SSCD Guide Training

Guide Training Format

The Guide Training scheme enables volunteers to train, qualify and register as guides, the scheme embodies the ethos that the needs of the skier are paramount, on and off skis. The 24-hour commitment a guide makes requires care, patience and understanding. There are minimum skiing ability and age restrictions to become a guide, plus all the safeguarding and government requirements.

There are 3 levels of qualification, Grade 3,2,1. 

  • Grade 3 – Requires a weekend disability awareness course, plus 10 hours of logged contact time and Level 4 UK Snowlife Ski Award competence achieved.
  • Grade 2 – Requires you are a current grade 3, a week-long Grade 2 Guide Training Course, 20 hours logged, supported on a ski holiday, Level 6 UK Snowlife Ski Award competence achieved and be endorsed by a disabled skier they have worked with
  • Grade 1 – Requires you are a current grade 2, supported minimum of 2 ski holidays, endorsement for show course tutor or holiday organiser, Level 8 UK Snowlife Ski Award competence achieved

Enjoyed the course I have learnt so much and have been on a physical and emotional journey. I feel my awareness about disability has improved dramatically & I feel much more confident in being able to assist and help. The instructors have been very patient and answered all questions. I would highly recommend this course to others. Thank you SSCD

Genie Jewell-Smith

Dates

Next Course October 2023

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