BSAC Dive Leader course

Its time to start leading divers!

So your ready to start leading dives and taking people where you first started!

The BSAC Dive Leader Course includes theory lessons in a classroom, practical lessons in open water and twenty open water dives.
The course programme is used to develop BSAC Sports Divers and holders of other medium level qualifications issued by other diver training agencies, into BSAC Dive Leaders.

The Dive Leader Course consists of the following elements:

- twelve classroom lessons
- a theory assessment
- seven Open Water lessons
- two dry practical lessons
- twenty dives (which may include the Open Water
lessons), in a range of conditions, since qualifying as a Sports Diver

Safety along with excellent customer care and value is our main focus. You will be taught in a PADI gold palm and BSAC Premier dive school that offers not only great friendly staff, but people who are the best in the business and are happy to share their excellent knowledge and experience to make your dive course as beneficial as possible.

Lanzarote has been voted one of the best diving locations within Europe. Not only does it offer exciting marine life, but also is a resort that operates all year round!

Flights are not included in this package, however Freedom Adventures holds a full ATOL licence and we are able to add flights to your package should you require them.

0044 2380 330865 or 0800 6809033

Itinerary / Highlights

This course is five days long and includes the following:

THE ROLE OF THE DIVE LEADER:

Why become a Dive Leader?
The Dive Leader course
Personal skill development
Building experience
Varied sites & conditions
Leading experienced divers

DT2 - DT7 OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION:

COURSE
The theory and Practical sessions which
make up the Oxygen Administration SDC
are covered in these 6 sessions
DIVE PLANNING
Planning
The role of the dive marshal
The dive site - known to the branch
Site information and location
Charts
Tide tables
Weather

RESCUE MANAGEMENT PART 1:

The rescue process
Prevention is better than cure
Anticipation
Emergency services
Managing Activities
Delegation

HELICOPTER OPERATIONS:
General considerations
Preparing for a lift
Direct lift
High-line transfer
Alternative small boat technique

RESCUE MANAGEMENT PART 2:

Personnel issues
Incident reporting
Fatalities
Keeping it all in perspective…
THE ROLE OF THE DIVE MANAGER
Managing branch shore or boat dives
Managing the diving
Shot lines
Dealing with emergencies

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Our charming apartments are separated around three cool swimming pools. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with real character, each with its own kitchenette and living area.

After an exciting day of diving, relax by the pool with a drink from the bar or just kick back on your own balcony.

All the apartments are self-catering but, if you don´t fancy cooking, then get out into one of the many local restaurants for great food at great prices.

The accommodation is right by our dive school and is in close proximity to all the local bars, restaurants and shops, great if you want to grab a drink after an exciting days diving!