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Interski Snowsport School AVMS Test

What is the AVMS Test and how does it affect me?

The Aosta Valley autonomous region restricts non-Italian nationals from working more than 7 days each winter season. However, for those who sit and pass the AVMS Test, this entitlement is increased to 28 days per winter season for the rest of your life! The test is divided into three elements and each must be passed to attain the entitlement.

For those wishing to take the test, the Interski Snowsport School will provide professional training in all three elements of the test to ensure the maximum pass rate.

Will it cost me anything to take the AVMS test?

Completing and handing in your dossier is completely free. Provide us with the required information and we will do the rest.

Taking the actual test is heavily subsidised by Interski as part of our continual committment to our Snowsport School and as a result we are able to offer both options at a fantastic price.

- AVMS Test Only............................£TBC
- AVMS Test and Training Week........£TBC

The dates for the winter 08/09 tests will be be as follows:

- 10th January 2009
- 28th February 2009

What are the three elements of the AVMS test?

The test is divided into three parts as stated below:

Part A
Basic Language		 Part B
Alpine Skiing or Boarding		 Part C
Mountain Safety / First Aid
The ability to demonstrate possession of some simple verbal expressions (French or Italian), sufficient to alert the rescue services. Skiing - GS against the clock. Target set by a pace setter. Male/female time differentiation (approximately 40% male, 50% female).

Boarding - technical ability (various turns, fakie forward, basic free-style).		 Ability to manage basic rescue and First Aid techniques (taken in English).

What's included in the price?

In a nutshell - everything!

Our infra-structure and presence in the Aosta Valley allows us to easily provide all that is needed. Each option includes the following:

- Return coach travel
- Half board accommodation (with lunch taken on the mountain)
- Lift pass
- 2½ days of race training
- AVMS Test entrance and administration fees

Should you decide to take the Training Week also, you will arrive in resort the week prior to the test and will receive a week of race training in preparation. This second week includes everything as set out above.

Taking the AVMS Test Step One - The Dossier

In order for you to book a place on an AVMS Test Week, you must first complete a dossier. You can obtain a dossier and a guide to completing it, from either the UK Office or from the downloads page on this site. Once completed simply post it back to us with all the relevant information indicated in the guide and we'll present it to the local authorities on your behalf.

Taking the AVMS Test Step Two - Booking The Test

Once you have completed your dossier and it has been presented to, and accepted by the AVMS Authorities, you now have two options available to you:

- Book on the AVMS Test Week or;
- Book on the AVMS Training and Test Week

We will provide you with all the literature and training you will require to succeed in all three parts of the test. If you feel that you are not as experienced as you would like to be for the GS race, we also offer a full week of race training prior to the AVMS Test Week.

Should you have any queries regarding any of the above or other areas of the process, then please do not hesitate to get in touch on +44 (0)1623 456333 or enquiries@interskisnowsportschool.co.uk.

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