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Training Schedule
Training Schedule
ST1o: Sport Diving: TheoryST2: Diver Rescue: TheorySP1: Basic Life Support (BLS): Dry PracticalSS1: Rescue Skills: Sheltered WaterST3: Equipment and techniques: TheoryST4: Deeper Diving: TheoryST5: Breathing Gas Systems: TheoryST6: Going Diving: Theory
SO1: Diver Rescue: Open WaterSO2: Use of SMB: Open WaterSO3: Simulated Decompression Dive: Open WaterSO4: Compass Navigation/DSMB Deployment: Open WaterSO5: Dive Leading/Basic Skills Review: Open Water
SP2: Assistant Dive Manager: Dry Practical
SO1: Diver Rescue: Open WaterSO2: Use of SMB: Open WaterSO3: Simulated Decompression Dive: Open WaterSO4: Compass Navigation/DSMB Deployment: Open WaterSO5: Dive Leading/Basic Skills Review: Open Water
SP2: Assistant Dive Manager: Dry Practical
Course Aims
Course Aims
● To teach qualified Ocean Divers (Level 2 Autonomous Diver ISO 24801-2) the relevant theory knowledge for safe diving using either air or Nitrox mixes up to 36% oxygen for limited decompression-stop
● To teach qualified divers the necessary practical diving and rescue skills to dive safely and competently with a buddy of similar or greater experience/ qualification
● To teach the relevant theory knowledge and practical diving skills and experience to be able to act as an assistant to a Dive Manager
● To provide the foundation skills for a Sports Diver to extend their diving experience in an increasing range of diving conditions and environments
Brief-Course Overview
Brief-Course Overview
You'll attend six classroom based modules (Theory), complete a theory assessment.
You'll take part in two dry practical modules. One sheltered-water module. You'll also do five open-water modules.
Qualifications Awarded
Qualifications Awarded
● Dive 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.
● Dive with another Sports Diver, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered during their training and previous experience, under the Supervision of a Dive Manager.
● Dive with a Dive Leader, or higher grade diver, to expand their experience beyond the conditions encountered during their training, under the supervision of a Dive Manager.
● Dive to a depth initially limited to a maximum of 20m, but which can be extended progressively, under the supervision of a Qualified Instructor (QI). The QI should apply sensible depth increments according to the individual trainee’s experience and competence. Increments should be in the order of the depth progression record.
● Use nitrox breathing gas mixes of up to 36% oxygen.
● Plan and conduct dives requiring mandatory decompression stops. Maximum of 10 minutes stops on any dive and 20 minutes in any day.
Instructor Requirements
Instructor Requirements
● Open Water Instructors
Can teach all elements of the Sports Diver course.
● Theory Instructors
Can teach classroom modules unsupervised.
● Practical Instructors
Can teach sheltered water, open water and dry practical modules unsupervised.
● Assistant Open Water Instructors
Can teach classroom, sheltered-water and open-water modules under the on-site (present at the venue) supervision of an instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.
● Assistant Diving Instructors qualified to Dive Leader
Can teach classroom, sheltered-water and open-water modules under the on-site (present at the venue) supervision of an instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.
● Assistant Diving Instructors qualified to Sports Diver Can teach classroom, sheltered-water modules under the on-site (present at the venue) supervision and open-water modules under the direct (in-water) supervision of an instructor who holds the minimum qualification of BSAC Open Water Instructor.
It is the supervising Qualified Instructor who should sign off students’ training; assistants should not sign students’ official records of training.
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