Ocean Diver
An entry level course designed for beginners, made up of theory, pool and open water lessons.
This qualification can be used around the world to dive, as well as our North East Coast!
Learning to dive is a life changing experience for many people. Breathing underwater for the first time is something you will never forget, and the experience of learning with others is great fun. Your Instructor is trained to look after you every step of the way.
If you’re keen to learn to dive, the Ocean Diver course is the place to start. This entry-level open water diver qualification will equip you with the core skills to dive to a maximum of 20 metres in open water, in the UK and abroad. It is a great course to learn the basics of scuba diving in a safe and controlled manner, as well as get to know ESAC at the same time.
To enrol on the BSAC Ocean Diver Course with ESAC you must be 18 years or older. A basic level of comfort in the water is important and you will have to demonstrate that you can swim 200m in swimwear.
Swimwear and towel are required for the pool lessons and a drysuit for the open water lessons.
Although the diving equipment is provided, Ocean Diver trainees may wish to buy their own mask and snorkel.
The course has three main stages:
- six theory lessons and a theory assessment on the basic principles of scuba diving
- at least five confined water sessions to learn the basics in the water (usually in our swimming pool at Ellon Community Campus)
- at least four open water dives to further develop your scuba diving skills
A BSAC Ocean Diver is defined as a diver who is competent to conduct dives:
- to a maximum depth of 20m
- with another BSAC Ocean Diver or with a BSAC Sports Diver, within the restrictions of the conditions already encountered during training
- with a Dive Leader or higher grade, to expand experience beyond the conditions encountered during training, under the supervision of a Dive Manager
- not requiring mandatory decompression stops
- under the on-site supervision of a Dive Manager with respect to site selection, conditions and dive plan
To further progress your diving experience, skills and knowledge the Sports Diver qualification is highly recommended. There are also a number of Skill Development Courses that you can access to further your diving career.