Is PADI equivalent to BSAC?

Is PADI equivalent to BSAC?

The only place this can fall down when comparing BSAC vs PADI is that BSAC don’t offer a course which PADI recognises as equivalent to their Rescue Diver Course. The PADI Rescue Diver Course is a prerequisite to the PADI Dive Master Course. If you were qualified as a BSAC.

Can a PADI Divemaster do DSD?

As mentioned above, a PADI Divemaster with PADI DSD Leader status may conduct a pool section with PADI Discover Scuba Diving students. Such training can be conducted without instructor supervision, which is not possible with only a PADI Divemaster license.

Is SSI equivalent to PADI?

Teaching methods The course content for PADI and SSI is more or less identical. One thing that differs is the teaching methodology. PADI insists on skills being completed in a set order to meet PADI standards and pass the course. SSI allows for slightly more flexibility.

Do BSAC qualifications expire?

BSAC certs don’t have a time limit, you are still the grade and can dive abroad etc. Last shout I had was at 5am from a student who was in Australia with no cert at all. GUE certs expire after 3 years. There is a minimum requirement of av.

How deep can a BSAC sports diver go?

Sports Diver training dives are no deeper than 20 metres. Once these dives are successfully completed, a next step can be to extend your depth capability to 35m. Depth progression is not just about doing three dives; one each to 25m, 30m and 35m. Be prepared to do more than one dive to each depth.

What does BSAC stand for?

British Sub-Aqua Club

Can a PADI divemaster teach?

As Divemaster can I teach or supervise any PADI Course? Yes as Active Status Dive Master you will be authorized to: Supervise both training and nontraining-related activities by planning, organizing and directing dives. Assist an instructor during confined and open water training.

Can divemaster Teach Discover Scuba?

After completing the PADI Divemaster course, a PADI Divemaster can teach: Discover Snorkeling. The PADI Advanced Snorkeling program (including the PADI Seal Team Skin Diver Specialist AquaMission) PADI ReActivate.

How many members does BSAC have?

27,000 members
The number of BSAC members saw a significant increase from 1965 to 1995, where it reached a maximum of 52364 members. Since 1995 the number of members has shown a consistent decline to only 27,000 members in 2019.

Is raid diving Recognised?

RAID Certifications Accepted Everywhere RAID Scuba Certifications are recognised worldwide. RAID programs are approved by the European Underwater Federation (EUF). The certifications you earn with RAID will be accepted by dive centers, charter operators, and dive destinations anywhere your adventure may take you!

How many BSAC clubs are there?

1,100
It is a diver training organization that operates through its associated network of around 1,100 local, independent diving clubs and around 400 diving schools worldwide.

Can two Ocean Divers dive together?

As a qualified Ocean Diver, you can dive buddied with another Ocean Diver, under the supervision of a Dive Manager – so long as you stick to familiar locations and conditions you have encountered during your training.

How hard is PADI divemaster?

The PADI Divemaster course is one the most challenging and rewarding courses that you can take. It is the first rung on the PADI professional ladder and it is a tremendous achievement. It opens doors all around the world and gives you a traveling profession that is in ever increasing demand.

Can divemaster Discover scuba?

With additional training, divemasters can independently conduct Discover Scuba Diving Experiences in a pool or confined water. After Discover Scuba Diving participants have satisfactorily completed their first dive with an instructor, a divemaster may lead them on additional guided dives within 14 days.

Can a PADI Divemaster teach?