DSAC is a branch of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC). On each BSAC course diving skills are taught progressively, building up new experiences step by step. Following basic training in the safety of a swimming pool or protected area, students soon complete their first open water dive lessons to achieve Ocean Diver certification. This progression continues to Sports Diver and beyond, further developing open water skills and techniques, while gaining experience along the way.
For more information on how to train with Dundee Sub Aqua Club or technical diving email diving(at)dsac.co.uk.
Ocean Diver
This course is for beginners and provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to prepare for open water diving. The BSAC Ocean Diver course prepares for this in the safety of a swimming pool or sheltered water and an introduction to open water in a controlled, safe manner. Experience and confidence will be gained under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Maximum depth – 20m.
More information on the BSAC Ocean Diver Course.
Advanced Ocean Diver
From 2022 a new qualification, Advanced Ocean Diver, has been added. Here the Ocean Diver will learn some additional skills (compass work and (D)SMB deployment), while gradually progressing to a maximum depth of 35m. This qualification is not necessary when progressing further to Sports Diver.
More information on the BSAC Advanced Ocean Diver Course
Sports Diver
Along with gaining new skills (e.g. compass work, DSMB deployment) depth can be built progressively to a maximum of 35m after qualifying. Sports Divers can embark on the first stage of the route of instruction.
More information on the BSAC Sports Diver Course.
Dive Leader
Dive Leader training covers responsibilities and safety of leading other divers. After learning a range of new skills (e.g. shot recovery) it is possible to, once qualified, to progressively build up depth to a maximum of 50m after qualifying. Dive Leaders are eligible to progress to Open Water Instructor.
More information on the BSAC Dive Leader Course.
Advanced Diver
Divers gain experience in planning dives at different sites and different circumstances. Furthermore, the trainee builds up in using small boats, chartwork. navigation and many other related skills. Advanced Divers are eligible to progress to Advanced Instructor.
More information on the BSAC Advanced Diver Course.
First Class Diver
This is BSAC’s highest diving grade, which requires a higher than average level of theoretical knowledge, organisational and personal diving skills.