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Can I get UCAS points for completing BASI courses?

Yes, completing the British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) Level 1 ski instructor courses does provide UCAS points. The UCAS Tariff points system is used for entry into higher education in the UK, and certain vocational qualifications, including some BASI courses, are eligible for these points.

Here's how the points are typically allocated:

• BASI Level 1: Eligible for Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS) Tariff points. Each Level 1 qualification gives the holder 7 UCAS tariff points up to a maximum of 35 points across all 5 possible Level 1 qualifications (Ski, Snowboard, Adaptive, Telemark and Nordic).

• BASI Level 2: Credit rated by The University of Edinburgh on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework at level 7 for 12 Credits.

UCAS tariff points are used to translate qualifications into a points system that universities, colleges, and conservatoires use as entry requirements. The new tariff points for BASI Qualifications will allow BASI instructors to gain recognition from higher education establishments for their hard work and achievements within snow sports instruction. 

As an example, qualifying as a Level 1 Ski Instructor will give a student almost as many points towards their application as moving from a C to an A grade in an AS Level qualification and qualifying as both a Level 1 Ski and Snowboard instructor will give a student more points than moving from an E to an A in an AS Level qualification.

The recognition of these qualifications should allow learners to take a more versatile approach in building their applications for higher education, gaining recognition for all their achievements & development rather than just the more traditional academic achievements.