BS-AC Dive Leader

For us to be able to qualify you, you wiill either need to be a memeber of our BS-AC branch, Central Branch or have the permission of the Diving Officer of your own branch.

Remember in a normal BS-AC branch it is the Diving Officer who awards the certification and not the instructor.

In case of difficulties it is possible to transfer to our branch or central branch.

The Dive Leader course starts with an introduction to BS-AC, and to BS-AC Dive Table Theory, plus comparisons to other training agencies. There are 13 theory sessions, 7 open water sessions and 2 dry practical sessions. There is also a requirement for diving under a number of different conditions.

THEORY LESSONS

DT Intro to BS-AC and Dive Tables
DT1 The Role of the Dive Leader
DT2 Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
DT3 Oxygen & Diving Incidents
DT4 Casualty Assessments
DT5 Oxygen Admin Equipment
DT6 Oxygen Admin in Practice
DT7 Oxygen Admin Equipment use
DT8 Dive Planning
DT9 Rescue Management part 1
DT10 Helicopter Operations
DT11 Rescue Management part 2
DT12 The Role of the Dive Marshal
Dives must be limited to 35 metres until qualified.

PRACTICAL LESSONS

D01 DSMB Use
D02 Dive Leading Demonstration
D03 Dive Leading Practice
D04 Shot Recovery by Simple Lift
D05 Rescue Management Scenarios
D06 Diving & Rescue Skills Review
D07 Rescue Skills Review
DP1 Dive Marshalling 1
DP2 Dive Marshalling 2
Diving experience should include at least 6 boat dives and conditions of at least five of low viz (<3m), night, wreck, wall, navigation, drift and planned decompression dives. 10 dives must be below 25 metres and 8 leading.

BS-AC Crossover Pack £20

Includes:
• Statement of Alternative Training
• Qualification Record Wallet
• Qualification Record Pack
• BS-AC Dive Leader Folder
• Dive Leader Manual
• Dive Leader Certificate
• BS-AC Safe Diving Booklet
BS-AC 88 Dive Tables £13.75
Sport Diving manual £14.99

MEMBERSHIPS

Annual BS-AC Membership £43
Club Instructor Membership £38
Advanced Instructor Membership £33
Includes Dive Magazine

BS-AC subscriptions are paid directly to BS-AC on an annual basis. This year’s fees are £43. You will receive a BS-AC membership card and a monthly copy of Dive Magazine. You will also need to purchase the Dive Leader crossover pack which is in stock at the Dive Centre for £20, plus a set of decompression tables.