Ocean Diver
This course provides you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to prepare for open water diving. Learning to dive is all about learning to use  your equipment properly and safely. The Ocean Diver training course  concentrates on preparing you for this in the safety of a swimming pool or sheltered water and then introducing you to open water in a controlled and safe manner. This also gives you the opportunity to practice safety skills in  the company of a qualified instructor or experienced diver.

Sports Diver
In Sports Diver training, the emphasis is on building a sound foundation of open water diving skills and experience through a series of structured practical lessons. Once you have gained this open water experience with a qualified  instructor, you are ready to take part in dives with other Sports Divers or those of  higher grades.

Dive Leader

Dive Leader training concentrates on the responsibilities and safety aspects of  leading other divers on an open water dive. Practical lessons in rescue  management and rescue skills will give you the confidence and ability to deal  with those unforeseen emergencies. Leading a dive will develop your enjoyment, confidence and experience as a diver.

Advanced Diver
The Advanced Diver course further develops your knowledge and skills. You will gain experience in planning and organising dives at different sites and under different circumstances. Additional experience will be gained in using small  boats, chartwork, navigation and many other related skills. The BSAC consider this grade as being a fully trained diver.

First Class Diver
The BSAC's highest diving grade which requires a higher than average level of  theoretical knowledge, organisational and personal diving skills. The First Class  Diver award is a culmination of a number of years' diving experience. BSAC First  Class Divers are assessed through nationally conducted examinations.

Training for all diving grades can be provided within the branch