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Welcome to the Bushey & Borehamwood Sub-Aqua Club

Bushey & Borehamwood Sub-Aqua Club has enjoyed teaching people to dive for nearly thirty years. We are affiliated to the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) but we do welcome divers from any other organisation.

 

BSAC: 'Our underwater world is one of amazing new experiences and memorable encounters where you will see and get close to some of nature's most beautiful creations. Diving will take you to new places and introduce you to new friends who will share your fascination for exploring and discovering the vibrant and exciting realm beneath the sea. It is an experience like no other on our planet.'

BSAC Courses


Training

The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) qualification is recognised diving qualification throughout the world.

All of the training with the club is done through the affiliation with the BSAC. We have trained both people who have never been in the water before and current divers who wish to continue with their skills.

The club meets and trains every Thursday evening. The training starts each time with a lecture at the club house and then a practical lesson in the pool. The lectures start at 19:15 and then the pool training begins at 20:40 (meet up at 20:30) finishing at approx 21:40. Most members then meet up again at the club house for drinks, chat and to organise more dives.

For those people that have completed the pool training, the club also organises day and weekend trips away to continue training in open water.

Training within the club does not stop with diving. With the clubs boats we are also able to give boat handling courses, VHF radio courses, etc, as well as other BSAC Skill Development Courses (SDCs).

For more details please contactSimon (our Members member) orPaula (our Training Officer).

Non-BSAC Divers (Other Organisation Qualification)

Should a diver, qualified by another training organisation, wish to further their diver training with the BSAC, the qualifications they already hold are recognised as a starting point for further training by the issue of a Statement of Alternative Training (SALT). With this SALT process, the NEW BSAC member may train for the next higher BSAC qualification.

To assist both the experienced diver joining BSAC, aTable of Similar Qualifications has been devised. This table is based on a comparison of other organisation's training programmes with those of the BSAC, and is kept under continuous review.

Training

All of your training will be conducted by qualified instructors, or assistant instructors under supervision.

Training is a progressive activity and is at your own pace. You will pick up the basics in a swimming pool before progressing into open water. Practical skills are complimented by diving theory given as a series of lectures. Students will soon achieve theOcean Diver certification and with further development and experience, progress to theSports Diver certification and beyond.

The instructor to student ratio for open water lessons is usually 1:1 or 1:2.

Unlike other dive organisations, with us you don't pay for just a course, you join a dive CLUB!

BSAC Courses

All lectures / exams are at the club hut on Thursdays. Arrive at 19:00 for a 19:15 start. (Lecturers - Please make sure you get a key the week before)

Ocean Diver - to start subject to demand

Date     Subject Basic Skills

Instructor

  & OT1 Ocean Diver Training
 
 
OS1 Being Underwater - SNORKELLING - wading/ ladder entry - mask fitting - breathing through snorkel - several snorkel clears - snorkelling while snorkel clearing - DIVE - breath from DV - buoyancy check at surface and depth - swim around - wading/ steps exit -  
  & OT2

Diving Equipment and Diving Signals
 
 
OS2 Basic Skills - intro to dive gear - wading/ ladder entry - buoyancy check (fin pivot) - surface swim (on back and front) - DV and snorkel swap during 'front' surface swim - DV breathing without mask underwater (standing depth) - DV retrieval and clear - mask clearing - AS (both) - controlled descent - swim around - controlled ascent - wading/ steps exit -  
  & OT3

The Body and Effects of Diving
 
 
OS3 Developing Skills - stride entry - controlled descent - mask clearing (at shallows) - breath from free flowing DV - mask clear (at depth) - AS (both) - BC inflator stuck open - mid water hover - controlled ascent - ladder exit -  
  & OT4

Planning to Go Diving
 
 
OS4 Beyond the Basics

- DIVE - backward roll entry - controlled descent -mask clearing -25m finning without mask- forward rolls (buoyancy check) - controlled ascent - small boat exit - SNORKELLING - forward roll entry - several duck dives and ascend by doing a 360° while looking at the surface - do several snorkel clears - 200m snorkel with duck dives in between -small boat exit -

  
  & OT5

Going Diving
 
 
OS5 Safety Skills - forward roll entry - AS ascent (both) - towing - CBL - rescue CBL - CBL and tow - ladder exit -  
  & OT6

What Happens if?
 
