The programme is designed to build confidence and self-reliance,
whilst keeping safety uppermost.
Diving skills are taught progressively so that each new experience
is built upon step by step. Following basic training in the safety
of a swimming pool or protected area, students soon complete their
first open water dives to achieve Ocean Diver certification. This
progression continues to Sports Diver and beyond, where open water
skills and techniques are further developed and experience gained.
The Diver grades are
Ocean Diver
Sports Diver
Dive Leader
Advanced
Diver
First
Class Diver
Also there are regional training events run by BSAC ranging from
marine life id to combined nitrox.
Information on the south west regional events can be found
here
(linked to BSAC.org)