Am I Ready?
The Level 2 Instructor standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

• Spend time working as an instructor, honing your communication, analysis and group management skills.
• Book a lesson with a current CASI Level 2 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.
• Complete the Level 2 course preparation workshops, available online at www.casi-acms.com

Pre-requisites
*Current CASI Level 1 Instructor
*Must be fluent in either English or French
*Able to ride on advanced terrain and carve controlled turns on intermediate terrain.

Description
The CASI Level 2 Instructor certification is for any snowboarder that has passed the Level 1 certification, and has an interest in teaching more experienced snowboarders. CASI recommends that Level 2 candidates have prior experience teaching snowboarding in a snow school setting (approximately 45 hours) before attempting the Level 2 certification. This is not a mandatory requirement, and all Level 1 members are welcomed on the course, however, it is recommended in order to help ensure success at the Level 2 evaluations.

The goal of the Level 2 course is to develop a skills-based teaching approach for intermediate and advanced snowboarding, as well as an understanding of CASI technique and methodology, and the role of snowboard teaching within the industry. It combines practical snowboard teaching methods, technical understanding and development, as well as development of guest interaction and technical analysis skills.

Candidates will receive coaching on their riding and teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 2 standard in both areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach snowboarders up to the Advanced Sliding Turn and Intermediate Carving level.

Level 2 is a prerequisite for the Level 3 certification.

Course Duration
CASI Level 2 Prep Course – 4 days
CASI Level 2 Course & Exam – 4 days totalling a minimum of 24 hours (including evaluations)
CASI Level 2 Prep Course, Course & Exam Package – 8 days (highly recommended and best value)

As a qualitative alpine education provider, we provide examinations, but we also provide the training so you can get that certification. We genuinely want all our students to succeed and passing the Level 2 is not guaranteed, especially if you have never received any formal training for your teaching or riding skills! We STRONGLY encourage you to prepare yourself with the appropriate training before the exam.

There are instances when you may not need to take the preparation training – if you feel confident but are unsure of where you are at, then email us and we will give you our honest and professional advice as to your chances of passing.

Am I Ready?
The Level 3 Instructor standards require you to pass riding, teaching and instructor training (pedagogy) evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

• Spend plenty of time working as an instructor, honing your communication, analysis and group management skills.
• Ensure you are familiar with the CASI Level 1 & 2 course content and methodologies.
• Attend training sessions with a current CASI Level 3 Instructor or Evaluator, to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard. The use of video analysis and feedback can be beneficial.
• Following completion of the course portion, attend a 1-day Level 3 Exam Prep course.

Pre-requisites
*Current CASI Level 2 Instructor
*Comfortable on all types of terrain, including basic freestyle/snowboard park terrain
*Must be fluent in English

Description
The CASI Level 3 Instructor certification is for advanced snowboarders who have passed the Level 2 certification, and have an interest in teaching advanced students and begin to train other instructors. The goal of the Level 3 course is to develop a skills-based and situational teaching approach for high-level snowboarding. Also, an understanding of CASI technique and methodology and an introduction to instructor training will be developed. It combines practical snowboard teaching methods, technical understanding and development, as well as development of analysis and session planning skills.

Candidates will receive coaching on their riding and teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 3 standard in three areas: instructor training skills, riding skils (all-mountain freeriding and basic freestyle) and teaching skills. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach snowboarders up to the advanced level and lead introductory instructor training sessions. Level 3 is a pre-requisite for the Level 4 certification.

The Level 3 course is delivered in two phases: a course phase where material is presented, and an evaluation phase where exams are conducted. Candidates will leave the course phase with clear feedback regarding performance and potential. Candidates must register for the course and exams portions separately, and are encouraged to take the exams at a later date to allow for training and development time following the course portion.

Course Duration
5 days totaling 30 hours – course phase
2 days – evaluation phase

As a qualitative alpine education provider, we provide examinations, but we also provide the training so you can get that certification. We genuinely want all our students to succeed and passing the Level 3 is not guaranteed, especially if you have never received any formal training for your teaching or riding skills! We STRONGLY encourage you to prepare yourself with the appropriate training before the exam.

There are instances when you may not need to take the preparation training – if you feel confident but are unsure of where you are at, then email us and we will give you our honest and professional advice as to your chances of passing.

Am I Ready?

The Park Instructor Level 1 standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

• Spend time working as an instructor, honing your presentation and class management skills.
• Take a session with a current CASI Park Level 1 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.

You may also take the Park 1 course as a non-testing participant. Participate in the course and improve your teaching and riding skills without participating in the exams. Non-testing participants will not receive the Park 1 certification but at the completion of the course will receive a certificate of participation.

Pre-requisites
*Current CASI Level 1 Instructor

*Must be fluent in either English or French

*Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain, as well as basic terrain park features.

Description

The CASI Park Instructor certification course is open to members with a minimum Level 1 Instructor Certification. Candidates on the course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods as they relate to introductory terrain park and freestyle snowboarding.

The Park Instructor course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to introduce students to the terrain park and freestyle snowboarding safely. Progression-based teaching methods, understanding of basic freestyle techniques, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed. Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Park Instructor standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to take students into freestyle terrain, and teach introductory / basic manoeuvres on beginner terrain park features.

Course Duration
2 days totalling a minimum of 12 hours (including evaluations). 

As a qualitative alpine education provider, we provide examinations, but we also provide the training so you can get that certification. We genuinely want all our students to succeed and passing the Level 3 is not guaranteed, especially if you have never received any formal training for your teaching or riding skills! We STRONGLY encourage you to prepare yourself with the appropriate training before the exam.

There are instances when you may not need to take the preparation training – if you feel confident but are unsure of where you are at, then email us and we will give you our honest and professional advice as to your chances of passing.