From beginner to experienced we can offer a full training programme enabling you to progress through the BSAC qualifications at your own pace.

Ocean Diver

Learning to dive is all about learning to use your equipment properly and safely. The Ocean Diver training course concentrates on preparing you for this in the safety of a swimming pool or sheltered water and then introducing you to open water in a controlled and safe manner. This also gives you the opportunity to practice safety skills in the company of a qualified instructor or experienced diver.  The course is made up of a mixture of pool, open water and classroom lessons.

Pool Training -  Pool training will be held at Wyndley Swimming pool on a Wednesday evening 8.15pm - 9.30pm.

Theory lessons will be arranged at a convenient time - generally on club nights at Sutton Town Football Club, Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield (we can arrange other times if required).  This part of the training generally takes about 6 weeks but does vary with each individual, we go at your pace.

Open Water Training – Once you have passed your pool training lessons, you will advance to open water, again there will be a mixture of open water lessons and theory lessons.  Open water lessons generally take place in Dosthill Quarry although we do go to other quarries occasionally.  We meet at Dosthill every Saturday at 1pm throughout the year.  By the time you get to this stage you will need to have bought your own equipment.

Sport Diver

In Sports Diver training, the emphasis is on building a sound foundation of open water diving skills and experience through a series of structured practical lessons. Once you have gained this open water experience with a qualified instructor, you are ready to take part in dives with other Sports Divers or those of higher grades.

Dive Leader

Dive Leader training concentrates on the responsibilities and safety aspects of leading other divers on an open water dive. Practical lessons in rescue management and rescue skills will give you the confidence and ability to deal with those unforeseen emergencies. Leading a dive will develop your enjoyment, confidence and experience as a diver.

Advanced Diver

The Advanced Diver course further develops your knowledge and skills. You will gain experience in planning and organising dives at different sites and under different circumstances. Additional experience will be gained in using small boats, chartwork, navigation and many other related skills. The BSAC consider this grade a fully trained diver.

First Class Diver

The BSAC’s highest diving grade which requires a higher than average level of theoretical knowledge, organisational and personal diving skills. The First Class Diver award is a culmination of a number of years’ of diving experience.  BSAC 1st Class Divers are assessed through nationally conducted examinations.

For further information on BSAC qualifications please visit the BSAC website.