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Training for Ski Patroller Rescuers Level 1

Ski Andorra organizes and coordinates, together with the Andorran Government, the Level 1 Ski Patroller training that is carried out with the French training organization, GRETA.
The qualification obtained is a national diploma of Level 1 ski patroler, modality alpine skiing. It is a French diploma, awarded by the Ministry of Education of France.
In Andorra, the Ministry of the Presidency, Economy and Business validates this diploma and grants the title of Level 1 Ski Patroller.
This training is organized in Andorra every two years, and takes place annually in the Pyrenees or the Alps.
The Level 1 Ski Patroller course lasts five weeks. The training is divided into two parts: one week of mountain training (theoretical) and the rest of the specific training (practical).

TRAINING PROGRAM

Module 1. General knowledge of the mountain (35 hours):

• Specificities of the mountain.
• Meteorology.
• Basic knowledge about snow and avalanches.
• Regulations.
• Functions of the Ski Patroller
• Quality, occupational safety and environment.

Module 2. Specialized training (126 hours):

• Certified knowledge of the ski area (management of slopes, trails, protection devices, PIDA's)
• Interpersonal communication skills, customer service and information.
• Rescue and evacuation techniques.

Final exam (14 hours)
Requirements for pister training

• Be over 18 years old.
• Take the technical test (with a validity of two years).
• Have the PSE1 and the PSE2 (with recycling up to date).

SKI PATROLLER TRAINING

There are three degrees for the training of a lifeguard-pister. The first grade is organized in Andorra.

Training for Ski Patroller Rescuers Level 1

Ski Andorra organitza i coordina, juntament amb el Govern d’Andorra, la formació de pister socorrista de primer grau que es fa amb l’organisme de formació francès Greta Midi Pyrénées Ouest.

The qualification obtained is a national diploma of Level 1 ski patroler, modality alpine skiing. It is a French diploma, awarded by the Ministry of Education of France.

A Andorra, el Ministeri d’Interior convalida aquest diploma i atorga el títol de pister socorrista de primer grau.

This training is organized in Andorra every two years, and takes place annually in the Pyrenees or the Alps.
The Level 1 Ski Patroller course lasts five weeks. The training is divided into two parts: one week of mountain training (theoretical) and the rest of the specific training (practical).

TRAINING PROGRAM

Module 1. General knowledge of the mountain (35 hours):

• Specificities of the mountain.
• Meteorology.
• Basic knowledge about snow and avalanches.
• Regulations.
• Functions of the Ski Patroller
• Quality, occupational safety and environment.

Module 2. Specialized training (126 hours):

• Certified knowledge of the ski area (management of slopes, trails, protection devices, PIDA's)
• Interpersonal communication skills, customer service and information.
• Rescue and evacuation techniques.

Final exam (14 hours)
Requirements for pister training

• Be over 18 years old.

• Take the technical test (with a validity of two years).
• Have PSE1 and PSE2 (up to date with renewals).

Technical test

The technical test is the entrance test to the Level 1 ski patrol training, and an absolute requirement to be eligible to enter the training.
The technical test, alpine skiing modality, aims to evaluate the candidateʼs ability to ski in a varied and unprepared itinerary, in all types of snow.
It is comprised of making a descent with a minimum gradient of 300 meters in all types of snow. A prior reconnaissance and a single descent is expected. It is a demanding test, which requires a high level of skiing as well as good physical condition.
Ski Andorra organizes a technical test annually. The technical test is valid for two years. To access the Level 1 ski patrol training it is necessary that the technical test is valid. Registration is done through Ski Andorra.
Requirements to register for the technical test:
  • 18 years old or older
  • Have the Arrow (Flèche de vermeil level)
  • Present a medical certificate of fitness for skiing.

DATE: pending confirmation

Flèche de vermeil

In order to register for the technical test, it is essential to present the Arrow (Flèche de vermeil level) title. This test consists of doing a giant slalom that is accredited by the ESF (French Ski School).

The French ski schools organize this ski test, open to the general public, during the winter season. It is necessary to get information directly from the ESF.

In Andorra, an annual Flèche de vermeil test is organized to obtain this title. Registration must be done through Ski Andorra.

DATE: pending confirmation

Contact

Av. Carlemany, 68 – Illa Carlemany
Office nº 502, 5th floor
AD700 Escaldes-Engordany
Andorra
(+376) 805 200
skiandorra@skiandorra.ad
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