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BSAC Membership app to be launched
BSAC IS SET TO LAUNCH A NEW APP in the next few months , which will be free for all members .
The new ‘ BSAC Membership ’ app has been designed to improve the membership experience . Currently undergoing testing with a group of members and BSAC staff , the new app will seamlessly link in with members ’ MyBSAC accounts .
The new app is being designed to save members time and help them gain more value from their membership .
“ Having easy access to qualifications , personal data , membership status and medical updates will be a useful tool ,” explained BSAC IT Manager - and app project manager - Chris Horan .
The first release of the app will offer the following features within an easy-touse interface for members using either Android or iOS devices :
■ Membership card , qualification cards and medical form – Members will be able to prove their membership status , qualification / s and medical status anytime , anywhere . They will also be able to upload their photo via the app .
■ Membership details – From the membership page , members will be able to see which plan they are on , their membership number , when their membership is due for renewal and other details linked to membership , such as address and email , which can be edited .
A guide to using the app will be launched at the same time .
Further releases of the app will include features such as membership renewals , training events and eLearning . Plus , the plan is for the recording of training progression to become digitized , with the app effectively becoming an online Qualification Record Book .
Linked up with instructors signing off individual lessons and modules , this facility will make the recording of training progression much more efficient and useful for members and instructors alike .
The new strategic plan for BSAC includes a focus on adopting new technologies to further automate member services , improve member experience and reduce overheads .
BSAC CEO Mary Tetley said : “ It ’ s fantastic we ’ ll be able to launch this new app so soon into the new strategic planning period . There will be more exciting projects to follow , but we hope members will love the new app . Do let us know what you think !”
All members will be contacted when the first release becomes available .
Cape Wrath added to webinars
ARE YOU MISSING YOUR GREEN WATER fix ? Then the latest UK diving webinars are available to watch on BSAC ’ s Online Learning Hub .
Designed to keep members inspired during the pandemic lockdown , more than 50 videos have been added to the Hub ’ s special interest archive library , ranging from wreck diving and marine life to skills and member support . The UK diving section is proving popular , as it offers a taste of the diving many BSAC members are just waiting to get back into .
The latest UK diving webinars to be added include BSAC member and marine biologist Mae Dorricott ’ s stunning photography trip to Cape Wrath , the most north-westerly point in Britain . A must-do on many divers ’ bucket list , Cape Wrath is a wild seascape that offers some of Scotland ’ s most stunning scenic diving .
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