Take the next step in your instructing journey.
Build on your Level 1 qualification and develop the skills to teach more independently and at a higher level.
The Ski Instructor (Level 2) award is designed to progress both your skiing performance and your ability to deliver structured, effective lessons. It enables you to teach skiers beyond parallel turning and work with a wider range of abilities at artificial slopes and indoor snow centres in the UK.
Ski Foundation Instructor - Level 2
Photo: The Hill, Rossendale
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
Minimum age
16+ year-old
Pre-requisites
Ski Foundation Instructor (Level 1) or recognised equivalent qualification
Course duration
Two days (14 hours)
Assessment
Formal (one day)
Where you can teach
- Indoor snow centres (UK)
- Artificial slopes
Next step
Ski Development Coach (Level 3)
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is ideal for:
Level 1 instructors ready to progress their teaching
Instructors looking to work with more advanced skiers
Those wanting to develop confidence delivering full lessons
You should already have some experience assisting or delivering beginner sessions and be ready to build your own teaching style.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
This course develops both your skiing and teaching to a higher level.
You’ll focus on:
Developing your personal skiing performance
Teaching skiers from beginner through to advanced levels
Planning and delivering structured, progressive lessons
Observing performance and giving effective feedback
Understanding how tasks support learning
There is a strong emphasis on linking technical understanding with practical teaching.
Working towards YOUR LICENCE
After completing the training course, you will continue developing through workplace experience.
To achieve the full qualification, you will need to:
Complete a workplace training workbook
Log a minimum of 20 hours of supervised teaching
Work with a qualified mentor
Follow an individual development plan
Your completed workbook will form part of your final assessment.
Additional requirements for licensing include: valid First Aid, safeguarding training and DBS check.
NEXT STEPS
Progress to the Ski Development Coach (Level 3) and continue advancing your coaching and technical expertise.
Already qualified elsewhere? If you hold an equivalent qualification from another country or awarding body, you may be eligible for recognition. Head to our Equivalency page to find out more.
