Overview
The DSAC club structure is the ideal place in which to learn how to dive, and to grow your skills and experiences. It is also an excellent environment for picking up tips and tricks from other experienced divers with the same passion for the sport as yourself. We offer the following globally recognised, BSAC-accredited diver qualification training program:
The DSAC club structure is the ideal place in which to learn how to dive, and to grow your skills and experiences. It is also an excellent environment for picking up tips and tricks from other experienced divers with the same passion for the sport as yourself. We offer the following globally recognised, BSAC-accredited diver qualification training program:
progression-chart-sept2019 (1).pdfOcean Diver
Ocean Diver
An Ocean Diver is defined as a diver who is competent to conduct dives:
An Ocean Diver is defined as a diver who is competent to conduct dives:
- With another Ocean Diver or with a Sports Diver, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered during their training
- With another Ocean Diver or with a Sports Diver, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered during their training
- With a Dive Leader or higher grade, to expand their experience beyond the conditions encountered during their training, under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- With a Dive Leader or higher grade, to expand their experience beyond the conditions encountered during their training, under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- To a depth which is initially limited to the maximum experienced during training, but which can subsequently be extended progressively, under the supervision of a Nationally Qualified Instructor (NQI), to a maximum of 20m
- To a depth which is initially limited to the maximum experienced during training, but which can subsequently be extended progressively, under the supervision of a Nationally Qualified Instructor (NQI), to a maximum of 20m
- Using breathing gas mixes of Air, Nitrox32 or Nitrox36
- Using breathing gas mixes of Air, Nitrox32 or Nitrox36
- Not requiring mandatory decompression stops
- Not requiring mandatory decompression stops
- Under the on-site supervision of a Dive Manager with respect to site selection, conditions and dive plan where other divers, capable of providing assistance and rescue, are available at the surface
- Under the on-site supervision of a Dive Manager with respect to site selection, conditions and dive plan where other divers, capable of providing assistance and rescue, are available at the surface
- Within BSAC safe diving recommendations
- Within BSAC safe diving recommendations
Course overview:
Course overview:
- 6 classroom modules
- 6 classroom modules
- A theory assessment
- A theory assessment
- A basic swimming assessment
- A basic swimming assessment
- 5 sheltered-water modules
- 5 sheltered-water modules
- 4 open-water modules
- 4 open-water modules
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Sports Diver
Sports Diver
A Sports Diver is defined as a diver who is competent to:
A Sports Diver is defined as a diver who is competent to:
- Conduct dives with an Ocean Diver within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered by the Ocean Diver during their training, and under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- Conduct dives with an Ocean Diver within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered by the Ocean Diver during their training, and under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- Conduct dives with another Sports Diver, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered during their training or previous experience
- Conduct dives with another Sports Diver, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered during their training or previous experience
- Conduct dives with a Dive Leader or higher grade, to expand their experience beyond that previously encountered, under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- Conduct dives with a Dive Leader or higher grade, to expand their experience beyond that previously encountered, under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- Dive to a depth which is initially limited to 20m, but which can subsequently be extended progressively, under the supervision of a Nationally Qualified Instructor (NQI), to a maximum of 35m
- Dive to a depth which is initially limited to 20m, but which can subsequently be extended progressively, under the supervision of a Nationally Qualified Instructor (NQI), to a maximum of 35m
- Use breathing gas mixes up to Nitrox 36
- Use breathing gas mixes up to Nitrox 36
- Plan and conduct dives requiring mandatory decompression stops
- Plan and conduct dives requiring mandatory decompression stops
- Rescue a casualty and provide Basic Life Support
- Rescue a casualty and provide Basic Life Support
- Conduct dives where other divers, capable of providing assistance and rescue management skills, are available at the surface
- Conduct dives where other divers, capable of providing assistance and rescue management skills, are available at the surface
- Conduct dives within BSAC safe diving recommendations
- Conduct dives within BSAC safe diving recommendations
Course overview:
Course overview:
- 6 classroom modules
- 6 classroom modules
- A theory assessment
- A theory assessment
- 2 dry practical modules
- 2 dry practical modules
- 1 sheltered-water module
- 1 sheltered-water module
- 1 optional refresher/orientation dive
- 1 optional refresher/orientation dive
- 5 open-water modules
- 5 open-water modules
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Dive Leader
Dive Leader
A Dive Leader is defined as a diver who:
A Dive Leader is defined as a diver who:
- Can plan and lead a range of dives including those requiring detailed dive, breathing gas and decompression requirements planning
- Can plan and lead a range of dives including those requiring detailed dive, breathing gas and decompression requirements planning
- Has the skill and level of knowledge to progressively extend their skills to take part in a wide range of adventurous dives
- Has the skill and level of knowledge to progressively extend their skills to take part in a wide range of adventurous dives
- Has rescue management skills
- Has rescue management skills
- Is competent to manage and supervise dives to locations well known to the Branch, or using experienced skippers, or in conditions not normally described as 'challenging'
- Is competent to manage and supervise dives to locations well known to the Branch, or using experienced skippers, or in conditions not normally described as 'challenging'
- Can dive to a depth which is initially limited to 35m, but which can subsequently be extended progressively to a maximum of 50m
- Can dive to a depth which is initially limited to 35m, but which can subsequently be extended progressively to a maximum of 50m
- Can conduct dives with divers of any grade, to expand their experience beyond that previously encountered by those divers, under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- Can conduct dives with divers of any grade, to expand their experience beyond that previously encountered by those divers, under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- Can conduct experience building dives with trainee Ocean Divers, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered by the trainee Ocean Diver, and under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- Can conduct experience building dives with trainee Ocean Divers, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered by the trainee Ocean Diver, and under the supervision of a Dive Manager
Course overview:
Course overview:
- 12 classroom lessons
- 12 classroom lessons
- A theory assessment
- A theory assessment
- 8 open water lessons
- 8 open water lessons
- 2 dry practical lessons
- 2 dry practical lessons
- 20 dives (which may include the open water lessons), in a range of conditions since qualifying as a Sports Diver
- 20 dives (which may include the open water lessons), in a range of conditions since qualifying as a Sports Diver
- Completed a minimum of 60 dives in total on qualification of which a minimum of 40 dives since Ocean Diver (or equivalent)
- Completed a minimum of 60 dives in total on qualification of which a minimum of 40 dives since Ocean Diver (or equivalent)
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Advanced Diver
Advanced Diver
An Advanced Diver is defined as a diver who is comprehensively trained, experienced and responsible, and who can manage and supervise
An Advanced Diver is defined as a diver who is comprehensively trained, experienced and responsible, and who can manage and supervise
- A wide range of adventurous and challenging diving activities
- A wide range of adventurous and challenging diving activities
- Branch diving expeditions to explore unfamiliar locations
- Branch diving expeditions to explore unfamiliar locations
- Branch diving activities including dives utilising developing technology and techniques
- Branch diving activities including dives utilising developing technology and techniques
Other Certifying Agencies
Other Certifying Agencies
The BSAC training program and qualifications are globally recognised. However, if you have an existing certirfication, the following chart will help you understand how that qualification aligns with the BSAC system, in order that you can continue to grow your skills
The BSAC training program and qualifications are globally recognised. However, if you have an existing certirfication, the following chart will help you understand how that qualification aligns with the BSAC system, in order that you can continue to grow your skills
16bsac-equivalency-chart.pdf