From beginner to experienced, Dearne Valley Divers provides a full BSAC training programme that enables divers to progress through a framework of qualifications at their own pace.
In BSAC courses, diving skills are taught progressively - each new experience built upon, step-by-step. This combination of theory, pool sessions, open water skills and continual technique practice enables you to develop your diving in a safe and enjoyable way.
There are five internationally-recognised BSAC diver grades, from the entry level Ocean Diver through to First Class Diver.
What does it all cost?
If you are brand new to the sport with no qualifications then to train and qualify with Dearne Valley Divers it will cost you around £260 (This includes a one of charge of £60 for Ocean diver grade which is your first qualification). Quite simply you pay an annual BSAC registration fee, plus an annual branch subscription. On top of your BSAC and branch fees are costs per qualification training packs at a cost of £32.50-£42.50.
In August 2020, BSAC launched the option for Ocean Diver trainees to complete eLearning through the BSAC website. Therefore, you can either opt to complete theory online via the website or with our instructors. Access to the Ocean Diver eLearning materials start at £59 for club members. If you'd rather do theory sessions with our instructors, you can order digital or hard copies of training packs at a cost of £32.50-£42.50. BSAC will be releasing an eLearning option for Sports Diver training later this year.
Here are some further details on the BSAC website about training pack costs and eLearning:
https://shop.bsac.com/c/5/training-packs
https://www.bsac.com/shop/digital-training-materials/
https://www.bsac.com/training/online-learning/bsac-elearning/elearning-faqs/
There'll also be odd equipment hire and entrance to open water dive sites. Overall that's the best value scuba training you'll find!!!
2023 Annual Membership Fees
The annual club membership fees are listed below. We can reduce costs for family/dual membership, and payments can be spread across the year. Your membership includes access to the pool, club equipment, Instructors, and, opportunities to attend diving trips and social events.
Membership Type | Branch Fee | BSAC Fee | TOTAL COST |
---|---|---|---|
Adult | £120 | £65.50 | £180.50 |
Junior/Student | £80 | £34 | £112 |
Our diver training is delivered by DBS-checked and BSAC nationally qualified instructors over a series of weekly Monday evening sessions at Dearneside Leisure Centre.
Once pool and theory work is completed then we progress to weekend open water training at managed inland dive sites such as Capernwray and Eight Acre Lake.
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Ocean Diver Course
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to dive, this course is for you. This course is for beginners and provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to prepare for open water diving.
The BSAC Ocean Diver course prepares for this in the safety of a swimming pool or sheltered water and an introduction to open water in a controlled, safe manner. Experience and confidence will be gained under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Maximum depth - 20m.
Training pack cost is £45 (in addition to club membership and pool use weekly for 1 year)
Sports Diver Course
BSAC Sports Diver training builds on the scuba skills you learnt in the Ocean Diver course (or entry level qualification from another agency) and helps develop your confidence, skills and experience in the water to allow you to enjoy a wider range of diving sites and conditions.
Qualified BSAC Sports Divers can dive with other Ocean Divers or higher grade divers. Depth can be built progressively from 20m to a maximum of 35m after qualifying.
Training pack cost is £35 (in addition to club membership and pool use weekly for 1 year).
Dive Leader Course
As a BSAC Dive Leader you are are becoming an expert in your field of dive leadership. You will also be competent in planning dives for groups of divers and managing diving on the day including, if necessary, managing rescue situations.
This comprehensive course is a mix of classroom-based and practical lessons that will give divers confidence to plan, lead and manage dives, and deal with emergencies. After qualifying, and if you wish, depth can be built progressively to a maximum of 50m - this is the safe diving limit for breathing on normal air. Depth can be increased by qualifying under additional mixed gas courses.
Training pack cost is £35 (in addition to club membership and pool use weekly for 1 year).
Advanced Diver Course
As a BSAC Advanced Diver you are a highly qualified branch diver. This course is for divers who are interested in extending still further their skills in planning and supervising diving groups, rescue management skills, whilst building seamanship and developing further leadership qualities.
The BSAC Advanced Diver course develops knowledge and skills. Divers gain experience in planning dives at different sites and circumstances. Additional skills will be gained in using small boats, chartwork and navigation and many other related skills.
Training pack cost is £35 (in addition to club membership and pool use weekly for 1 year).