BASI Level 1 Instructor Courses
Your journey to the slopes starts here! BASI level 1 qualifications are designed for those wanting to find employment in indoor snow centres. Qualified SnowDome instructors can earn up to £14 per hour. Book a Level 1 BASI instructor course this summer and get it for free!
If you book a BASI Level 1 course with the SnowDome and continue to stay on and instruct for the SnowDome during the 2025/26 winter period, you will receive your course fee back at the end of the season (this excludes the £69.99 BASI membership). Eligible instructors will need to be employed via the standard interview process and teach a minimum of 150 hours between 20th December - 22nd February, this includes evenings and weekends.
The BASI level 1 qualification is the ideal way to kickstart your career in snowsports. Once qualified you'll be able to work in an indoor environment, teaching people these fantastic sports and inspiring people every day.
BASI level 1 alpine and snowboard courses
A 4 day training and assessment course includes lift passes and 35 hours of complimentary lesson shadowing (on completion of the course). Courses run from 9am - 5pm daily.
BASI level 1 courses run throughout the year, select book now to find a date that suits you.
Courses are available over two consecutive weekends or Monday to Thursday. Check out the dates below for details.
2025 dates
Midweek Courses, Monday to Thursday (4 days)
26th - 29th May 2025
28th - 31st July 2025
4th - 7th August 2025
18th - 21st August 2025
27th - 30th October 2025
Weekend course (4 days)
21st and 22nd June - 28th and 29th June 2025
11th and 12th October - 18th and 19th October 2025
1st and 2nd November - 8th and 9th November 2025
Employment opportunities are offered to successful candidates, subject to an interview at the SnowDome... a one-of-a-kind venue with epic benefits for a one-of-a-kind job!
Courses can be booked by calling 03448 000011 or online. Please make sure your booking is made under the name of the participant.
For more information, please email the Snow Sports Manager.
If you're travelling to join us on a BASI course, fear not, the nearest hotel is the Premier Inn Tamworth Central, which is only a short walk away.
Need to knows
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Suitable for 16 years+
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Includes slope time
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Learn on real snow
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Employment opportunities available
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Start your instructing career
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BASI Level 1
Alpine & snowboarding £600
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BASI Alpine (Ski) Level 1
Level 1 is an entry level course for skiers with aspirations to join the BASI education system. The minimum standard expected for the course is confidence at turning on all types of slope and terrain. A sound knowledge of skiing itself is also useful.
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BASI Snowboard Level 1
Level 1 is an entry level course for snowboarders with aspirations to join the BASI education system. The minimum standard for the course is confidence at turning on all types of slope and terrain. A sound knowledge of snowboarding is also useful.
