BSAC 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.
What is a BSAC Sports Diver?
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 Marshal.
· Conduct dives with another Sports Diver within the restriction of
the conditions already encountered by 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 Marshal.
· 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 to a maximum of 35m.
· Plan and conduct dives requiring mandatory decompression stops.
· Rescue a casualty and provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
· Conduct dives where other divers, capable of providing assistance
and rescue management skills, are available at the surface.
· Conduct dives within BSAC safe diving practice recommendations.
What do I need to start?
You will need to be a BSAC Ocean Diver, or have a recognized
Entry Level qualification in Scuba Diving, equivalent to BSAC Ocean Diver,
and be a member of the BSAC.
What will I do?
The Sports Diver course consists of six classroom lessons,
a theory assessment, a dry practical lesson, one sheltered water lesson and
five open water lessons.
How long will it take?
All practical training in both sheltered and open water
includes the achievement of specific performance standards at appropriate
points throughout the lessons. Generally, we find that the course can be completed
in between four and five days.
What is included in the course fees?
· BSAC Sports Diver Training Pack – including
Sports Diver Student notes and qualification page for binder.
Where can I go from here?
Go diving and build up your experience, learn new skills
through BSAC Skill Development Courses, continue your diving education through
the BSAC Dive Leader Course.