L3 Technical
Course
The most technically demanding BASI module. Five days of modern technique and skills, building demo-level skiing to the highest professional standard on every kind of terrain Gudauri offers.
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Elite Technique.
Every Terrain.
The L3 Technical Course is the cornerstone of the Level 3 pathway — and the most demanding module in the BASI ski instructor framework. Over five days in Gudauri, candidates develop the technical skiing ability required to operate at the highest level of professional instruction.
The course goes far beyond confident parallel skiing. The standard requires a deep understanding of the BASI Skill Set and the ability to perform and demonstrate technique across every terrain type and snow condition — from groomed red and black pistes to off-piste and variable snow. You are expected to ski at a level that is genuinely impressive to your students.
The course teaches the most modern techniques and skills in skiing today, with a strong focus on developing your demo abilities — accurate, clean demonstrations of any turn or task, on demand, that show your students exactly what great skiing looks like.
Not included: Accommodation, lift pass, ski equipment, and BASI exam fee. We can help arrange all of these — ask us when you enquire.
Where You'll
Train
Georgia's largest ski resort, high in the Greater Caucasus. Wide, treeless slopes and big open bowls give you every kind of terrain you need to train and be assessed — all in one place.
- Lifts up to 3,279 m on Mt. Sadzele
- 75–80 km of groomed runs — the longest over 7 km
- Open off-piste terrain right beside the pistes
What You Need
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BASI Level 2 or EquivalentYou need a current BASI Level 2 ski instructor qualification. Transfer is possible for instructors holding an equivalent Level 2 qualification from another snowsport association — contact us and we will confirm your eligibility.
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Active BASI Membership & LicenceYour BASI membership and annual teaching licence must both be current at the time of the course.
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Strong Black Run AbilityConfident, dynamic skiing on black terrain is required. Candidates arriving at red-run standard will struggle significantly. Time on demanding terrain before the course is strongly advised.
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Physical & Ski FitnessFive full days of high-intensity skiing on demanding terrain. Arrive in excellent physical condition with significant recent on-snow time — ideally on black and off-piste.
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Recent Professional Teaching ExperienceCandidates are expected to have been working as ski instructors since qualifying at Level 2. The L3 Technical standard builds directly on what experienced professional teaching develops.
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Travel & Ski InsurancePolicy must cover professional ski instructor training and off-piste activity with medical evacuation cover.
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Valid Outdoor First Aid CertificateCurrent 2-day minimum OFA required. Ensure this has not expired since your Level 2 course.
How You're Assessed
01 — Technical Skiing
Candidates ski designated runs on black and advanced red terrain. Assessment covers the full BASI Skill Set — edge, pressure, stance, rotation, and line — across free skiing, specific drills, and demonstration turns. The standard is elite: technique must be consistent, precise, and visually compelling across all conditions encountered on assessment day.
Candidates should be able to ski any terrain Gudauri offers on the day without their technique deteriorating under pressure. Inconsistency or compensatory habits that were tolerated at L2 standard will be assessed negatively at L3.
Pass Criteria
Your skiing must meet the L3 standard consistently, on every run you are asked to ski. The L3 Technical standard is materially higher than any previous BASI assessment.
Result & Feedback
Results on Day 5. Comprehensive written feedback for every candidate. Feedback is specific, technical, and actionable — the foundation of your continued development toward the remaining L3 modules or further professional goals.