Technical Diving Resource Centre
The Technical Resource Centre is intended to provide easy access to all the necessary information relevant to BSAC Technical Diving.
The NDC Technical Group is responsible for the development of technical courses. The current portfolio includes:
The NDC Technical Group is responsible for the development of technical courses. The current portfolio includes:
- Nitrox open-circuit diving
- Mixed gas open-circuit diving
- Rebreather diving
- Mixed gas rebreather diving
- Gas Blending
This section is sub-divided into the following categories:
| Technical Diving Sections | |
| Technical Diving in General | Information pertinent to all areas of technical diving is included in this section. References to BSAC Safe Diving, technical qualification registration, quality control, 'Regional Technical Adviser' contact details and FAQs can be located here. |
| Mixed Gas Diving OC | This section contains information specific to open-circuit mixed gas diving and courses. Courses and materials referenced include Sport Mixed Gas Diver, Advanced Mixed Gas Diver, Instructor standards and risk assessment guidance. |
| Nitrox Diving OC | This section references all skill development courses and documentation related to nitrox diving and gas blending. Courses referenced include Nitrox Diver, Advanced Nitrox Diver, Combined Nitrox, Extended Range Diver (ERD) and Gas Blending. |
| Semi-Closed Rebreathers | This section references the BSAC Drager Dolphin SCR course, general rebreather support documentation, Instructor standards, a listing of BSAC SCR Instructors, rebreather try dives, a listing of approved alternative agnecy courses, rebreather unit approvals, risk assessment guidance and FAQs on rebreather use. |
| Closed Circuit Rebreathers |
This section contains information specific to closed circuit rebreather diving and courses. Documentation includes rebreather unit and mixed gas course syllabi, instructor standards, a listing of approved BSAC CCR Instructors, rebreather try dives, a listing of approved alternative agency courses, rebreather unit approvals, risk assessment guidance and FAQs on rebreather use. |