DIVER GRADES
From beginner to experienced, North Glos BSAC provides a full training programme that enables divers to progress through a framework of qualifications at their own pace.
There are five internationally-recognised BSAC diver
grades, from the entry level Ocean Diver through to our
highest grade, First Class Diver.
BSAC Diver
Grades
BSAC has been training people to dive
since the early 1950s. During this time the Diver Training
Programme has been regularly updated and improved to keep
pace with developments in equipment and diving knowledge.
The programme is designed to build confidence and
self-reliance, whilst keeping safety uppermost.
Diving skills are taught progressively so that each new experience is built upon step by step. Following basic training in the safety of a swimming pool or protected area, students soon complete their first open water dives to achieve Ocean Diver certification. This progression continues to Sports Diver and beyond, where open water skills and techniques are further developed and experience gained.
All diver training courses are delivered by qualified instructors over a series of Thursday evening sessions and weekend open water training, there are also a series of corresponding evening lectures to accompany the training.
Ocean Diver
You will learn to dive on
this entry level course. Max depth 20m.
More information on the Ocean Diver course
Sports Diver
Depth can be built
progressively to a maximum of 35m after qualifying. Sports
Divers can embark on the first stage of the route of
instruction.
More information on the Sports Diver course
Dive Leader
Dive Leader training covers
responsibilities and safety of leading other divers. Depth
can be built progressively to a maximum of 50m after
qualifying. Dive Leaders are eligible to progress to Open
Water Instructor.
More information on the Dive Leader course
Advanced Diver
Divers gain experience
in planning dives at different sites and different
circumstances. Additional experience will be gained in using
small boats, chartwork. navigation and many other related
skills. Advanced Divers are eligible to progress to Advanced
Instructor.
More information on the Advanced Diver course
First Class Diver
BSAC's highest diving
grade which requires a higher than average level of
theoretical knowledge, organisational and personal diving
skills.