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Come diving You are welcome to join BSAC as a complete beginner or as an already qualified diver. How to learn It's your choice - join your local Branch, go to a BSAC Training Centre near you or at an overseas destination. Where to learn We have a BSAC branch near you, as well as BSAC Centres in many locations in the UK and overseas. BSAC Qualifications Benefit from our flexible programme to teach you the basics or the finer points. Try Dives Many branches will offer you an introductory dive at their pool meeting. Already qualified? BSAC welcomes qualified divers. Progress your diving We offer qualifications in a wide range of special interests, technical skills and instructor training. Where to dive Visit BSAC Dive Centres all over the World or dive with a BSAC branch nearer to home. How to join Become a member of your local Branch, or join Direct. How to teach Becoming a BSAC Instructor Skill Development BSAC Skill Development Courses |
How to teach diving with the BSACIf you already a qualified instructor with another agency go to Instructor Induction Programme. The BSAC Instructor Training Scheme The BSAC runs over 170 Instructor Training Scheme events each year, providing training and assessment at all levels for both amateur and professional instructors. Our standards are internationally recognised and, as the UK Governing Body, are endorsed by the Sports Council and the Health and Safety Executive.  An annual programme of instructor events is published for the BSAC branch system, whilst schools events are organised through BSAC International to meet specific requests. Please note that to maintain proper quality control BSAC does not support independent or semi-professional instructors, all instructors must operate either through a BSAC Branch or a BSAC Diver Training Centre. For a full programme of Instructor Courses see the Programme of Courses CENTRAL BOOKING SCHEME Members wishing to apply for places on any ITS event may contact Central Bookings at BSAC either using the Instructor Course Finder, or by telephone/fax/post. Please have your membership number available when calling. Many ITS events are fully booked months in advance so book early to avoid disappointment. Information for overseas branches INSTRUCTOR FOUNDATION COURSE (IFC) (Sport Diver) Fee £80 The first step in qualifying as a BSAC Diving Instructor, (including the Instructor Induction Programme), is to attend the two day IFC, where the essential elements of instruction are taught. The comprehensive student pack provides candidates with course notes and a copy of the BSAC Manual 'Teaching Scuba Diving'. Following completion of the IFC, members who are Dive Leaders can further build their teaching experience by attendance at an Open Water Instructor Course (OWIC). Members who have attained Dive Leader grade can complete the Theory Instructor Exam (TIE) at any stage after attendance on the IFC. Following OWIC attendance and after further practice and experience at Branch level those who have gained Dive Leader status can apply for the Practical Instructor Exam (PIE). For details of the cross-over programme contact Central Bookings at HQ. THEORY INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION (TIE) (Dive Leader + IFC) Fee £27 The TIE is of one day duration and could be either a Saturday or a Sunday. Performance in classroom teaching and theory knowledge is assessed. Candidates will receive further instructions once their application has been accepted. Successful completion of all elements of the TIE & PIE will lead to the award of the BSAC Open Water Instructor grade. OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR COURSE (OWIC) (Dive Leader + IFC) Fee £42 This one day course, which combines both classroom and practical activities, is designed to develop the Club Instructor's skills so they are better prepared to teach trainee Ocean Divers and Sports Divers in open water. Subsequently, those holding the Club Instructor grade can log teaching experience to complete the OWI certification process. Those who are not Club Instructor will be elligible to take the Practical Instructor Exam (PIE) PRACTICAL INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION (PIE) (Dive Leader + IFC + OWIC) Fee £37 The PIE is of one day duration at an Open Water Venue and could be either the Saturday or the Sunday. Performance in practical teaching in the Open Water is assessed. Candidates will receive further instructions once their application has been accepted. Successful completion of all elements of the TIE & PIE will lead to the award of the BSAC Open Water Instructor grade ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE (AIC) (OWI + Advanced Diver + Boathandling SDC attendance) Fee £80 This course provides further coaching in open water instructional techniques, dive organisation, dive leadership and boat diving, preparing candidates for the Advanced Instructor examination. ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION (AIE) (OWI + AIC + Advanced Diver + Boathandling SDC attendance) Fee £10 (T) £70 (P) The theory examination is taken in advance of the practical using local IFC and CIE venues. Those who pass the theory examination are invited to take the practical examination which takes place over one weekend. Candidates will receive further instructions once their application is accepted. COMBINED INSTRUCTOR COURSES/EXAMINATIONS Members also have the opportunity to qualify as a BSAC Club or Advanced Instructor by attending AIC/AIE combined events. Costs vary and details/application forms for each event are available from Central Bookings at BSAC HQ.
INSTRUCTOR INDUCTION PROGRAMME NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION (NIE) Fee £75 The examination is open to Advanced Instructors who have passed the First Class Diver theory exam within the past two years. The practical examination takes place in early summer. Registration forms for NIE may be obtained from BSAC HQ or register HERE (PDF file) and must be returned to National Instructor Chief Examiner, BSAC HQ by 31st March. More information on the NIE. List of Events |
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