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BSAC launches Primary Donate Workshop
BSAC HAS JUST RELEASED ITS NEW Primary Donate Workshop , designed to support Twin-set Divers to safely dive using the alternative primary donate ( PD ) method in an out-of-gas situation .
Aimed at already-qualified twin-set divers , or divers currently completing the BSAC Twin-set Diver course , the Primary Donate Workshop is an entirely optional add-on for members wanting to use that specific technique .
While BSAC ’ s preferred method in an outof-gas situation is to take the alternative supply ( AS ) from stowage , the optional Primary Donate Workshop ensures divers who choose this technique can do so appropriately and safely . The workshop also covers the skills needed to reconfigure kit back to the more usual AS take set up .
Prior to the launch of the new Primary Donate Workshop , BSAC members have been able to dive within their clubs using the PD method if they have been trained
with an appropriate external agency . The addition of the new workshop now means that members wanting to use primary donate can receive a high standard of training in the technique from within BSAC , their region or their own club .
BSAC ’ s Head of Diving and Training , Dom Robinson , said the new workshop was a welcome addition to BSAC ’ s existing training programme .
“ By adding the Primary Donate Workshop to our current suite of optional training courses , we can now give our members greater choice and ensure they are able to access the training that they want .”
The Primary Donate Workshop can either be run independently , or as an optional addon to BSAC ’ s existing Twin-set Diver course , which will continue to focus on the take the alternative supply from stowage method only .
You can read more about the Primary Donate Workshop in action in this issue ’ s Learning Curve .
“ The optional Primary Donate Workshop will also enable divers to confidently switch back to the more usual configuration when it is more appropriate to do so ,” Dom added .
The Primary Donate Workshop is open to already-trained twin-set divers or members currently completing or planning to complete BSAC ’ s Twin-set Diver course . It includes two workshop sessions , a dry skills session and an in-water lesson and is relevant to twin-set divers who use either a back or sidemount kit configuration .
The workshop can be delivered via the Regional Teams or within your own club , subject to instructor availability . Alternatively , you can book on one of the scheduled events at bsac . com / events
For more information on the new Primary Donate Workshop go to bsac . com / primarydonate
Would you like to teach the Primary Donate Workshop within your club ?
Existing BSAC Twin-set Instructors who have a recognised other agency qualification that uses primary donate can automatically teach the Primary Donate Workshop . An email will be sent to all BSAC Twin-set Instructors asking for those with other agency qualifications to submit them for approval . BSAC Twin-set Instructors without a recognised Primary Donate qualification will need to first complete the Primary Donate Workshop before they can teach the technique . For more information on teaching the Primary Donate Workshop go to bsac . com / instructPDW or email drt @ bsac . com
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