SCUBA October 2023 issue 139 | Page 45

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
OCTOBER
30 Sep-1 Oct
Instructor Foundation Course
South Wales
SD
30 Sep-1 Oct
Snorkel Instructor Training Course & Assessment
South Wales
Open
1
Theory Instructor Exam
Webinar online
IFC + DL
7
Practical Instructor Exam
Eight Acre Lake
IFC + OWIC
7-8
Instructor Foundation Course
South Scotland
SD
7-8
Snorkel Instructor Training Course & Assessment
South East
Open
7-8
Snorkel Instructor Training Course & Assessment
South Scotland
Open
8
Open Water Instructor Course
Eight Acre Lake
IFC + DL
8
Instructor Crossover Course
Eight Acre Lake
DL plus other agency instructor qual
14-15
Instructor Foundation Course
East Midlands
SD
14
Open Water Instructor Course
Vobster Dive Centre
IFC + DL
14
Instructor Crossover Course
Vobster Dive Centre
DL plus other agency instructor qual
15
Practical Instructor Exam
Vobster Dive Centre
IFC + OWIC
21
Practical Instructor Exam
Wales
IFC + OWIC
21-22
Instructor Foundation Course
Swindon
SD
21-22
Instructor Foundation Course
Belfast , Northern Ireland
SD
22
Open Water Instructor Course
Loch Long , Scotland
IFC + DL
22
Instructor Crossover Course
Loch Long , Scotland
DL plus other agency instructor qual
28
PIE Preparation
Capernwray
IFC + OWIC
28-29
Technical Instructor Course
Stoney Cove Dive Centre
29
DfA Dive Managers and Buddies Course
Webinar online
Ocean Diver
NOVEMBER
4
Practical Instructor Exam
Capernwray
IFC + OWIC
4-5
Instructor Foundation Course
Yorkshire
SD
5
Twin-set Instructor Workshop
Capernwray
5
TIE Preparation
Webinar online
IFC + DL
11
Theory Instructor Exam
Webinar online
IFC + DL
11-12
Technical Instructor Course
Capernwray
11-12
Instructor Foundation Course
London
SD
12
Practical Instructor Exam
Loch Long , Scotland
IFC + OWIC
18-19
Instructor Foundation Course
North East
SD
18
National Instructor Exam - Prep / Intro event
Webinar online
FCD + AI + Instructor Trainer
26
Theory Instructor Exam
Webinar online
IFC + DL

Help shape BSAC ’ s Programme of Events

BSAC is finalising its Programme of Events for 2024 , designed to support members as they plan to continue their diver or snorkeller training development next year . It ’ s not too late to have a say on which courses should be included . Whether you ’ d like to see more diver grade progression or Skill Development Courses , the team would like to hear from you at drt @ bsac . com . Alternatively , contact your Regional Coach so that regional training can be tailored to meet demand .
BSAC Diving and Training Advisor , Julia Branagan , said : “ There are plenty of regional opportunities for members to progress their diving and snorkelling over the next 18 months .
“ If you are thinking about where your training can take you , get started today at bsac . com / events - and let us know what else you would like us to schedule for 2024 .”
Want to see all your training options ? Download the BSAC diver training progression chart at bsac . com / dtp
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
You can download the MyBSAC app at bsac . com / MyBSACapp
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