If you are looking into one of the many different courses that can help you find a job in the ski industry but you are unsure which one to do, then fear not my friend, we are here to help. We have plenty of advice to help you choose which course to do and we can also help you pass the course once you have made your decision.
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| By adamrowden, Fri 14th Dec, 2012 at 12:34 |
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| So you are thinking of doing a season? That is a great idea. Working a winter season in the Alps, or in North America, or wherever else there are mountains, is always a good idea. You can have fun on and off the pistes, working hard and partying in your spare time. There really is nothing else like it. |
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| By adamrowden, Fri 16th Nov, 2012 at 13:50 |
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| Altitude began in 2001 with only 12 instructors catering for the British market but now employs about 70 instructors from different countries including: England, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Russia, Holland, Italy and Argentina. |
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How to...find an instructor training course
Want to do an instructor training course? You're in the best place. Natives.co.uk is the UK's leading seasonal work website, and we're an encyclopedia of all things to do with snow, seasons and the mountains.
Whether you want to do a BASI ski instructor course in Verbier, a CSIA snowboard instructor course in Whistler, or a Gap year course in Meribel, use our search facilty to find the right course for you. You can search by course type or course location: Search courses
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How to...find a chalet cookery course
Want to do a chalet cookery course? You're in the best place. Natives.co.uk is the UK's leading seasonal work website, and we run our own cookery courses throughout the summer and autumn.
Our chalet cookery courses are created by season workers for season workers and are a useful step towards running a chalet in the Alps. To find out more about the courses we offer, and the dates available, visit the cookery course section: Chalet cookery courses
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How to...survive the Natives Cookery Course assessment day
The Natives Cookery Course is a great option for anyone planning on working a season in the Alps. On the week-long residential course, we teach you how to cook for a chalet of guests, and at the end of the week assess everyone in planning and cooking a three-course meal.
Here's a taster of what's involved in the assessment day...
For more on the Natives Cookery Courses, click here.
For more videos from Natives, visit our YouTube channel.
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How to...qualify as a snowboard instructor
Want to qualify as a snowboard instructor? You're in the best place. Natives.co.uk is the UK's leading seasonal work website, and we're an encyclopedia of all things to do with snow, seasons and the mountains.
Qualifying as a snowboard instructor is a long process and there are lots of stages involved to pass. Each country has its own system of qualifications, and it's necessary to pass all the levels before you'll be able to set up a school on your own, or teach in France, for example.
BASI (British... |
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How to...qualify as a ski instructor
Want to qualify as a ski instructor? You're in the best place. Natives.co.uk is the UK's leading seasonal work website, and we're an encyclopedia of all things to do with snow, seasons and the mountains.
Qualifying as a ski instructor is a long process and there are lots of stages involved to pass. Each country has its own system of qualifications, and it's necessary to pass all the levels before you'll be able to set up a school on your own, or teach in France, for example.
BASI (British Association of... |
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the training course
Don't panic...
The training course can vary tremendously. One operator’s course consisted of a pizza night in Cambridge with the MD’s motivational message limited to ‘Have a good time, and remember, I don’t want to receive any complaints!’ More commonly, however, an overseas training course takes place at least two weeks before the first guests arrive.
Take it easy
This may be your first taste of the Alps and it’s easy to get carried... |
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