Develop your diving with BSAC

Here you will find the scheduled Instructor and Skill Development Courses for the next few months . The full programme is online at bsac . com / events

COURSE OF THE MONTH

BSAC ’ s Diver Coxswain Assessment recognises a high level of seamanship knowledge and boat handling ability , including working with divers in the water .

The Diver Coxswain Assessment is open to anyone aged over 16 who has completed a BSAC Boat Handling course and has since logged a minimum of five hours boat handling , or can demonstrate 20 hours or more of previous boat handling experience .

In the five-hour Diver Coxswain Assessment you will be orally tested on your theory knowledge of boat safety equipment , what to do in an emergency , knots and rules of the road . You will be practically assessed on your skills in areas such as voyage planning , boat preparation and safety , dropping and recovering a shot line , safe drop off and recovery of divers and emergency actions , including man overboard .

As a qualified Diver Coxswain , you ’ ll play an important role in dive planning and management within your club . You will also be eligible to apply for the International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft ( ICC ), subject to meeting the criteria .

For more information on available events and to book your place , search for ‘ Diver Coxswain Assessment ’ at bsac . com / events

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