Course Introduction
BASI Level 3 Training
On our Verbier BASI level 3 training course you will not only benefit from expert training from BASI Trainiers (examiners) and Level 4 Coaches, but you will also be able teach approximately 250 + hours.
Why is our course such good value?
Since we started over 20 years ago it has always been our philosophy to invest in our future ski instructors and to offer the best support available for their development. To enable this to happen, each winter we offer free places on our training courses and in addition to this, we have also reduced our prices to offer the best value training option in Verbier.
New Accommodation Option – We have also packaged the Verbier BASI level 3 training together with an accommodation option, taking the stress away of finding accommodation in Verbier meaning you can train, work and live in Verbier with The Altitude Team!
Free Internship Course
In addition to our Verbier BASI Level 3 training, 10 lucky students will have the chance to join our L3 Internship program in Verbier, Zermatt, Grindelwald, and Gstaad.
- Our course includes 100 hours of training, allowing you to train towards your level 3 exams while working within our ski school for the peak weeks of the season.
- To be on the course you will have already achieved your: BASI 1 & 2, CSIA, or PSIA level 2, or the APSI or similar and have a valid EU passport.
Interested applicants should send their CV and covering letter to jon.west@altitude-verbier.combefore the 1st September.
Free Internship Course
In addition to our Verbier BASI Level 3 training, 10 lucky students will have the chance to join our Internship program in Verbier, Zermatt, Davos, Grindelwald, and Gstaad.
- Our course includes 100 hours of training, allowing you to train towards your level 3 exams while working within our ski school for the peak weeks of the season.
- To be on the course you will have already achieved your: BASI 1 & 2, CSIA, or PSIA level 2, or the APSI or similar and have a valid EU passport.
Interested applicants should send their CV and covering letter to jon.west@altitude-verbier.combefore the 1st September.
Verbier BASI Level 3 Training 22/23
Work and train
- Qualifications: Train towards the Level 3
- Accommodation: Included (Course without accommodation Chf 1850)
- Training: 100 hours of training included
- Optional Add On: 50 Hours Off Piste Training
- Start: 4th December
- Work: 250 hours teaching *EU PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Work Experience Shadowing of Gap Courses
- Resorts: Verbier
Price
CHF 6250
Classic Level 3 Training
- Qualifications: Train towards Level 3
- Accommodation: Included (Course without accommoddation CHF 1850)
- Training: 100 Hours of training included
- Optional Add On: 50 Hours Off Piste Training
- Start: 4th December
- Work Experience: Shadowing of Ski Lessons and Gap Courses
- Ideal Option for Non EU Passport Holders
- Resorts: Verbier
Price
CHF 6250
Free Intership Program
- Qualifications: Train towards BASI ISIA Level 3
- Accommodation: Not Included
- Duration: 100 Hours of training
- Start: 4th December
- Content: Piste, Bumps, Teaching
- Jobs: 10 (NEED EU PASSPORT)
- Resorts: Zermatt – Gstaad – Davos – VERBIER – Grindelwald
Price
FREE
Important information
A Valid EU passport is required for the Work & Train Course / Free Internship. This passport will enable us to guarantee you a work permit and your right to work in Switzerland. Without this you will not be able to work as a ski instructor for a Ski School in Switzerland.
Anything else not included?
- Flights to and from Geneva Airport
- Insurance for your time in Verbier (including winter sports cover)
- Lunch each day
- Ski Equipment including boots, skis and poles (click here to find out what you will need)
What is includED?
- 100 hours of training
- Optional Add on – 50 hrs Mountain safety training
- Training from BASI Trainers, BASI 4’s and Swiss Federal Qualified Instructors
- Develop performance in Piste, Bumps, Variables and Steeps
- Maximum of 8 trainees per group
- Pre Course Fitness Plan
- Personal BASI mentor
- Individual Video analysis sessions
- Optional ski specific yoga sessions
- Join the Altitude Ski School Formation Week
- Job with Altitude Ski School
- Swiss Work permit (EU passport holders)
- Free Altitude Uniform
- Futures Hoody
- Pro-deals on equipment with Rossignol and SunGod Goggles
- Weekly team socials
Verbier
Resort Information
Grindelwald
Resort Information
Zermatt
Resort Information
Gstaad
Resort Information
Weekly Breakdown
A typical day on the Verbier BASI level 3 training includes 5 training hours per day (allowing for 1 hr practice at end of day), video analysis sessions at set times during the week and individual debriefs with training mentor at the end of the week to go over action plans and help structure practice time.
Week 1 & 2
Re-visit the fundamentals of skiing and develop a strong understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses.
