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BSAC Thailand improves its Instructor Crossover Course
Written by les   
Friday, 03 September 2010 17:59

BSAC dive instructor crossover training in ThailandHistorically, the BSAC Instructor Crossover program was designed for both its branch and dive centre systems, with the crossover course syllabuses being identical for both systems.

Instructors that are crossing over from other agencies usually find that in the BSAC crossover program there are many new areas in both the theory aspects and practical dive topics and skills that were not covered by their previous dive agencies syllabus. Such topics include, advanced dive planning , tidal and current predictions, Nitrox diving, altitude diving, Seamanship and boat diving activities, surface navigation to locate new dive sites, Oxygen administration and decompression diving are just a few areas to mention.

As a BSAC instructor, you would be expected not only to have revised and be knowledgeable in these new subjects,  as well as being practiced in the skills that are required to deliver that particular course, but you also should be able to effectively teach such theory/skills to a high standard.

In part, the BSAC Instructor teaching and study materials are very comprehensive in their contents, with direct and clear information both on the background of the topic being taught, together with the best method of teaching the lesson. These publications are a very effective way of bringing these crossover instructors up to speed and will fill in any such gaps.

BSAC dive instructor training for Thailand diving instructorsTo assist the new instructor in becoming more familiar with these new elements, BSAC Thailand has extended the duration of the crossover course  by an extra 2 –days so that such areas can be covered. Over these two days, the course Instructor will conduct both theoretical and practical workshops in the above forth mentioned subjects. As BSAC Thailand endeavors to produce Instructors that are highly knowledgeable and experience in all of the syllabus / subjects, we are running these additional days at no extra cost to the candidate. In addition to this, as part of the crossover course, we will be conducting the BSAC Oxygen Administration Instructor course. This is also free of charge, resulting in each candidate being issued the Instructor rating for this course. Our thinking behind this is that all of our instructor should be able to administrate oxygen if any diving incident should arise.

For more information about this course, please contact BSAC Technical Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Malaysia International Dive Expo 2010
Written by kieron   
Monday, 12 April 2010 09:43

MIDE Malaysia dive exhibition 2010

The 2010 Malaysia International Dive Exhibition [MIDE] is taking place from 30th July till 1st August at the Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpar.

MIDE 2010 is an important networking opportunity for dive industry related businesses throughout Asia, and is becoming one of the most popular exhibitions in the region.

BSAC Thailand will be exhibiting on stand 174 - if you're interested in finding out more about BSAC training and diving activities in Asia please come along and see us at the show. We'll also be promoting our BSAC dive centres throughout Thailand, so you'll be able to pickup information and deals on live-aboard diving and day trips for BSAC divers visiting Thailand.
 
BSAC Thailand at TDEX 2010: Thailand Travel and Dive Expo
Written by kieron   
Thursday, 21 January 2010 10:42

Thailand travel and dive exhibition in Bangkok

The 2010 Thailand Travel and Dive Expo (TDEX) is set to take place between 20 - 23rd May 2010 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

BSAC Thailand will be enhibiting on booth number PG7. If you're interested in finding out more about BSAC Thailand or have any questions for the BSAC Thailand staff please come along and visit us.

Opening hours are from 11:00 am till 21:00 pm.

Special events at the show include a photo content and bouldering activity which should be a lot of fun. Plus there will be the usual opportunity to buy brand named scuba diving equipment at rock bottom prices, thanks to the major dive gear retailers exhibiting at the show.

We look forward to meeting you there!

 
BSAC Compressor Course conducted for other dive agencies:
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 03 November 2009 18:19

Over the past few months, BSAC Thailand has received many inquiries with regards to other dive schools who primarily offer training from other diving agencies wanting to offer some of the BSAC Skill Development Course (SDC’s). These courses can be conducted to compliment other dive agencies syllabuses.

BSAC SDC’s are unique to the BSAC and many of these courses are not offered by any other agency, for example Powerboat Handling, First Aid for Divers (specifically aimed at First Aid in the diving environment) and the Compressor Operator course.

The Compressor Course is already being run by some PADI dive centres in conjunction with PADI Divemaster Training and for PADI Instructors. Benefits for candidates include learning new skills which they cannot access through their own diver training agency, and gaining qualifications which make them more employable within the diving industry.

From a dive centre point of view a compressor is one of the key components of running a dive centre, not to mention a substantial investment. Operating compressors and filling cylinders for someone who is not properly trained to do so, can have some degree of risk. “Out of test” cylinders and poorly maintained cylinders pose the risk of rupturing when being filled. Inadequate filter changes and monitoring of air purities causing contaminated breathing air can result in blackouts and fatalities. So many dive centres now prefer to use qualified compressor operators who are trained to control these risks.

For a dive centre to conduct these types of SDC’s the centre must first be registered as a BSAC SDC centre and must have a qualified BSAC Instructors to conduct the training. See the instructor crossover program in the “BSAC course” section of this website.
 
Oceans Below and BSAC Teaming up for the first Pro-Level Video Training Course
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 25 September 2009 16:19

Oceans Below has recently been recognised for their dedication to quality underwater videography training by none other than BSAC Thailand (British Sub Aqua Club)! This distinguished, internationally recognised training organisation has chosen none other than Oceans Below to pilot the first professional-level underwater videography training program in the world.

It's a huge honour and one that the staff don't take lightly. They will soon publish the new BSAC Underwater Pro-Video Manual and will be certifying BSAC instructors throughout Asia to teach this programme. Already there are Dive Leaders and Instructors anxiously awaiting the start of the first courses in Koh Tao, Thailand.

One of the huge advantages of working together with BSAC is that the newly-designed course will be immediately credited towards a number of university courses for those involved in media studies. As experienced PADI Instructors but with no background in the BSAC system, Elisabeth and Aidy were invited by BSAC Instructor Trainer Les Skelton to do their cross-over course. Successful completion means they are now qualified to  teach within the BSAC system.

"We're all really excited about this new project and look forward to teaming up with an organisation like BSAC which has such a fantastic reputation for excellence!"

 
 
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