Already Qualified?
If you already have a diving qualification then a BSAC branch can offer you a regular programme of dives and the opportunity to learn advanced techniques and specialised skills. But the real advantage is in having a group of dive buddies who meet regularly, both for diving and social events, with whom you can gain further experience.
You can start diving with the BSAC straight away. Your existing qualification will be recognised and you will be able to dive with any Branch once you have joined.
The British Sub-Aqua Club welcomes previous diver training by recognised organisations, whether recreational, commercial or military, and can enjoy club diving within their qualification limits. BSAC HQ has devised a 'Table of Similar Qualifications' in comparison with other organisation's training programmes and is kept under continuous review. Some commonly recognised programmes are listed below:
Other Organisation Qualification |
BSAC Qualification |
All 'Entry Level' qualifications such as:
· CMAS One Star Diver
· NASDS/NAUI/PADI/SSI up to Advanced Open Water Diver/Plus or Advanced Scuba Diver |
Ocean Diver |
All 'Second Level' qualifications with rescue training such as:
· CMAS Two Star Diver
· HSE Commercial Divers
· NASDS/NAUI/PADI Rescue Diver
· SSAC Third Class Diver
· SSI Advanced OW + 'Stress and Rescue' Speciality
· Army Compressed Air Diver |
Sports Diver |
All 'Third Level' qualifications with dive leadership training such as:
· NASDS Dive Supervisor
· NAUI/ PADI Divemaster
· SSAC Second Class/Master Diver
· SSI Dive Control Specialist |
Dive Leader |
Any higher level of qualification, such as:
· CMAS Three Star Diver
· SAA Dive Supervisor |
Advanced Diver |
No qualifications conversions recognised |
First Class Diver |
'Try a Dive' Programmes such as Discover Scuba Diving or Experience Scuba do not include sufficient instruction to warrant any credits/exemptions from a full programme of BSAC diver training.
If the Club Diving Officer feels that the skills of a new member, originally trained by another agency, are lacking, the Diving Officer is at liberty to require the member to undertake appropriate refresher training and/or limit their open water diving activities until a satisfactory level of skills performance is demonstrated. |
