Adaptive Ski Level 2 Qualification

Modules required for Adaptive Ski Level 2 Qualification for students with Adaptive Ski Level 1 Qualification:

Modules required for Adaptive Ski Level 2 Qualification for students with Ski Level 2 Qualification:

Optional modules

Adaptive Ski Level 2 Course

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Throughout each of the 10 days of the course the Trainer will monitor your participation and performance. They will provide frequent, ongoing information to each student on their strengths, areas for change and how to make these changes. During the course the Trainer and student formulate an ongoing action plan based on the student’s participation. During the course the Trainer is assessing your competence to teach beginners & intermediates as an Instructor within marked and open runs and within the structure of a ski school. The written action plan provided by the Trainer at the end of the course aims to give students an agreed (between the Trainer and student) account of what students need to do to improve their performance and develop as an adaptive skiing Instructor.

Activity

L2 Adaptive Ski Technical Assessment Criteria

Ski Central Theme
  • Perform all phases of Ski CT showing the ability to make inclusive adaptations for disabled learners on terrain appropriate to suit learner’s needs.

Piste Short

3 Track, Guided Sensory Impairment
  • Perform round parallel turns on a blue or easy red piste without traverse.
  • Use a variety of corridor widths.
  • Show the ability to effectively use the outriggers, rather than relying on foot steering
  • Show the ability to maintain a constant speed.
  • Show the ability to maintain a constant distance from the learner (guiding).
  • Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance

Piste Long

3 Track, Guided Sensory Impairment
  • Cleanly carve the last two thirds of the turn on a green or easy blue piste without traverse.
  • Show the ability to effectively use the outriggers, rather than relying on foot steering
  • Show the ability to maintain a constant speed.
  • Show the ability to maintain a constant distance from the learner (guiding).
  • Understand how to achieve effective posture and balance.

Sit-ski Bucketing

Bi-ski, mono-ski or equivalent
  • While bucket assisting perform round, symmetrical turns, in various corridors up to Red piste steepness
  • Assistant’s Skis should be parallel
  • Simultaneous turn initiation (assistant and equipment together)
  • Use the shock pressure release to assist the turn initiation if appropriate
  • Maintain a constant speed
  • Use effective posture and balance

Bi-Ski Tethering

(fixed & handheld outriggers)
  • Perform round, symmetrical turns, in various corridors up to Red piste steepness
  • Control the timing of when the outrigger contacts with the snow (fixed outriggers) to be after the fall line
  • Use Tether tension to assist the Biski’s stability
  • Maintain a constant speed
  • Use effective posture and balance

Stand-up Tethering
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively influence the learner’s speed and line using tethers.
  • Maintain accurate and effective positioning whilst tethering
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain a constant speed and line


Activity

L2 Adaptive Ski Teaching Assessment Criteria

Safety
  • Maintain the safety of the group, and other slope users at all times.
  • Demonstrate the ability to keep your learner safe through sound disability knowledge and of associated critical considerations.
  • Make appropriate equipment selection and set it up correctly for the learner.
  • Follow all necessary safety procedures for each discipline.

Delivery
  • Ensure the session is enjoyable and delivered in an engaging manner.
  • Maintain effective communication with the learner at all times.
  • Demonstrate the ability to adapt to your learner’s needs.

Understanding
  • Demonstrate the ability to deliver a session within the various Adaptive Ski & Alpine Central Themes visiting each stage of TIED.
  • Demonstrate the ability to gather pertinent information about your learner.
  • Demonstrate the ability to explain the difference between the different features of equipment and how they relate to particular disabilities.
  • Achieve a pass in the written paper.
 Review
  • Introduced but not assessed.


Professionalism Assessment Criteria

As a BASI member, BASI expects you to demonstrate a high level of professionalism throughout the course including:

Activity

L2 Adaptive SkiProfessionalism Assessment Criteria

Safety
  • Show a comprehensive understanding of, and adherence to, the Ski-Way Code and of the FIS regulations.

Preparation
  • Pre-course learning completed.
  • Course is attended with appropriate clothing and equipment.

Communication
  • Demonstrate respectful and inclusive communication and behaviour to others, including Trainers, peers and others out-with the course.

Attitude
  • Show a positive attitude and commitment to participation and willingness to learn.

Feedback
  • Be open to change and feedback, including listening to the Trainer and peers to develop, along with self-reflection.

Punctuality
  • Turn up on-time for all meeting points.

If the student is significantly late, the trainer will give a formal warning after the second occasion. If the student is late again with no excuse, this time keeping is deemed unacceptable by BASI and may result in the student failing the course.

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35 hrs Snowsport School Experience

35 hours Snowsports School Experience is required for Level 1 Instructor Qualification. These hours ideally should be shadowing or teaching experience in a UK Snowsports centre after completing the Level 1 instuctor course. A maximum of 15 of these hours can be completed at slopes using Maxxtracks technology, such as Skiplex or Chel-ski**.

An additional 35 hours Snowsports School Experience is required for Level 2 Qualification. These hours are additional to the 35 hours completed as part of the Level 1 Qualification. The additional hours should ideally be completed after the Level 1 Qualification has been awarded and before attending the Level 2 instructor course (70 hours can be submitted to the BASI Team after completion of the Level 1 instructor course).

Students should provide a breakdown in writing of what they have covered during their Snowsport School experience, this should be on headed Snowsport School paper and be signed by the Snowsport School supervisor. 

For a BASI Log Sheet Click Here

** Due to the nature of these slopes the instructor should always be mindful of how their lesson could be given on a dry slope or indoor snow slope where there are more slope users and a change of terrain (angle and underfoot conditions). Clients should be given instruction in accordance with the FIS code, particularly with regards to safety.

Adaptive Level 2 Ski Re-assessment

Course Price: £229
Re-Assessments must be taken within 2 years of the date of the course failed, otherwise the candidate will be required to pay for and attend the whole course again.

If a candidate fails up to a combined total of 4 teaching and/or technical elements of the L2 Adaptive Ski course they are eligible for reassessment.

If a candidate fails more than a combined total of 4 teaching and/or technical elements of the L2 Adaptive Ski course they are not eligible for re-assessment and must attend the full 10 day L2 Adaptive Ski course again..

If a candidate fails the 2 day Re-assessment course twice, they must complete the whole 10 day Level 2 Adaptive Ski course again.

View BASI's re-assessment policy here , or check your eligibility for adaptive re-assessment here .

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