Start as a keen intermediate skier and progress to Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance qualification as a Ski Instructor Level 2, Disabled Instructor and CSCF Race Coach. With these certificates real job opportunities become available.
The training is eligible for UK Armed Forces resettlement funding for service leavers.
During the 11 weeks of this course you will see dramatic improvement in your technical knowledge and ability on the slopes. We cover methods of detection and correction and help you to apply these to yourself as you learn the latest techniques.
You start with two weeks of ski training in preparation for the Level 1 instructor course in your third week. This is where you develop your interpersonal skills and learn the specific CSIA method for teaching beginners.
The course continues with a further two weeks of practical and theoretical skills development leading to the Level 2 instructor assessment in week six.
The final five week period is devoted to race training and an in-depth seminar programme including the Recreational Avalanche Course, Emerrgency First Aid, Injury Prevention, Disability and a range of equipment specialties.
The CSIA is a member of The International Ski Instructors' Association, making it possible for you to work with this qualification in many other countries (including Switzerland, Austria, Andorra, Germany, Czech Republic, Australia and New Zealand).
To work in Canada as a non-resident immediately after an early-season course, you must arrange your work visa in advance. Use the Fish Essentials link above left for visa information.
We provide multi-share, 2-star Budget accommodation with bunk rooms in Creekside, a dual-mountain lift pass which is valid six days a week, five days' guiding/instruction each week (four hours a day), video analysis, lift queue priority and equipment seminars.
You can also book more comfortable, 3-star Standard accommodation at Whistler, where you stay in a twin room in Creekside
For more information about Whistler Blackcomb and the accommodation options, use the Destinations link above left.
If you would like us to arrange travel from London to Vancouver, use the Contact us link to request the flight price.
Arrive for course briefing on the start date, Saturday - Training starts on Sunday morning - Course finishes on Friday - Depart on the end date, Saturday
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What you get
Resettlement funding for UK Forces Video analysis CSIA Ski Instructor Level 1 Injury prevention seminar Equipment information Equipment tuning Boot fitting CSIA Ski Instructor Level 2 CADS Disabled Instructor Level 1 CSCF Race Coach Level 1 Recreational avalanche course Red Cross Emergency First Aid Customer service training Gym discount Snowmobile tour Work experience (subject to visa) Whistler Blackcomb job interview (subject to course completion) Flying Fish online recruitment
Before you start
You should be a solid intermediate skier with a good level of fitness, comfortable on red runs
What next
CSIA Level 2 qualification opens up worldwide employment opportunities, with help from our online recruitment service. A familiarity with Canada's famous customer-service ethos puts you ahead of the game
Many graduates stay on after the early-season courses to join the professionals working for Whistler Mountain
Included in the price
Shared, self-catering accommodation in a 2-star Budget condo. Dual-mountain lift pass, guiding, instruction, publications and exam fees
You should provide your own ski equipment and local rental is available
Upgrade to 3-star Standard accommodation for a supplement of CAD 2,000