Week 3 & 4
Working with Altitude over busy Xmas and New year period.
Week 5
Mountain Safety week with training specifically towards BASI L3 MS. This will normally include an off-piste ski touring trip.
Week 6
BASI Mountain Safety Exam (can vary based on BASI course dates).
Week 7
Race training – both an introduction and development week used to both improve your own skiing in a new environment whilst also having a fun experience in the gates.
Week 8 & 9
Continued exploration of performance in Piste, Bumps, Variables and Steeps.
Week 10
Consolidation of action plan towards both Technical and Teach exams. Setting up clear goals to aim for over half-term working period.
Week 11 & 12
Working with Altitude over busy half-term period.
Week 13
Final exam prep week skiing exact terrain that will be used in exams.
Week 14
BASI L3 Tech exam.
Week 15-18
Working with Altitude over Easter / BASI Exams.
*This is the breakdown for the work and train program. It may vary depending on students goals, and the BASI exam weeks.
**The classic BASI level 3 course will follow the same content but teaching weeks will be replaced by shadowing weeks.
Skiing Level
How good do i need to be?
If you’re considering joining our Level 3 or 4 work and train programs the minimum requirement is to have passed the technical level (or equivalent) of the below qualification. If you are looking to join our BASI 1 & 2 Course, you will need to already have some ski experience. As a general rule, you would need to be able ski confidently linking turns down the fall-line of a red run. You also need willingness to try and improve your skiing in bumps, steeps and powder.
How long should I have been skiing for?
Generally speaking, you need to have about 5 weeks of skiing experience as a minimum, but this can vary from person to person. We’ve had people join us who’ve been skiing since they were 3 years old, and some who only started recently as an adult. There is no upper ability level for participating in the course.
Still not sure if you’re at the right level?
It’s normal to be a bit nervous about whether your skiing is good enough as joining the course can be a bit commitment, but we’re here to help. If you’re able to send us a video of your skiing we can let you know where we think you’re at. If you’re coming from the UK we’re also more than happy to meet you over the summer for a ski in one of the snow-domes or dry slopes and give you some one-on-one feedback on your skiing, with a few tips too!
Typical Day
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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AM (9am-12pm) | Piste Performance | Piste Performance | Piste Performance | Piste Performance | Piste Performance |
Pause (12pm-1pm) | Lunch | ||||
PM (1pm -3pm) | Off Piste / Variables | Bumps | Teaching / Shadowing BASI 1 Students | Steeps | Bumps |
Off-Snow | Video Analysis | Yoga / Stretching | Video Analysis | Video Analysis | |
Evening | Resort Staff Party Night | Optional Add On |
* The precise schedule may change slightly each year due to the holiday weeks and BASI exam dates, but the overall content will remain the same.
What happens next?
Work opportunities after completing the course?
On successful completion of the work and train program you are very likely to reach the required level to sit and (fingers crossed) pass your BASI 3 exam.
With many years of experience preparing students for all levels of BASI exams we are very confident that and our team will provide you with the tools to become a great ski instructor.
Our schools employ a large team of instructors throughout the alps and we are always on the look out for talented instructors to join us in one of our resorts on a full time basis. It goes without saying that we always prioritize any new jobs to instructors that have performed well on one of our training programmes.
Our team will be there to support you and give you the best possible chance of success!
We provide all our students with career advice and support throughout the course, however following completing this program many instructors go on to work full time with Altitude in one of their schools in Switzerland.
A few reasons to choose Altitude?
Guaranteed Employment
Altitude employs our own students ahead of any other trainees from other smaller schools. The reason for this is that throughout the training we are able to build a confidence and trust in your abilities and the types of clients that we believe are most suited to your skill set (its like a really long interview). Having this confidence in your teaching ability enables us to make sure we guarantee a high level of service to our clients.
Employment is on a part time basis and we provide students with a uniform and work permit. Work is during the holiday weeks of Christmas and New Year, Half Term Holiday weeks in February and the Easter Holidays.
Experienced Coaching Team
Over the last 20 years we have prepared hundred’s of instructors for their level 1,2,3 and 4 exams. Our team includes BASI Trainers, BASI 4’s and Swiss Patents, all equipped with the skills and knowledge to help you reach your full skiing potential.
Off-Piste Day with FWT Competitor
In Verbier you will be lucky enough to spend a day with one of the top world freerider’s who is currently competing on the Freeride World Tour. This will be an inspirational day and hopefully one to inspire you in your skiing.
A Training Package including 200 on snow Training Hours
That’s a lot of training (more than most companies offer) and we believe this extra time helps to account for our students continual high pass rates (last winter the highest pass rates in Verbier).