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BSAC Snorkel Diver Grades
Basic Snorkel Diver
This is an introductory course,
available to anyone who is confident in the water and capable of swimming.
It will train them in the use of basic snorkelling equipment of mask, fins
and snorkel in a pool environment. No age limit is imposed but younger
students should be confident in the water. Membership of
the BSAC is mandatory to embark on this training course.
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Snorkel Diver
A BSAC Member, who has achieved
the level of Basic Snorkel Diver and progressed with pool training to be proficient
in the basic snorkelling skills and been assessed for readiness for open water
snorkelling.
On completion of training the student should be competent in the safe and
correct use of mask, fins and snorkel for surface and brief breath-hold dives
in warm waters.
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Ocean Snorkel Diver
A member of BSAC, who has achieved
the status of Snorkel Diver, and trained further to take a full and active
part in open water snorkelling activities, including rescue techniques and
further advanced exercises.
This grade of student, on completion of training, should be competent in the
safe use of all appropriate open water snorkelling equipment including protective
clothing and should be able to act safely as one of a buddy pair of snorkellers.
Course content:
6 Theory Lessons
7/8 Practical Lessons
3 Open water snorkel dives
Advanced Ocean Snorkel Diver
A member of BSAC, who has achieved
the status of Ocean Snorkel Diver, and trained to have a greater level of
theoretical knowledge in all aspects of snorkelling and having broad practical
experience of snorkel diving.
The Advanced Ocean Snorkel Diver should know how snorkelling skills might
be applied to specialist activities.
Course content:
4 Theory Lessons
1 Practical Lesson
1 Open water Practical Lesson
5 Open water snorkel dives
Snorkel Dive Marshal
A member of BSAC who has achieved the
status of Advanced Ocean Snorkel Diver and trained to have further theoretical
knowledge of snorkel diving and having practical experience of snorkel dive
planning and leadership of snorkelling activities.
The Snorkel Dive Marshal must also hold the BSAC Advanced Snorkel Lifesaver
Award and on completion of the course will be capable of organising and supervising
group snorkelling activities.
Course content:
1 Theory Lesson
5 Open water snorkel dives
