BSAC OCEAN DIVER
This course will provide 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 instructor.
What is a BSAC Ocean Diver?
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 a Dive leader, or higher grade, to expand their experience beyond
the conditions encountered during their training, under the supervision of
a Dive Marshal.
· 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 to a maximum of 20 m.
· Not requiring mandatory safety stops.
· Under the on-site supervision of a Dive Marshall 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 practice recommendations
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit,
and comfortable in the water can achieve the Ocean Diver certification.
· Click here for notes on age
What will I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals
of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this qualification
by completing seven classroom lessons, a theory assessment, a basic swimming
assessment, five sheltered water lessons, and five open water lessons.
How long will it take?
This course is performance based. You proceed as you
demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace
that is comfortable for you. Generally, we find that the course can be completed
in between four and five days.
What is included in the course fees?
· BSAC Ocean Diver Training Pack – including
“The Diving Manual”, Ocean Diver Student Notes, Binder and Qualification
Certificate.
Where can I go from here?
After completing your Ocean Dive course, you'll want
to continue your dive education and gain diving experience. There is no better
way to do this than by joining the “Biggest Diving Club in the World”
The British Sub Aqua Club. For a full list of branches and benefits dive in
to www.bsac.com