BSAC DIVE LEADER
Dive Leader training concentrates on the responsibility and
safety aspects on leading other divers on an Open Water dive. Practical lessons
in Rescue Management Skills will give you the confidence and ability to deal
with those unforeseen emergencies.
Leading a dive will develop your enjoyment, confidence and experience as a
diver.
What is a BSAC Dive Leader?
A Dive Leader is defined as a diver who:
· Can plan and lead a range of dives including
those requiring detailed dive, air and decompression requirements planning.
· Has the skill and level of knowledge to progressively extend his
/ her skills to take part in a wide range of adventurous dives.
· Has rescue management skills.
· Is competent to marshal and supervise branch 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 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 marshal.
· Can conduct experience dives with trainee Ocean Divers, within the
restrictions of the conditions already encountered by the trainee Ocean Diver,
under the supervision of a dive marshal.
What do I need to start?
You will need to be a qualifies BSAC Sports Diver with
a minimum of twenty dives in a range of conditions, since qualifying as Sports
Diver, or equivalent diver training from another organization.
What will I do?
The Ocean Diver and Sports Diver Courses were biased
towards learning skills and knowledge while underpinning this with appropriate
experience. The Dive Leader course continues to build on these skills and
knowledge, but the experience element becomes increasingly important.
The Dive leader Course consists of twelve classroom lessons, a theory assessment,
seven Open Water lessons and two dry practical 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 six and seven days. (Providing that the candidate is adequately
prepared)
What is included in the course fees?
· BSAC Dive Leader Training Pack – including
the “Dive Leading” manual, Dive Leader Student notes and qualification
page for binder.
Where can I go from here?
There is still more to learn, still more experiences
to be gained. Pursue your interests, go diving, pass on your knowledge and
experience to others. Aim for the BSAC Advanced Diver qualification or follow
the BSAC Instructor training route.