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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHEME
Want to see all your training options ? Download the BSAC diver training progression chart at bsac . com / dtp
Become a BSAC Instructor !
From Sports Diver , you can start training to become an Instructor . Your first step is the Instructor Foundation Course , which qualifies you as an Assistant Diving Instructor . From there , you can progress to Open Water Instructor and beyond ... to National Instructor . For the full list of BSAC Instructor grades and courses , go to bsac . com / instruct
Skill Development Courses
BSAC offers a wide range of special interest courses , designed to ensure you get the very best from your diving . With each course usually one or two days in duration , our Skill Development Courses ( SDCs ) are regularly held by Regional Coaching Teams , BSAC Centres and can also be staged in clubs . So , whether your interest is in rescue , wrecks or photography , there ’ s a BSAC specialist course for everybody . For the complete list of all BSAC ’ s Skill Development Courses go to bsac . com / sdc

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHEME

DATE
COURSE
LOCATION
PREREQUISITE
JULY
5
Theory Instructor Exam
Webinar online
IFC + DL
5
Open Water Instructor Course
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
IFC + DL
5
Instructor Crossover Course
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
DL plus other agency instructor qual
8
Practical Instructor Exam
Spring Valley Lakes
IFC + OWIC
22-23
First Class Diver Practical Exam
Southern
AD
AUGUST
15
Theory Instructor Exam
Webinar online
IFC
19-23
National Instructor Exam
Dunoon , South Scotland
FCD + AI + Instructor Trainer
SEPTEMBER
2-3
Instructor Foundation Course
Chester
SD
2
First Class Diver Practical Exam
Dunoon , South Scotland
AD
9
Advanced Instructor Practical Exam
Milford Haven
AD & AIC
12
DfA Dive Managers and Buddies Course
Webinar online
12
Instructor Development Course
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
OWI or Club Instructor
16
TIE Preparation
Webinar online
IFC + DL
16-17
Advanced Instructor Practical Exam
Portland
AD & AIC
23
Open Water Instructor Course
Wraysbury Dive Centre
IFC + DL
23
Instructor Crossover Course
Wraysbury Dive Centre
DL plus other agency instructor qual
23-24
Instructor Foundation Course
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
SD
24
Open Water Instructor Course
South Wales
IFC + DL
24
Instructor Crossover Course
South Wales
DL plus other agency instructor qual
24
Practical Instructor Exam
Wraysbury Dive Centre
IFC + OWIC
24
Practical Instructor Exam
Northern Ireland
IFC + OWIC
25
Open Water Instructor Course
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
IFC + DL
25
Instructor Crossover Course
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
DL plus other agency instructor qual
27
Practical Instructor Exam
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
IFC + OWIC
27
Theory Instructor Exam
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
IFC + DL
30
Instructor Crossover Course
Capernwray
DL plus other agency instructor qual
30
Open Water Instructor Course
Capernwray
IFC + DL
30
First Class Diver Theory Exam
Webinar online
AD
30-1 Oct
Instructor Foundation Course
South Wales
SD
30-1 Oct
Snorkel Instructor Training Course & Assessment
South Wales
Open

Want to see all your training options ? Download the BSAC diver training progression chart at bsac . com / dtp

You can download the MyBSAC app at bsac . com / MyBSACapp
HOW TO BOOK
For all scheduled training events head to bsac . com / events , scan this QR code or go to the MyBSAC app . Alternatively , or if you have questions or ITS event requests , you can call BSAC on + 44 ( 0 ) 151 350 6205 or email bookings @ bsac . com
CAN ’ T SEE WHAT YOU ’ RE LOOKING FOR ? Get in touch at drt @ bsac . com and we ’ ll look into putting on additional SDC events
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