The Ocean Diver is a person who is trained to be competent in the safe and correct use of aqualung equipment. He or she has gained open water experience and is considered ready to take part in dives, partnered by a diver of the same or higher grade, providing the dive has the explicit approval of the Branch Diving Officer or the Dive Marshal.

The Ocean Diver training is divided into a number of elements to enable the trainee to progressively gain the required knowledge in a series of structured lessons. These elements are theory lessons, sheltered water lessons, theory assessment, and open water lessons.

This grade of diver training requires seven theory lessons, five sheltered water lessons and five open water lessons. There is also a requirement for some home study to prepare for a theory assessment.

The first stage of training is conducted in a sheltered water environment, a swimming pool being an ideal location. Within our club training can start at the age of 14yrs with parental consent. It will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to prepare you for open water diving. Learning to dive is all about learning to use your equipment correctly, confidently and above all safely.

The BSAC club environment allows the trainee to learn at a leisurely pace, as there is no time restriction imposed on training within the branch.