 Snorkel Diver Grades
Snorkelling Instructor Grades
Snorkel Diver Grades
Basic Snorkel Diver
Anyone trained to use the basic snorkelling equipment of mask, fins and snorkel
in a pool environment.
A Basic Snorkel Diver who has 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.
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.
Advanced Ocean Snorkel Diver
A member of BSAC, who has achieved the status of Open Water 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 Snorkel Diver should know how snorkelling skills might be applied
to specialist activities.
A member of BSAC who has achieved the status of Advanced 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 Snorkel Lifesaver Award and on
completion of the course will be capable of organising and supervising group snorkelling
activities.
Entry requirements (General)
The minimum age for BSAC membership is 8 years.
Within the BSAC Snorkelling programmes any minor, irrespective of
qualification, may only participate under the direct supervision of a Club
instructor.
Snorkelling Instructor Grades
 All BSAC snorkelling instruction must be conducted under the supervision
of a qualified BSAC instructor.
All pool training must be conducted under the supervision of a BSAC Snorkel
Instructor.
All open water activities must be conducted under the supervision of BSAC Open
Water Snorkel Instructor.
BSAC has training and qualification programmes to suit the needs of any
prospective snorkelling instructor. Former BSAC National Snorkellers Club Instructor
grades will
continue to be recognised upon proof of qualification. Any BSAC Club, Advanced
or National Instructor can apply for the corresponding Snorkelling Instructor
grade at the discretion of the Chief Examiner for Snorkelling Activities.
Assistant Snorkel Instructor
A Snorkel Diver who has received training in pool instructional techniques,
at Branch level.
A Snorkel Diver, minimum age 18 years, who has attended the Snorkel Instructor
Training Course and passed the BSAC Snorkel Instructor assessment.
An Open Water Snorkel diver and Snorkel Instructor who holds the Snorkel Lifesaver
award and has attended an Open Water Instructor course and successfully submitted
8 hours of recognised open water instruction.
An Open Water Snorkel Instructor and Snorkel Dive Marshal who holds the Advanced
Snorkel Lifesaver Award and has taken an Advanced Snorkel Instructor Course
at National
level and who has passed the subsequent examination.
For further information about qualifying as an instructor of snorkelling activities,
please
contact the British Sub-Aqua Club Headquarters.
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