Resource Centres
Resource Centres - collections of specific detailled advice, guidance and downloadable information on specific topics of interest to divers and instructors. This section includes a range of resources for BSAC Instructors to assist them in the presentation of BSAC Courses.
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Download the Instructor Notes and Presentation necessary for delivery of the Full Face Mask (FFM) Experience.
Latest issue: 25 June 2007
Download the Instructor Notes, Student Notes and Presentations necessary for delivery of the Automated External Defibrillation (AED) course.
Latest issue: 25 April 2007.
Download the Instructor Notes, Student Notes and Presentations necessary for delivery of update training for divers who hold qualifications prior to the 2007 diver training syllabus but not holding a Nitrox certification. The lastest revision of the workshop materials were posted on the 23rd January 2007.
This section includes General update information relevant to Instructors within the BSAC. FAQs on relevant matters including HSE and recreational diving.
This section also includes Latest updated Guidelines for Resuscitation teaching incorporating the 2005 guidance from the Resuscitation Council. Basic Life Support Guidelines 2006
This section also includes Latest updated Guidelines for Resuscitation teaching incorporating the 2005 guidance from the Resuscitation Council. Basic Life Support Guidelines 2006
Includes general advice on Rebreather and mixed gas diving for both divers and the Diving Officers and Dive Managers who may be responsible for their diving activities. Information is available on BSAC Courses and Standards required for students, instructors and intructor trainers.
Includes the Course Materials and VA files in a standardised format complete with appropriate slide show builds. The Visual Aids are downloadable as "zipped" files of PowerPoint presentations. Instructor Notes are downloadable as a PDF file. Future Course materials will be available in the same format.
Includes links to a wide range of resources to assist with planning for successful dives to a wide range of locations. Inlcudes sample checklists and marshalling sheets.
A comprehensive section that covers all aspects relating to Expedition style Diving including information on Grants available and sample guides.
An extensive and comprehensive section that covers all aspects relating to Skill Development Courses (SDCs). Information is presented that is relevant to Branches, Students, Instructors and general information
Currently contains modifications and errata to the Diver Training Programme identified since publication. Check here for changes and updates you may need to make to documents you hold.
Designed to raise and maintain awareness throughout the sport diving community about safe diving practices and the need for responsible diving. The Programme also assists BSAC Branches and Schools to provide a more formalised approach in providing 'refresher' training to qualified divers within the overall context of the BSAC Diver Training Programme.
Designed to raise and maintain awareness throughout the sport diving community about Risk Assessment and the role it can play in safe, responsible diving and dive organisation. The Programme also assists BSAC Branches to provide a more formalised framework to Dive Managing activities.
This comprehensive section provides all the advice and information you need to prepare for the four components of the highest BSAC Diving grade.
Any suggestions for further items for inclusion would be welcome and can be made to technical@bsac.com
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