Training

BSAC Branches usually conduct diver training over a number of weeks at weekly training sessions. Training is conducted by qualified instructors and all necessary equipment is supplied by the Branch.

Before deciding to take up Diving, prospective new members may wish to enroll in a "Try Dive" session. This involves a pool session and information on the benefits of being a BSAC club member

Benefits of BSAC/Luton SAC Membership

Once the initial paperwork, fitness to dive certification and first annual subscription payment are complete, training can begin.

An Ocean Diver Student Pack will be ordered per student. Dates to commence Theory classes and sheltered water training will also be advised.

Payment of subscription enables BSAC membership.

Membership includes
: 3rd Party liability insurance
: Monthly copy of Dive magazine
: Promotional offers on Equipment/Holidays
: Eligible to commence training within branch
:Use of O2 clean compressor

Costs

Currently, costs are calculated on a Pro-Rata basis as Luton SAC aligns itself to a common renewal month of July for all members. Please contact the Membership Secretary for details of subscription charges.

Minimum Age

Scuba training is available to anyone aged 14 and over, and who is medically fit. Parental approval is needed for anyone under the age of 18.

The Training Process

BSAC branches conduct diver training over several weekly training sessions. Training will take place in some or all of the following formats:
: Sheltered Water (Bath Road Pool)
: Classroom (Theory)
: Open Water (Stoney Cove and/or coastal location)

The training is conducted by qualified instructors.

Luton BSAC has many items of diving equipment which, where appropriate, is for use by trainee divers who are club members.

It is club policy to encourage new divers to buy their own diving equipment as they near completion of sheltered water training and are planning to commence the Open Water training and dives to qualify as an Ocean Diver.

A small charge is made to club members who require the use of club equipment at Stoney Cove.

Skill Development Courses (SDC's)

Skill Development Courses (SDC's) normally cover more advanced Diving subjects encountered from Dive Leader training upwards. However, some SDCs can be taken at Ocean and Sports Diver grade.

SDC's are arranged within the BSAC Eastern Region.

Information on SDC's can be found on the BSAC HQ website www.BSAC-Eastern.org.uk or in Dive Magazine.

If you intend to enroll on a SDC, the club recommends that you make the Training Officer aware.

There maybe others within the branch who would like to attend the SDC.

In addition, the following SDC's can be run within the club

:Practical Rescue Management
:Oxygen Administration
:Search and Recovery
:Life Saver
:Advanced Lifesaver
:Compressor Operation


	Luton BSAC welcomes membership inquiries from divers who have qualifications from agencies other than BSAC, e.g. PADI, SAA, DAN, CMAS Subject to assessing current diver qualifications and experience, a cross-over can be made to the equivalent BSAC diver grade. Contact the club training officer for further details.


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