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NZSIA level 1/2
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Hello,

I'm thinking of doing my BASI level 1 very soon (I think I should pass, hopefully) then aiming to do my NZSIA level 2 at the start of NZ winter 2024.

Does anyone know if there would be many NZSIA level 2 courses running at the start of the season and how easy it would be to get a ski instructor job the same season?
I'm also not sure how good at skiing I need to be too pass level 2, especially in terms of perfect posture etc. If after BASI level 1 I think level 2 would be too difficult can you convert BASI level 1 to NZSIA level 1?

I skied on dry slope a bit when I was a child, have been on a few ski holidays and 1 season in the 3 Valleys, then started learning freestyle on dry slope over the last couple of years.

Thanks, Jodie
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For the L1 and L2 standards you can find some videos on Youtube to give you an idea. Although a lot of the demos can look pretty basic there is quite a lot of detail to get right, even at L2 standards.

for example:


http://youtube.com/v/cXwMK0gr_Xg?feature=shared

http://youtube.com/@nzsiaski
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@Jodie11, why are you specifically thinking of doing the NZSIA level 2, rather than continuing with BASI?

If I were you, do your L1 in a snowdome asap, IASI also an option, then see if you can do your L2 during the upcoming season. You'll then have your qualifications ready to apply for roles in NZ for their 2024 season.

Doing your L1, your trainer will be able to give you an idea if you'll be good enough to pass the L2 as well.
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@Jodie11, BASI also have videos showing expected standards for L1 and L2

level 1
http://youtube.com/v/TFy4uMZsoYU&list=PLOGgbTRgldiPOqIB_vi8Ydo5UvzjMh1RW

level 2 shorts (Then there are separate videos for longs, moguls, steeps, variables)
http://youtube.com/v/CCIFc3Nx_WQ&list=PLOGgbTRgldiPOqIB_vi8Ydo5UvzjMh1RW&index=3
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Thanks everyone! I booked my BASI level 1 and passed on Monday. I'm not quite at level 2 standard yet.
I was planning to go to NZ at the start of next year anyway and I think it would work out a lot cheaper to do it there.
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@Jodie11, congrats, welcome to the instructor journey! Are you planning on getting much skiing in this winter? You could always get a L2 done at the end of the season meaning you could apply for a teaching role in NZ ready for whenever you get out there.

Either way, congrats, and enjoy. Are you planning to teach at your local dry slope/indoor slope?
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