BSAC organises Instructor Training Scheme (ITS) courses and Skill Development Courses (SDCs) nationwide.

How to book

To book on any of the courses (formerly called 'training events') below:

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Instructor Foundation Course

  • Stirling 14th September 2025 £160 
  • Cambridge 20th September 2025 £160 
  • Chester 21st September 2025 £160 
  • Solihull 28th September 2025 £160 
  • Swindon 11th October 2025 £160 
  • Dartmouth 11th October 2025 £160 
  • Rhondda 18th October 2025 £160 
  • Middlesex 2nd November 2025 £160 
  • Doncaster 8th November 2025 £160 
  • North East 15th November 2025 £160 
  • Belfast 15th & 16th November 2025 £160 
  • Nottingham 22nd November 2025 £160 

Theory Instructor Exam Prep

  • Online 17th September 2025 £20 
  • Online 29th October 2025 £20 


Theory Instructor Exam

  • Online 24th September 2025 £40 
  • Online 15th October 2025 £40 


Open Water Instructor Course 

  • Portaferry 6th September 2025 £80
  • Wraysbury 13th September 2025 £80 
  • Stoney Cove 15th September 2025 £80 
  • Open Water Instructor Vobster 4th October 2025 £80 
  • Eight Acre Lake 11th October 2025 £80 
  • Nordhausen Germany 18th October 2025 £80 
  • Arrochar 18th October 2025 £80 
  • Capernwray 25th October 2025 £80 


Practical Instructor Exam Prep 

  • Wraysbury 13th September 2025 £80 
  • Stoney Cove 15th September 2025 £80 
  • Vobster 4th October 2025 £80 
  • Eight Acre lake 11th October 2025 £80 
  • Capernwray 25th October 2025 £80 


Practical Instructor Exam 

  • Portaferry 7th September 2025 £80 
  • Wraysbury 14th September 2025 £80 
  • Stoney Cove 16th September 2025 £80 
  • Vobster 5th October 2025 £80 
  • Eight Acre lake 12th October 2025 £80 
  • Arrochar 19th October 2025 £80 
  • Nordhausen Germany 19th October 2025 £80 
  • Capernwray 26th October 2025 £80 


Instructor Crossover Course

  • Wraysbury 13th September 2025 £120 
  • Stoney Cove 15th September 2025 £120 
  • Vobster 4th October 2025 £120 
  • Eight Acre Lake 11th October 2025 £120 
  • Scotland 18th October 2025 £120 
  • Capernwray 25th October 2025 £120 


Advanced Instructor Exam

  • Dunoon 19th & 20th September 2025 £180 
  • Portland 20th & 21st September 2025 £180 


Diving for All Awareness

  • Online 10th September 2025 £25 


First Class Exam Theory

  • Online 28th October 2025 £30 


First Class Exam

  • Plymouth 27th & 28th September 2025 £180 


Snorkel Instructor Training Course & Assessment

  • Stirling 14th September 2025 £150 
  • Chester 21st September 2025 £150 
  • Swindon 12th October 2025 £150 
  • Rhondda 19th October 2025 £150 
  • Doncaster 9th November 2025 £150 
  • Solihull 25th October 2025 £50 
  • Dartmouth 1st November 2025 £50 
View the guide

MyBSAC guide

Get started with an overview of some of the functionality of the MyBSAC self service platform.

Manage your membership, book courses, view your qualifications and more..

View the guide

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