Identify requirements
Identifying the course(s) required by the members
There are many reasons to run a Skill Development Course:
- Request from club members
- It is part of a particular course/qualification, e.g. Oxygen Administration
- Safety
- Improved rescue skills
- Requirement from other body, e.g. lifesavers required in the pool
There may be a request for particular courses from branch members or courses that the branch committee considers are essential for the skills for the branch members to have.
Essential skills may include:
Essential skills may include:
- First Aid for Divers
- Lifesaver Award
- Oxygen Administration
- Boat Handling, etc
There are also several ‘Special Interest’ courses that may have particular relevance to your branch:
- Marine Biology
- Underwater Photography
- Disability Awareness
A full list of Skill Development Courses is available on the BS-AC website.
The BSAC Programme of Events lists the Skill Development Courses run regionally that are available.
The BSAC Programme of Events lists the Skill Development Courses run regionally that are available.