BSAC Scuba diving courses in Thailand


Dive Education with SEAL, Premier School of
Phuket BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club)
Official BSAC Phuket Branch (No. 2267)

SEAL is a BSAC International School.With 2,500 branches and schools worldwide, BSAC is the largest diving club worldwide. It is internationally recognized as one of the leading sports diver training agencies and their international diver and instructor training is based on over 45 years of experience. The worldwide third party liability insurance covers up to £ 5 Million. Besides exclusive members privileges on scuba diving and specialist training courses, insurance schemes, finance packages and international conferences, BSAC issues also the monthly international journal "Dive".

BSAC School Diver Grades in the SEAL Program.

The BSAC School Diver Grades have been developed to fit closely the needs of the diver who prefers to go to a school for initial training and it is designed to build confidence and self-reliance, whilst keeping safety uppermost.

Our course fees are available upon request.

BASIC SNORKEL DIVER

 

Basic Snorkel Diver – anyone trained to use the basic snorkeling equipment of mask, fins and snorkel in a pool environment.

COURSE AIMS:

This course is designed to give people the opportunity to experience the use of basic snorkeling equipment and to learn the techniques needed to perform snorkel diving safely.

All training will be carried out in the safety of a swimming pool / confined water.

STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
 
  • medical self declaration
  • be approx. age of 8 years and, have parental consent if a minor

COURSE DURATION :
  the duration of the course is 2 hours

PRICE   US $48 - INCLUDES:
 
  • all snorkeling equipment
  • personalized instruction by a qualified Instructor
  • certificate, badge and qualification log book
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SNORKEL DIVER

 

Snorkel Diver - this course is a follow-on to the BSAC Basic Snorkel Diver course.

COURSE AIMS :

 

This course will expand on your snorkelling skills and introduce you to snorkelling in open water. It will also give you some basic knowledge on safety and snorkelling techniques.

If you wish the BSAC Basic Snorkel Diver and the Snorkel Diver courses can be combined into one.
 

STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENT :
 
  • have completed a BSAC Basic Snorkel Diver Course (if not a combined course)
  • medical self declaration
  • be approx. age of 8 years and, have parental consent if a minor
 

COURSE DURATION :
 
  • the duration of this course is 3 hours, 1 hour theory and 2 hours practical
  • the combined course duration will be 5 hours total.
 

PRICE    US $62 -INCLUDES:
 
  • all snorkelling equipment
  • personalised instruction by a qualified Instructor
  • certificate, badge and qualification log book

Note : if a day-boat dive trip is used for the practical, there will be an extra charge
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B.S.A.C - EXPERIENCE SCUBA COURSE
 

The Experience Scuba course is your introduction to the underwater world and the chance to sample the first grade in the BSAC range of scuba diver training programs.

 

THE COURSE :
  The BSAC Experience Scuba course is divided into two parts:
  • one theory lessons
  • one pool or, sheltered water dive
 

COURSE DURATION :
 
  • theory – 2 hours
  • practical – 1 hour
 

COURSE AIMS :
 
  • to give none divers the opportunity to experience Scuba
  • to determine if it’s a sport you like and might wish to take more seriously by proceeding to enroll for the BSAC Ocean Diver course

Note : the above Experience Scuba lesson and dive, count towards the Ocean Diver course, if you chose to proceed.

 
 

STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENT :
 
  • medical self declaration, fit to dive
  • must be a minimum of 11 years of age
  • also, parental consent required for a minor
 

QUALIFICATION :
 
  • Internationally recognised ‘Experience Scuba’ Certificate
  • Experience Scuba Certification

PRICE US $80  - INCLUDES :
 
  • full diving equipment as required for the dive
  • personalised instruction by a nationally qualified Instructor
  • BSAC Certificate and registration

Optional Choice:   This Course can be conducted on board the local day-dive tour to Racha Yai Island.      PRICE:  US $120

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B.S.A.C - OCEAN DIVER COURSE
 

Ocean Diver – this qualification is the first grade in the BSAC range of scuba diver training programs.

 

THE COURSE :
 

The BSAC Ocean Diver course is of 5 day duration and is divided into four sections :

  • 5 theory lessons
  • 1 theory assessment
  • 5 Pool Dives and swimming assessment
  • 5 open water dives
 

COURSE AIMS :
 

To produce a diver who has gained open water diving experience and is considered ready to take part in dives partnered by a diver of the same, or higher grade.

The BSAC Ocean Diver is restricted to a maximum depth of 20 metres.
 

STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENT :
 
  • must complete and sign a medical declaration
  • be a minimum age of 12 years and, have parental consent if a minor
 

QUALIFICATION :
  The BSAC Ocean Diver qualification is recognized worldwide.
 

COURSE MATERIAL :
 

Every candidate will receive a course welcome student pack, which contains the following:

  • student work book
  • qualification log book
  • BSAC 88 dive tables
  • Ocean Diver video
  • BSAC branch contact book
  • stickers and lots more information

PRICE US $350  - INCLUDES :
 
  • local transfers from hotel (Patong, Karon and Kata) on day-boat dive trips
  • comfortable, professional day-boats
  • light breakfast, lunch, coffee & tea included on day-boat dive trips
  • full diving equipment for the duration of course
  • personalised instruction by a nationally qualified Instructor
  • maximum 2 students per instructor
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B.S.A.C. – SPORT DIVER COURSE

  From Ocean Diver qualification your next step up through the BSAC range of training programs, is the Sports Diver qualification.

