
This page gives members information about:
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1) The Common Training Test for Ski Instructors (CTT), what it is, and how it works
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2) The steps PSIE are taking to align to the CTT outcome standards and to apply for recognition
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COMMON TRAINING TEST (CTT)
The CTT is based on the former Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and is an agreed test by European nations allowing for automatic recognition of qualifications and employment mobility of ski instructors.
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The Common Training Test for Ski Instructors (CTT) consists of two parts:
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A technical test which is a speed test or more precisely a Giant Slalom. This is often referred to as the Euro Test.
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A safety test which is an off piste mountain safety test which is often referred to as the Euro Security.
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The CTT is open to ski instructors who hold an EU passport and who are qualified with a training and certifying organisation that is listed in Annex 1 of the delegated regulation. Please note that the PSIE are NOT yet listed in this Annex but are seeking to be added as an awarding body. See the next section for more on this.
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ALIGNMENT AND SEEKING RECOGNITION
The PSIE are taking steps to ensure that our courses and qualifications match the outcome standards of the CTT and to seek recognition as an approved awarding body.
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Alignment
The PSIE in conjunction with with Chamonix Experience (Chamex) has developed a Back Country Education pathway (BCE). These BCE courses will be organised and delivered by Chamex who are one of our course providers. These courses have been designed to ensure that they meet to required standards and outcomes of the CTT safety test.
Recognition
The PSIE is in the process of seeking recognition from the EU in order to be added to the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/907 a Common Training Test for ski instructors under article 49b of Directive 2005/36/EC.
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We will update members as and when we have more news about this process. In the meantime members can book onto our Backcountry Education courses. ​To find out more about this pathway, the specific course outcomes, pre-course information, touring requirements, and certification click here. This is a comprehensive training program for ski instructors to develop their skills for safe travel with their guests in off piste (side country) and back country ensuring the highest professional standards of our fully certified members.
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