Progress to Advanced Instructor
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THINKING ABOUT BECOMING AN ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR this year but not sure where to start or what it entails ? Then BSAC would like to hear from you !
Suitably qualified members are invited to register their interest in becoming an Advanced Instructor ( AI ) in 2024 / 25 . BSAC will also be holding a webinar to encourage Open Water Instructors to find out more about the benefits of progressing to this important instructor grade .
There are currently 1,600 Advanced Divers / Open Water Instructors on the BSAC membership database . The BSAC team hopes that the informative webinar – scheduled for Tuesday , 20 February at 7.30pm – will encourage many of these members to consider progressing to AI .
Advanced Instructor offers many opportunities to progress within the BSAC diver training programme , including becoming an Instructor Trainer ( IT ) within the regional scheme .
Steve Capes , BSAC ’ s Advanced Instructor Chief Examiner , said the instructor grade was crucial to both the regional training scheme and diver development within BSAC branches .
“ Becoming an Advanced Instructor or an Instructor Trainer can be immensely rewarding . By getting involved at the regional and branch level as an AI or IT , you can also play a key role in bringing on the next generation of BSAC divers and instructors .”
Steve is also looking for current Advanced Instructors to share their experience of the course to inspire others to take the plunge . If you are an Advanced Instructor and would like to share your story as to why you became an AI , please email marketing @ bsac . com
To sign up for the AI seminar on the 20 February or to register your interest in becoming a BSAC Advanced Instructor , go to bsac . com / progresstoAI /
Get with the Programme
IF PROGRESSING YOUR TRAINING OR BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR was on your New Year resolution list , then BSAC ’ s 2024 Programme of Events has everything you need to take your diving forward this year .
From additional training support for your next BSAC diver grade or taking that first step towards becoming a BSAC Instructor to specialising your diving skills or trying something new , there ’ s a course for every member in 2024 . Taking the plunge with your training plans has never been easier , as you can book your next course online .
Regional courses on offer as part of the 2024 Programme of Events include the latest Skill Development Courses ( SDCs ) and Diver Training Days . Members can also register their interest in specific SDCs they would like to see scheduled at bsac . com / sdcinterest /
Meanwhile you can progress your knowledge and skills as an instructor , with the 2024 Instructor Training Scheme which also includes the ever-popular Instructor Foundation Course , or IFC .
For more information on BSAC ’ s Programme of Events for 2024 and to book your next course , go to bsac . com / events
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