 

THE COURSE :
  The BSAC Sports Diver course is of three days duration and is divided into four sections :
  • 3 theory lessons
  • 2 pool or, sheltered water lessons
  • 4 open water dives
  • Sport Diver theory assessment
 

COURSE AIMS :
 

The aim of this course is to produce a diver who has gained open water diving and rescue experience and is considered ready to take part in dives partnered by another diver.

Sports Divers who have gained the qualification of BSAC Assistant Club Instructor may partner BSAC Club Divers on branch dives to the approval of the branch Diving Officer (DO).

BSAC Sports Divers are restricted to a maximum depth of 35 metres.
 

STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENT :
 
  • must be rated as a Club Diver or Ocean Diver
  • must hold a fitness to dive medical sign by a doctor
  • must join BSAC as a full member through a branch or direct, before the qualification is awarded
 

PRICE US $300 - INCLUDES :
 
  • BSAC Sports Diver training pack
  • full diving equipment for the duration of the course
  • personalised instruction with highly experienced BSAC Advanced/ OWI Instructors
  • maximum 2 students per Instructor
  • local transfers from hotel (Patong, Karon & Karon) on day-boat dive trips
  • comfortable, professional day-dive boats
  • light breakfast, lunch, fruit, coffee & tea included on day-boat dive trips
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B.S.A.C. – DIVE LEADER COURSE

 

The next level after gaining your Sports Diver qualification would be the Dive Leader qualification.

 

THE COURSE :
 

The BSAC Dive Leader course is of four days duration and is divided into four sections :

  • theory lessons
  • 6 open water dives
  • rescue scenarios
  • theory assessment & skills assessment
 

COURSE AIMS :
  To produce an active, experienced and responsible diver competent in dive leadership and rescue skills, who may lead others on open-water dives.
 

STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENT :
 
  • must have a minimum of 20 open water dives, since Sports Diver
  • must join BSAC and a club branch
  • must hold a fitness to dive medical signed by a doctor
  • must be SPORTS DIVER level or, equivalent

Note : Dive Leader grade is an entry level for the BSAC CLUB INSTRUCTOR exam.

 

RESCUE SCENARIOS :
  Can be completed as a SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSE (SDC) via the PRACTICAL RESCUE MANAGEMENT COURSE, which is a mandatory course leading towards BSAC Advanced Diver Grade.
 

PRICE US $350-INCLUDES :
 
  • local transfers from hotel ( Patong, Karon & Kata ) on day-boat dive trips
  • comfortable, professional day-dive boats
  • light breakfast, lunch, fruit, coffee & tea included on day-boat dive trips
  • full diving equipment for the duration of the course
  • personalised instruction with our highly experience BSAC Advanced/ OWI Instructors
  • maximum 2 students per Instructor
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B.S.A.C. – ADVANCED DIVER COURSE

  After gaining the BSAC Dive Leader qualification, the next level would be the Advanced Diver qualification.
 

THE COURSE :
  This course is designed to introduce you to new topics and skills to enable you to achieve the above aims. The Advanced Diver course is divided into individual Skill Development (SD) courses.

There are 3 mandatory courses and 4 optional courses. The optional courses are sub-divided into 2 groups ( group A & group B ) of which you only need to complete any 2 from any group, depending on your particular interest.
 

COURSE AIMS :
  The Advanced Diver qualification is considered to be a fully trained diver.

He or she, will have a good level of diving knowledge and practical diving experience; in addition the Advanced Diver should be capable of arranging dives for groups of divers at branch level.
 

STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENT :
 
  • qualified Dive Leader (DL)
  • must be a member of BSAC and a member of a branch
  • must have 20 logged dives since qualifying as a Dive Leader
  • must hold a fitness to dive medical signed by a doctor
 

SKILL DEVELOPMENT COURSES :
  Mandatory Courses:
  • Oxygen Administration: 1 day dry lesson (SD)
  • Dive Planning & Marshalling: 2 days dry & wet lessons
  • Practical Rescue Management: 1 day dry & wet lesson (SD)

Optional Courses - Group A

  • Boat Handling: 2 days dry & wet lessons (Any BSAC member)
  • Chartwork & Position fixing: 2 days theory & practical lessons (SD)

Optional Courses - Group B

  • Search and Recovery Techniques: 2 days dry & wet lessons (SD)
  • Advanced Diving Techniques: 2 days dry & wet lessons

Note : all SD courses are available individually to DL grade & those shown to SD grade.
 

ASSESSMENT :
 
  • In addition to the individual course assessments, you will be assessed on your marshalling/ planning skills over 4 dive sessions
  • finally, complete a rescue assessment and a theory assessment
 

PRICE ON REQUEST (dependent upon which SD courses are chosen) - INCLUDES :
 
  • student pack per course
  • full diving equipment for duration of course

local transfers from hotel on day-boat dive trips ( Patong, Karon & Kata)
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