay safe before the sun warms certain slopes.

You will be assessed in all of the techniques learnt on the training course.
Should you fail to meet the standard in an area which can be re-sit in 1 day then you will be invited back for the 1 day. Failing that, then a re-sit of the whole assessment may be necessary. If a candidate fails 2 EMS assessments then they will be required to redo the training course.

Students will be able to book onto the Assessment course without having completed the logged days, but proof of these logged days must be given to the Guide on the first night at the welcome meeting.
If proof of these logged days is not given to the Guide, the student will not be allowed to proceed with this course and no monies paid will be refunded.