Warwick University Sub Aqua Club

BSAC Sports Diver Course

  • Internationally Recognised
  • Dive up to 40m (including mandatory decompression)
  • Drysuit Qualification Included
  • Nitrox Qualification Included

Suitable for those who hold an existing qualification with BSAC or another agency at Ocean Diver level e.g. Open Water or Advanced Open Water

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Previous Pembrokeshire trip attended by Sports and Ocean Divers (South Wales)

Current Intake 24/25

Sign-ups for Term 1 are now closed. Fill out the form here to join our term 2 cohort and feel free to contact us with any questions!

Course Structure

What Is BSAC?

BSAC (The British Sub Aqua Club) is the national governing body for recreational SCUBA diving in the UK, as well as an internationally recognised training agency providing ISO rated courses.

The courses are broadly similar in terms of content between different agencies (PADI, SSI etc.) however the level of skill required varies hugely based on where you do it, typically learning in the UK leads to more comfortable and better disciplined divers.

The Course

The course conforms to international standards, and exceeds it where possible. It consists of 4 main parts, outlined below. When possible we try to teach all the Open Water lessons as part of fun 3 day weekend trip to some of the best shore diving sites in the UK. Past trips have been to Pembrokeshire, Cornwall, and Anglesey. Alternatively training can be completed at Stoney Cove, an inland site near campus.

Theory Knowledge

The course consists of 6 theory sessions. Including using Nitrox, tides, planned decompression, and rescue skills.

Pool Training

Consists of 1 lesson teaching more advanced in water rescue skills, plus one session teaching drysuit drills if this is your first time using one.

Dry Practical

Two sessions teaching out of water practical skills. The first includes learning how to give CPR and rescue breaths to an unconscious casualty, whilst the second focuses on how to safely assist in manage a group of divers before, during and after their dive from the surface.

Open Water

The course consists of 5 required open water dives used to learn new navigation skills, how to use and deploy an SMB, and demonstrate good buoyancy and gas planning. After qualification there are a series of depth progression dives from 20-40 metres.

FAQs

What is the total cost?

The total cost of the course is £250 – £350. This includes all course costs, pool sessions, open water sessions, kit hire costs, drysuit and nitrox certification, instructor’s costs, trip accommodation (if applicable), transport and air fills.

Getting your own mask and fins is advised as they work best when they fit you properly however as a club we have plenty to lend out.

How does the club system work in terms of Instructing?

All BSAC instructors are volunteers, they are not paid but are able to claim compensation for teaching expenses. Those that teach only do it because they are passionate and want to nurture the future generation of divers.

Can I still dive if…

If you have any concerns about if you would be able to join us on the course then please feel free to contact us using the contact form on the site, if we are not able to help you then we can refer you a UKDMC medical specialist.

What is the minimum swimming standard?

We (and BSAC) require that you are able to swim a minimum of 200m of any stroke of your choice in under 10 minutes.

What you can do once Qualified?

As a club we have a very active schedule of diving taking place, with at least one club outing every month, it does get a bit chilly though 🥶. As a Sports Diver you will be able to attend all of our UK trips and our annual abroad trip.

Have a read of our blog which includes things we’ve been up and what you would be able to join us on:

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