THE ULTIMATE GAP YEAR SKI SEASON
A gap year ski season is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Since 2008, Powder Byrne has offered our students a real mountain ski programme with a chance to become a fully qualified ski instructor and
a lifetime experience they’ll never forget!
The exclusive, 18 week, Piste to Profession programme combines a multitude of ski industry disciplines, a unique all-round snowsports experience, and sought-after professional opportunities, designed to challenge students both on and off the slopes.
Choosing Powder Byrne provides students and parents with added peace of mind. Piste to Profession students complete the programme with an internationally recognised ski instructor qualifications, new lifelong friends, incredible mountain memories and professional experience, with an impressive set of skills to add to their CVs.
Applications for Winter Season 2020-2021 are now open. The programme price is from £11,950 per person.
The programme commences in December and runs 17/18 weeks until the end of the season in April. Students will be living throughout the season in Switzerland and may be required to travel to different resorts to complete certain elements.
PROGRAMME FEATURES & MODULES
Ski Instruction & Coaching
COMPREHENSIVE SKI INSTRUCTION AND COACHING TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SKI EXAMINATIONS
Ski Instructor Qualifications
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH SWISS SKI SCHOOL & BASI QUALIFICATIONS
Ski School Shadowing
ALL NECCESSARY SHADOWING HOURS WITH SKI SCHOOLS AS REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Assessments & Training Feedback
REGULAR ASSESSMENTS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON TO AID PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Health & Safety Training
HEALTH AND SAFETY & FIRST AID TRAINING
Ski Race Training
SKI RACE TRAINING AND WORLD CUP EXPERIENCE
Children Ski Development
CHILDRENS SKI DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Snowsports Experience
SNOWSPORTS EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND KNOWLEDGE
SOS Training
SOS & MOUNTAIN AWARENESS EXPERIENCE
Off-Piste / All-Mountain Training
OFF-PISTE AND ALL-MOUNTAIN TERRAIN SKI TRAINING
Multi-discipline
PREPARING YOU FOR FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Tour Operator Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
A season like no other
OTHER ACTIVITIES
THE PISTE TO PROFESSION PROGRAMME
The programme includes the following;
– Return flights and transfers –
– Self-catered accommodation in close proximity to lifts and amenities –
– In-resort programme co-ordinator –
– DBS Check –
– Specialist Winter Medical Insurance Policy –
– Ski Instructors Insurance –
– Specialist 24/7 support –
– Pre-travel assistance to arrange any additional details –
– Special offers and arrangements for parents visits through the season –
Employment and future training opportunities
After successful completion of the programme, many of our students have wished to return to continue gaining further qualifications with us or have worked through Powder Byrne and partners as ski instructors all over the world.
Applicant Requirements
– Good work ethic –
– Commitment to training and exams –
– Willingness to gain personal and professional skills –
– Good time management and ability to self-study for required coursework –
– At least 8 weeks ski experience –
All applicants will be required to attend an interview with the programme managers to confirm the suitability for the programme.
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ONCE A CLIENT, ALWAYS A CLIENT
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AN ESTABLISHED BRAND THAT YOU CAN TRUST
