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New MyBSAC app goes live
BSAC MEMBERS CAN NOW HAVE ALL THEIR essential membership details right at their fingertips with the brand new MyBSAC app .
Available for iOS and Android , the free MyBSAC app has been developed to directly support members ’ diving and training . The app is quick to install as well as being intuitive to use , giving members instant access to their :
■ Membership / qualification cards and medical form – meaning members can prove their BSAC membership , diving or snorkelling qualification as well as medical status anytime , anywhere .
■ Membership information – members can check 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 ). Members can also book onto their next training event via the app .
Future releases for the app include features such as membership renewals , training events and eLearning .
There are also plans for the app to become an online Qualification Record Book ( QRB ), holding digitised versions of a member ’ s training records as well as providing a facility for instructors to record progression and sign off qualifications . Full details on the next phase for MyBSAC will be released in due course .
For more information on how to download the MyBSAC app and the user guide , go to bsac . com / mybsacapp
AS A BSAC MEMBER , YOU GET DIRECT ACCESS TO WORLD-CLASS training and skill progression to ensure you get the very best out of your diving experience .
So , if you are planning to use the autumn and winter months to brush up on your diving or snorkelling skills , or learn something new , here ’ s how to make the most of your BSAC membership :
Diver Training Programme ( DTP )
From entry-level to our highest grade , First Class Diver , BSAC ’ s DTP is internationally recognised , so you can dive anywhere in the world . And all our DTP courses are progressive , so if you belong to a BSAC club , you can learn at your own pace . Or , if you want to complete your next diver grade over a shorter period , you can opt to learn with a BSAC Centre . bsac . com / training
Skill Development Courses ( SDC )
Ideal for developing existing skills or learning new ones , our SDCs perfectly complement BSAC ’ s core diver grades and are great fun too . From seamanship and technical diving , to special interest courses , such as marine life and wreck diving , you can hone your skills and expand your diving horizons . SDCs can be taught in your club , via a BSAC centre or the Regional Coaching Scheme . bsac . com / sdc
Online learning
The online learning hub has been designed to complement BSAC ’ s face-to-face training and support members with more flexible learning . From DTP theory to skill taster videos and special interest webinars , BSAC ’ s online learning gives you access to a wealth of information , from the comfort of your own home ! bsac . com / onlinelearning
Diver training advice and support
As well as training support from your own club , you can also tap into the expertise of your Regional Coaching Team . bsac . com / regions
The central BSAC HQ team is also on hand to answer any training or related skills queries and all the latest safety and diving development advice . For more information on the training advice and support from BSAC HQ and how to get in touch , go to bsac . com / heretohelp
For a full list of all the BSAC training courses on offer for 2021 / 2022 , go to bsac . com / events
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