Snowsport England Level 2: teach on your own
Snowsport England's Ski Instructor and Snowboard Instructor (Level 2) awards let you deliver lessons independently to a wider range of abilities on UK slopes.
In this guide
- What it is: Snowsport England's second award: Ski Instructor or Snowboard Instructor (Level 2).
- What you need first: Level 1 in the same discipline, or a recognised equivalent. The minimum age is 16.
- What you'll learn: Teaching from beginner to advanced, structured lessons, and observing riders and giving feedback.
- How long it takes: Two days (14 hours) of training and a formal one-day assessment.
- What's next: Skiers: Ski Development Coach (Levels 3 and 4). Snowboarders: coaching pathways or the BASI track.
This is where you stop assisting and start running the show.
Ski Instructor (Level 2)
You'll teach skiers beyond parallel turning, across a wider range of abilities. To get the full qualification:
- Complete a workplace training workbook.
- Log at least 20 hours of supervised teaching.
- Work with a qualified mentor and follow an individual development plan.
Snowboard Instructor (Level 2)
You'll teach from complete beginners to more advanced riders, including linked turns and flatland freestyle. To finish it:
- Complete the full course.
- Complete at least 20 hours of workplace training.
- Complete the logbook and pass the assessment, and hold current Snowsport England membership.
Both awards cover artificial slopes and indoor snow centres in the UK. To get your licence, you also need valid first aid, safeguarding training and a DBS check.
Source: Ski Instructor Level 2 and Snowboard Instructor Level 2, Snowsport England, checked October 2026.
Governing body: Snowsport England in England, Snowsport Scotland in Scotland and Snowsport Cymru Wales in Wales. They set the standards for skiing and snowboarding, so they're the official places to find out more. Instructor qualifications also come from BASI.
Typical prices, checked October 2026. The club or coach sets and bills the price.
The club map lists some of the UK clubs for this sport. It is a starting point, so check with the club before you travel. To have a coach found for you, use the enquiry form.
