Training with LSAC

Our training follows the BSAC program. There are different Grades through which the trainee progresses starting with the Ocean Diver course. 

This consists of a series of 7 lectures and at least 5 pool sessions using the scuba equipment, giving the trainee the maximum amount of hands-on experience in a safe area. When the pool training and lectures have been completed there is a theory exam. Once the instructor is satisfied that the trainee is ready they are then taken to shallow, sheltered sites in the open water for 5 open water dives before becoming a qualified Ocean Diver. They are then able to dive without an instructor regularly with the other Club members.

The qualified Ocean Diver can then go on to train further. The next courses are similar in content.  Following the Ocean Diver qualification, the next course is for Sport Diver, followed by the Dive Leader course and then the Advanced Diver course. We believe all our members should try to attain Dive leader to dive in our local waters. All these courses are run in Lisburn Sub Aqua Club.

There are regional BSAC courses which club members are also encouraged to participate in – such as boat handling, Nitrox and chart work / position fixing.

There are also the national courses also run in N Ireland, such as instructor grades, by which members can consolidate their knowledge and put something back into the Club.

Members are encouraged to continue their training throughout their diving careers and the Club organises training events such as weekends away. Many of the members also do courses outside BSAC such as Trimix qualifications, RYA vhf radio certificates and boat handling or marine biology courses.

 Full information on BSAC training can be found on the BSAC website www.bsac.org and click the Learning to Dive button.

The Club provides full diving equipment, with the exception of a diving suit, to all trainees.