Courses - BSAC

Ocean Diver

An entry level course designed for someone without any scuba diving experience or certification.

You will learn the basics of diving theory followed by essential skills taught in a pool or confined water environment and participate in

• 5 open water dives
• 7 Theory Lessons
• Theory Assessment
• Swimming Assessment
• 5 Open Water Lessons
• 5 Sheltered Water Lessons

Course duration 5 days 

Sports Diver

This builds on the knowledge and experience gained on the Ocean diver course. You will be taught more theory and dive practice. Covering all aspects including decompression diving, diving safety, rescue skills, assisted ascents and participate in

• 5 open water dives
• 6 Classroom Lessons
• Theory Assessment
• Dry Practical Lesson
• 1 Sheltered Water Lesson
• 5 Open Water Lessons

Course duration 4 days

Dive Leader

This is the first leadership level of certification. As a Dive Leader you will lead trainee divers, demonstrating the correct procedures and using the skills required. All of which builds confidence in your ability as a Dive Leader.

Emphasis is on diver rescue techniques, situation avoidance, signs, symptoms and treatment of diving disorders. During your open water dives your skills will be practiced and assessed and classroom work will include theory assessments.

• 12 Theory Lessons
• Theory Assessment
• 7 Open Water Lessons
• 2 Dry Practical Lessons
• 20 Dives Since Sport Diver Qualification

Course duration 10 days

Advanced Diver

A very high level of theory and open water lessons are taught in the Advanced diver course. Covering a full range of diving and seamanship skills including small boats, navigation, chart work, organising and planning dives for a variety of situations.

• 4 Theory Lessons
• Theory Assessment
• Dry Practical Lessons
• 2 Open Water Lessons
• 20 Dives since Dive Leader Qualification in varied conditions.

Course duration 10 days POA

Advanced Nitrox

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Extended Range

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Skill Development Courses are available on request.

All courses are performance based.

Courses need to be booked 3 weeks minimum to start date.

BSAC - A Brief History

The British Sub Aqua Club was formed and is run by enthusiastic and dedicated members, the club has successfully competed with commercially orientated bodies and has thrived in the process. From its beginnings the club has received world-wide recognition as a leader, standard-setter and innovator in the field of sport diving.

The BSAC was formed in London in the autumn of 1953 by a number of "persons interested in underwater activities" whose aim was "to promote underwater exploration, science and safety in these activities". The club's founder was Oscar Gugen assisted by Peter Small, a keen diver who tragically died a few years later in the world's first dive to the depth of 1,000 feet.

The BSAC quickly became a significant force in sports diving and by the end of 1954 it had been recognised in Britain as the governing body for the new sport of underwater swimming, a responsibility which it still retains.

The growth of the British Sub Aqua Club has been phenomenal. At the time of its first Annual General Meeting in December 1953. the Club had approximately 100 members by January 1955 the membership had grown to over 1,100.

In 1976 the Club responded to a growing demand for commercial training of sports divers by establishing the BSAC School system. BSAC Schools are independent businesses which are authorised to train and award a number of BSAC diving qualifications. There are currently over 200 BSAC Schools world-wide.

From the outset the Club has been active internationally and by 1987 had established a network of branches throughout the world with over 14 per cent of its membership located outside the UK. During 1987 the BSAC formed a wholly owned subsidiary, BSAC International. BSAC International soon expanded and by the end of 1987 had entered into an agreement with a Japanese Company and BSAC Japan was formed.

BSAC approved the use of Nitrox by BSAC members, heralding the beginning of the development of mixed gas diving in the club. Through the '90s the BSAC carefully tracked the development of new technologies involving the use of mixed gases and rebreathers, introducing them into diver training as programmes are developed.

A new qualification, Ocean Diver, was introduced, initially to be offered only by BSAC Schools. This was backed up by a completely new set of training material, including a dedicated video and a CD-Rom for instructors.

The BSAC has some 45,000 members which makes it the largest single diving Club in the world.