Key Program Information
Format:
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Pre-course eLearning
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2-days on-snow training & evaluation
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Purpose:
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Build versatility into your skiing & teaching
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​Gain a deeper understanding of how skiing works
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Improve the effectiveness of your teaching
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Make better informed decisions
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Recognition:
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Dual certification PSIE & PSIC Level 2
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Widely recognised across Canadian resorts
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Learning Outcomes:
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Using the Challenge Zone effectively with your learners
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Psychological and emotional safety
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Using Adventure Builder concept and components
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Using the Technical Blueprint to build a purpose
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Skiing performance versatility
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Course Provider:
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Parallel Dreams Coaching in conjunction with the PSIE
Who is it for?
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The Level 2 Conversion Course is for Level 2 ski instructors from any recognised association/organisation e.g., BASI, IASI, APSI, NZSIA, PSIA etc. ​
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The course is for those instructors who want to gain a PSIE/C certification in addition to the qualification they already hold.
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It is for instructors who are open to challenging themselves and their existing knowledge, who are curious, willing to experiment, and who want to develop their teaching craft.
What you'll learn
During the 2-days you will learn about:
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The Adventure - Fun, Safe, Learning
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The Adventure Builder
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Connect & Create
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Facilitate & Feedback
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Practice & Play
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The Technical Blueprint
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The Method
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About making your skiing more versatile through steered short and medium turns on different terrain and in different corridors.
Dates & fees
For the 2026/27 season the L2 conversion will take place in Cervinia, Italy, and Les Contamines, France.
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The dates are as follows:
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12th & 13th December 2026 - Cervinia
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13th & 14th March 2027 - Les Contamines
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The 2-day course costs: €250
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In addition, you will need to join the PSIE prior to registering onto the course. Course registration is required in order to access the online eLearning, the members resource hub, and member's App.
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FAQ's
Q. Are the 2-days an assessment?
A. The 2-days are continual training and evaluation. At the PSIE we believe in an education first approach with evaluation being continual and students given many opportunities to meet the learning outcomes.
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Q. Do I have to be a member of the PSIE to take the conversion course?
A. Yes. Membership options include 1, 3 and 5 years.
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If you have other questions about this course please connect with our team via email.
