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The BSAC has been training
people to dive since the early fifties. During this time the
Diver Training Programme has been regularly updated and
improved, to keep pace with developments in equipment and
diving knowledge. The programme is designed to build
confidence and self-reliance, whilst keeping safety
uppermost.
Diving skills are taught progressively so that each new
experience is built upon step by step. Following basic
training in the safety of a swimming pool or protected area,
students soon complete their first open water dives to
achieve Ocean Diver certification. This progression
continues to Sports Diver and beyond, where open water
skills and techniques are further developed and experience
gained.
Ocean Diver
This course provides you with the essential knowledge
and skills needed to prepare for open water diving.
Learning to dive is all about learning to use your
equipment properly and safely. The
Ocean Diver
training course concentrates on preparing you for this
in the safety of a swimming pool or sheltered water and
then introducing you to open water in a controlled and
safe manner. This also gives you the opportunity to
practice safety skills in the company of a qualified
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Sports Diver
In
Sports Diver
training, the emphasis is on building a sound foundation
of open water diving skills and experience through a
series of structured practical lessons. Once you have
gained this open water experience with a qualified
instructor, you are ready to take part in dives with
other Sports Divers or those of higher grades. |
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Dive Leader
Dive Leader training concentrates
on the responsibilities and safety aspects of leading
other divers on an open water dive. Practical lessons in
rescue management and rescue skills will give you the
confidence and ability to deal with those unforeseen
emergencies. Leading a dive will develop your enjoyment,
confidence and experience as a diver.
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Advanced Diver
The
Advanced Diver course further
develops your knowledge and skills. You will gain
experience in planning and organising dives at different
sites and under different circumstances. Additional
experience will be gained in using small boats,
chartwork. navigation and many other related skills. The
BSAC consider this grade as being a fully trained diver. |
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First Class Diver
The BSAC's highest diving grade which requires a higher
than average level of theoretical knowledge,
organisational and personal diving skills. The
First Class Diver award is a culmination of
a number of years' diving experience. BSAC 1st Class
Divers are assessed through nationally conducted
examinations. |
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