Every year 1,000s of new BSAC members join us as already qualified divers. BSAC has an in-pool Scuba Refresher session aimed at divers that need to brush up their skills.
Most already trained divers join us at PADI Open Water or PADI Advanced level, and the session reflects that as it covers Ocean Diver level skills).
Many clubs will have been doing their own version of this of course, which is great. BSAC has now launched a structured session for clubs to follow if they wish.
A successful Scuba Refresher session is defined as a diver who has: Practical skills refreshed up to BSAC Ocean Diver level (excludes Nitrox training).
Download the Scuba Refresher Session Instructor Manual
Offer Scuba Refresher training in your club
A Scuba Refresher session is the equivalent of a Try Dive but for the already trained market. Advertise your club's Scuba Refresher sessions just like you would a Try Dive;
- Check out the Essential facts when recruiting already qualified divers
- Set up Facebook events - and ask your club members to share the events on their own timelines. More on making the most of Facebook.
- Let your website users know - update your website content (and website events calendar if you have one). Check out Web pages to win already trained divers.
Your club can even order Scuba Refresher Session participant packs from the BSAC shop, just like Try Dive packs to help you recruit. (Branch Officers need to login to order)
As with Try Dives we recommend you charge for the session (including participant pack). We recommend about £30.
Order free Scuba Refresher participant packs
Frequently asked questions…
- What if the student does not achieve the required skill performance standards in the session?
This could be a good opportunity for the club to invite the diver back for another session. This could increase the chances of the diver joining your club. The student can’t be signed off until they achieve the required skill performance standards. - What about refreshing their diver training theory?
Currently, the Scuba Refresher Session just covers sheltered water skills. - Can we continue to do our own version of a refresher session?
For divers to qualify for the Scuba Refresher qualification card the Scuba Refresher Instructor Manual needs to be followed so the required skill performance standards are covered. - What does the student get when they complete the session?
The participant receives a Scuba Refresher pack which the club will order in advance. They receive an A5 certificate as part of this pack and can apply for a QCard. - What does the BSAC Scuba Refresher certificate and QCard actually mean?
The diver will have been refreshed to the level of Ocean Diver in terms of their practical skills (less Nitrox).
If you have any questions or feedback for the Scuba Refresher Session please email adrianc@bsac.com or call 0151 350 6206.