 

Swimming Assessment 200m freestyle swim non-stop  
 

Pool Assessment Random - internal QC check  
  h OO1 The First Open Water Dive - dive 6m, skills standing depth - wading/ steps entry - weight check - buoyancy control (fin pivot) - DV retrieval and clear - partial mask clear - jettison weightbelt, standing depth - wading/ steps exit -  
  & OT7

Enjoying Your Diving
 
  h OO2 The Second Open Water Dive - dive 10m, skills 2m - wading/ steps entry - buoyancy control (mid water hover) - inversion recovery - drysuit/& BC inflator stuck open - DV retrieval and clear - mask clearing - AS (both) - wading / steps exit -  
  h OO3 The Third Open Water Dive - dive 12-15m, skills 6m - stride/ backward roll entry - vertical descent to 6m - mask clear - AS ascent (both) - vertical ascent - ladder/ small boat exit -  
  h OO4 The Fourth Open Water Dive - dive 15-20m, skills 6m - stride entry - vertical descent to 6m - mini CBL - CBL - 25m tow - vertical ascent - jettison weightbelt, standing depth - suitable exit -  
  h OO5 The Fifth Open Water Dive - dive 12-20m - dive-leading practice - weight check, low gas, 2m - jettison weightbelt, standing depth - suitable exit -  
  &

Lecture Catch-up / Revision
 
  &

Lecture Catch-up / Revision
 
  &

Lecture Catch-up / Revision
 
  &

Ocean Diver Exam
All instructors

Sports Diver

Date     Subject Basic Skills

Instructor

07 May 09 & ST1

Sport Diving
Alex
14 May 09 & ST2

Diver Rescue
Paula
21 May 09
SS1 Rescue Skills - NO GEAR - tow hold - tow - rescue breath (RB) static - RB mobile - WITH GEAR - tow with RB (static and mobile) - AS (both) - CBL, tow and RB - kit removal (with assistance?) -
  h SO1 Diver Rescue - STANDING DEPTH - tow with RB (static and mobile) - jettison casualty weightbelt - landing casualty (kit removal, landing casualty, recovery position) - FROM 6m - mini CBL - CBL, tow and RB (25m) - landing casualty -
21 May 09 & ST3

Equipment and Techniques
Tony
04 Jun 09 & ST4

Deeper Diving - Part 1
John
18 Jun 09 & ST4

Deeper Diving - Part 2
Tony
  h SO2 Use of SMB - dry SMB training - descend 15-20m (release catch) - during dive (adjust line tension/ length) - buddy line - vertical ascent (reel in line) - suitable exit -  
  h SO3 Simulated Decompression Dive - plan dive - dry distance line practice - MAX 20m - secure line at shot - outbound swim and secure line at points - time/ depth/ gas check - inbound swim and detach anchor points - detach line at shot and ascend - deco at 6m for 3min - suitable exit -  
25 Jun 09 & ST5

Breathing Gas Planning and Systems
Alex
  h SO4 Compass Navigation/ DSMB Deployment - dry compass practice - dry DSMB practice - compass at surface - compass at 2-6m - dive to 20m end at 10m - DSMB deployment - deco at 6m for 1min - suitable exit -  
02 Jul 09 & ST6

Going Diving
Paula
  h SO5 Dive Leading/ Basic Skills Review - plan dive - AT 10m - mask clearing - AS (both) to 6m - AT 15m - student dive leading - deco at 6m for 3min -  weight check, low gas, 2m - jettison weightbelt, standing depth - suitable exit -  
 
SP1 Assistant Dive Manager
 
09 Jul 09 &

Lecture Catch-up / Revision
Tony
16 Jul 09 &

Lecture Catch-up / Revision

   John
23 Jul 09 &

Sports Diver Exam

   All instructors
30 Jul 09 &

Sports Diver Exam

   All instructors

Dive Leader - to start subject to demand

Date     Subject Basic Skills

Instructor

  & DT1

The Role of Diver Leader
 
  h DO1 DSMB Use
 
  h DO2 Dive Leading Demonstration
 
  h DO2 Dive Leading Practice
 
  & DT2 Basic Life Support (O2)
 
