What is BSAC Dive Leader?
A Dive Leader is defined as a diver who: Can plan and lead a range of dives including those requiring detailed dive, air and decompression requirements planning. Has the skill and level of knowledge to progressively extend his / her skills to take part in a wide range of adventurous dives. Has rescue management skills. Is competent to marshal and supervise branch dives to locations well known to the branch, or using experienced skippers, or in conditions not normally described as “challenging” Can dive to a depth which is initially limited to 35m, but which can subsequently be extended progressively to 50m. Can conduct dives with divers of any grade to expand their experience beyond that previously encountered by those divers, under the supervision of a dive marshal. Can conduct experience dives with trainee Ocean Divers, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered by the trainee Ocean Diver, under the supervision of a dive marshal. What do I need to start? You will n
