Ocean Diver

Course Aim:
To produce a diver who has gained open water diving experience and is considered ready to take part in dives partnered by a diver of the same, or higher, grade, providing the dive has the explicit approval of the Branch Diving Officer or the Dive Marshal. The BSAC Ocean Diver will not have sufficient knowledge or experience to take students on open water dives; or to conduct dives involving decompression stops. BSAC Ocean Divers are also restricted to a maximum depth of 20 metres.

Course Details:
The Ocean Diver course is divided into four elements. All of which will take place in the autumn term, meaning you should be qualified by Christmas. If you miss, or are unable to make any of the lectures - please contact the training officer so we can arrange for the lecture to be re-run another time.

1. Theory Lessons
OT1 - Introduction - Our BSAC Branch and Ocean Diver Training
OT2 - Diving Equipment & Signals
OT3 - The Body & Effects of Diving
OT4 - Planning to go Diving
OT5 - Going Diving
OT6 - What Happens If…?
OT7 - Enjoying Your Diving

2. Sheltered Water Lessons (Pool Training)

OS1 - Being Underwater
OS2 - Basic Skills
OS3 - Developing Skills
OS4 - Beyond the Basics
OS5 - Safety Skills

3. Theory Assessment (Multiple Choice Test)
Trainees are all expected to pass the theory assessment before moving on to the Open Water training - don't worry though, if you fail we can always arrange a re-sit!

4. Open Water Dives
In Ocean Diver training, the emphasis is on building a sound foundation of open water diving skill and experience through a series of five open water experience dives supervised by a BSAC Nationally Qualified Instructor.

What Next?
Once you are a qualified Ocean Diver, you may progress on to Sports Diver training.