The Scottish Sub Aqua Club (ScotSAC) was founded in

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in 1953. Today it is a company limited by guarantee with nearly 70 branches and 1200 members. ScotSAC instructors provide

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training to branch members on an amateur basis. It is recognised by

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as the National Governing Body for ''Sub Aqua'' in Scotland. ScotSAC has developed a comprehensive training schedule to prepare members to carry out

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safely in the sea around

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. The qualifications awarded by ScotSAC are recognised worldwide.

Qualifications

ScotSAC offers training courses for snorkel, diver and instructor qualifications.

Snorkel qualifications

* Junior Snorkel Diver * Snorkel Diver

Diver qualifications

* Branch Diver – Depth Limit 15m, unless accompanied by a Master Diver Instructor (New qualification from 2014) * – Depth limit 30m, unless accompanied by a Master Diver Instructor * – Depth limit 40m, unless additional Deep Diver qualifications have been obtained or with the permission of the ScotSAC Regional Coach * First Class Diver

Instructor qualifications

* – BIs instruct in their own branch * Regional Instructor * Examiner

Specialist qualifications

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Award * Deep Rescue Endorsement *

Dry Suit A dry suit or drysuit provides the wearer with environmental protection by way of thermal insulation and exclusion of water, and is worn by divers, boaters, water sports enthusiasts, and others who work or play in or near cold or contaminated ...

Endorsement *

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* Oxygen Administration * Heartstart * Diver First Aid * Underwater Archaeology

References

External links

Scottish Sub Aqua Club – Main Site

ScotSAC Training

ScotSAC Branch Locations
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