Bsac branch officers handbook

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Clubs also have instructors, who may or may not also be Branch Officers. All training within BSAC clubs is delivered by fully-qualified BSAC instructors and provides a flexible, cost-effective way to learn to dive or snorkel. Find out more… You can find out more about how clubs work here: www. BSAC offers a wide range of training courses, designed to ensure you get the very best out of your diving. Diver and snorkeller safety is at the forefront of all BSAC training and skill development.

Diver training opportunities are split into the following three categories:. Diver Training Programme 2. The programme is designed to progressively build confidence and self-reliance, whilst keeping safety uppermost. The course prepares for this in the safety of a swimming pool or sheltered water and an introduction to open water in a controlled, safe manner. Maximum depth - 20m. Depth can be built progressively to a maximum of 35m after qualifying. Sports Divers can embark on the first stage on the route of instruction.

Leading a dive will develop enjoyment, confidence and experience as a diver. After qualifying, and if trainees wish, depth can be built progressively to a maximum of 50m. Dive Leaders are eligible to progress to Open Water Instructor.

This course is for divers who are interested in extending their skills in planning and supervising further. Advanced Divers are eligible to progress to Advanced Instructor.

First Class Diver is a very challenging award to achieve. Whether your interest is in rescue, wrecks, technical, boats or photography, there is a BSAC specialist course for everybody. Who can do SDCs? There are different entry requirements for the courses but several require no diving or snorkelling qualifications at all, such as the Boat Handling and Automated External Defibrillator courses. Please see the list of SDCs that follows for the individual course requirements.

SDCs are split into five sub-groups as follows. Please note that SDCs run by a club may be conducted over a series of club meetings rather than a one or two-day course. Club Diving. How and where can I do an SDC? Special Interest. Please note: other prerequisites may apply such as minimum age.

Please check the course syllabus. Did you know…? More on Regions on page They provide another training option for members. More on Centres on page Club diving is the foundation and ethos of BSAC. This suite of courses equips students with skills which either help support club diving or simply help divers expand their knowledge to get more out of their sport.

More info at www. Drysuit Training OD One-day course teaching the correct and safe techniques for drysuit diving. Equipment Care OD One-day course to acquaint you with the maintenance requirements of modern diving gear.

Complements the Accelerated Decompression Procedures course. Seamanship These courses not only help make setting to sea safe, they also ensure that the dive sites can be found easily and that divers are set down and recovered efficiently and safely.

Boat Handling A Learn how to handle a dive boat in two days. No experience necessary. Chartwork and Position Fixing A Two-day classroom and practical course teaching the basic techniques of marine navigation including how to locate a dive site.

These courses teach divers how to administer first aid, improve rescue techniques and manage rescues. Although a great deal of safety and rescue is part of general BSAC diver training, there is no substitute for furthering training and reinforcing these valuable skills.

Practical Rescue Management OD One-day course teaching divers how to manage resources at their disposal in order to make the most effective use of them in a rescue situation. The content of this course forms an integral part of Dive Leader training, which can be completed either as a stand-alone course or as part of Dive Leader training.

First Aid for Divers A One-day course teaching the basics of non-resuscitation first aid likely to be needed in the diving environment. Special Interest During the first few months of training, divers are generally busy gaining qualifications and experience. Once a competent diver, there are benefits to developing a special interest. Underwater Photography SD day course with both theory and practical sessions for people with little or no experience, teaching the basic use of a compact digital camera and housing.

BSAC offers a full suite of mixed gas courses to meet the demands of both open-circuit and closed-circuit rebreather CCR divers. Dive sites, once difficult for recreational divers to reach, are more accessible with the use of mixed gases to extend depth limits more safely. Each level introduces you to new gear configurations, procedures and planning techniques. The courses teach the use of different mixes of gas to extend dive times, reduce decompression and to dive deeper more safely.

The training expands your skills to be able to dive in more challenging environments. Closed-circuit technical courses… Closed-circuit rebreathers provide a breathing gas containing oxygen and either an air or trimix diluent. Recycling exhaled gas containing unused oxygen maximises the usefulness of the whole volume making a rebreather generally lighter and more compact than open-circuit gear. Plus, there are no bubbles or noise with rebreathers — so they are a real hit with photographers.

To find a Technical Centre please visit www. The course introduces the associated physics, physiology and equipment maintenance. Comprehensive good diving practice, dive planning and dive management considerations are fully covered. These options are explained below Club instructors take trainees through courses at their own pace.

Many clubs also offer some of the Skill Development Courses to their members. Please note that all clubs vary and not all will offer the above.

If you are not sure what your club offers exactly, ask the Diving or Training Officer at your club. Most regions run a comprehensive programme of Skill Development Courses and other training events which are bookable by following the links from www.

BSAC standards are internationally recognised. More information can be found at www. With centres across the UK and several overseas, they are a great way to train over a shorter period of time.

Centres vary in their specialities so please use the following link to find one that suits your needs. Instructor training is only available through BSAC national training events and Centres of Excellence and all national events are bookable online at www.

Why not join them? If you continue we'll assume you are happy to receive them. Branches form the backbone of the organisation allowing many like-minded people to come together with a common purpose. As a Branch Officer, you are vital to the success of your branch and your contribution will allow your members to do the thing they love the most — go diving. A branch must have at least four elected officers to form a committee. They hold the Duty of Care for the branch and should ensure that the required risk assessments and insurances are in place.

Every member of the branch should receive this document on joining the branch and when approved amendments have been agreed by the membership.

The branch subscription is set by the committee to ensure the finances are in place for the branch to operate. The chair's main role is to ensure the smooth and effective running of the branch committee.

The Branch Diving Officer or DO is key to the safe and smooth running of the branch's diving and snorkelling activities. A risk assessment evaluates the proposed activity and how you are going to make it safe. All diving must be managed in accordance with Safe Diving. The secretary is effectively in charge of branch communications and the scheduling of branch meetings, committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting. Treasurers manage the branch finances and track the monies in and out of the branch.

The branch Welfare Officer is responsible for ensuring the branch complies with statute and BSAC guidance in relation to discrimination and protection of those at risk. Privacy notice This site makes use of cookies.

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