  & DT3 Oxygen and Diving Incidents (O2)
 
  & DT4 Casualty Assessment (O2)
 
  & DT5 Oxygen Administration Equipment (O2)
 
  & DT6 Oxygen Administration Equipment in Practice (O2)
 
  & DT7 Use of Oxygen Administration Equipment (O2)
 
  & DT8

Dive Planning
 
  h DO4 Shot Recovery By Simple Lift
 
  & DT9

Rescue Management Part 1 (PRM)
 
  h DO5 Rescue Management Scenarios (PRM)
 
  & DT10 Helicopter Operations (PRM)
 
  & DT11

Rescue Management Part 2 (PRM)
 
  h DO6 Diving and Rescue Skills Review
 
  h DO7 Rescue Skills Review
 
  & DT12 Dive Management
 
 
DP1 Dive Management - Part 1
 
 
DP2 Dive Management - Part 1
 
  &
Lecture Catch-up / Revision
 
  &
Lecture Catch-up / Revision
 

 &

Dive Leader Exam
All

The (O2) subjects make up the Oxygen Administration SDC!
The (PRM) subjects make up the Practical Rescue Management SDC!

Advance Diver - to start subject to demand

Date     Subject Basic Skills

Instructor

  & AT1

The Role of the Advance Diver
 
  & AT2 Advanced Diving
 
  & AT2 Advanced Diving
 
  & AT3 Organising Diving from Different Platforms
 
  & AT3 Organising Diving from Different Platforms
 
 
AP1 Expedition Planning - Planning
 
 
AP1 Expedition Planning - Study Aid/ Assistance
 
 
AP1 Expedition Planning - Presentation
 
  & AT4 Review of Diving Conditions and on-site First Aid
 
  h AO1 Diving and Rescue Skills Review
 
  h AO2 Rescue Skill and Management Review
 
 
AP2 Dive Planning and Management - Planning
 
 
AP2 Dive Planning and Management - Study Aid/ Assistance
 
 
AP2 Dive Planning and Management - Presentation
 
  &
Lecture Catch-up / Revision
 
  &
Lecture Catch-up / Revision
 
 

Advance Diver Exam
 

Others

Date Subject

Where

All Year Round! BSAC Eastern Region (various courses)

Eastern Region

 

All Year Round! BSAC(various courses) Nation Wide

Other Organisation Qualification

BSAC Qualification

All ‘Entry Level’ qualifications (which typically do not include rescue training) such as:

  • CMAS One Star Diver

  • NASDS Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver

  • NAUI Scuba Diver and Advanced Scuba Diver

  • PADI Open Water Diver

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and AOWD Plus

  • Royal Navy Ships Diver

  • SAA Open Water Diver

  • SSI Open Water Diver

  • SSI Advanced Open Water Diver

Ocean Diver

All ‘Second Level’ qualifications (which must include rescue training) such as:

  • CMAS Two Star Diver

  • HSE Commercial Diver: HSE Scuba Diver / HSE Surface Supply Diver / HSE Surface Supply (Top Up) Diver / HSE Closed Bell Diver (formerly HSE Diver Part 4, 3, 1 and 2 respectively). See also Notes 4 and 5.

  • NASDS Rescue Diver

  • NAUI Scuba Rescue Diver

  • PADI Rescue Diver

  • SAA Club Diver

  • SSAC Third Class Diver

  • SSI Advanced Open Water Diver with ‘Stress and Rescue’ Speciality

  • Army Compressed Air Diver

Sports Diver

All ‘Third Level’ qualifications (which must include dive leadership training) such as:

  • NASDS Dive Supervisor

  • NAUI Divemaster

  • PADI Divemaster

  • SAA Dive Leader

  • SSAC Second Class Diver/Master Diver

  • SSI Dive Control Specialist

Dive Leader

Any higher level of qualification, such as:

  • CMAS Three Star Diver

  • SAA Dive Supervisor

Because of the variation allowed in training leading to higher diving qualifications awarded by US diver training organisations, BSAC is unable to accept them as being of a similar standard to BSAC Advanced Diver. However, Branch Diving Officers can judge additional experience and training on a case by case basis.
 

Advanced Diver
 

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