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Find out how to enter the BSAC's main snorkel training programme here...

Entry Requirements

Basic Snorkel Diver Course

Age approx. 6 years (may be younger depending upon suitable equipment availability)
Able to swim 50m freestyle.
Parental consent if a minor.
Satisfactory medical declaration.
(Duration of training: Theory 0, Practical 2 hours, Total 2 hours)

Snorkel Diver Course

Basic Snorkel Diver qualification.
Satisfactory medical declaration.
Parental consent if a minor.
(Duration of training: Theory 1 hour, Practical 2 hours, Total 3 hours)

Ocean Snorkel Diver Course

Hold Snorkel Diver qualification.
Satisfactory medical declaration.
Parental consent if a minor.
Member of BSAC ^*.
(Duration of training: Theory 3 hours, Practical 6 hours, Total 9 hours)

Advanced Ocean Snorkel Diver Course

Hold Ocean Snorkel Diver qualification.
Satisfactory medical declaration.
Parental consent if a minor.
Member of BSAC ^*.

BSAC Snorkel Lifesaver Awad
(Duration of training: Theory 2 hours, Practical 2 hours, Total 4 hours)

Snorkel Dive Marshal

Hold Advanced Ocean Snorkel Diver qualification.
Satisfactory medical declaration.
Parental consent if a minor.
Member of BSAC ^*.
BSAC Advanced Lifesaver Award.
(Duration of training: Theory 2 hours, 5 Qualifying Dives acting as Marshal)

^* The minimum age for BSAC membership is 6 years. However, training for BSD and SD may be undertaken with younger students.
Within the BSAC Snorkelling programmes any minor, irrespective of qualification, may only participate under the direct supervision of an adult or more highly qualified BSAC diver (Dive Leader or above).