As an affiliated branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club, the Saddleworth Sub-Aqua Club
Instructor team can teach divers from a complete beginner right up to becoming an
advanced diver. All training is carried out according to the highly regarded BSAC
Diver Training Programme, and all BSAC qualifications are readily accepted worldwide.
Instruction is provided free-of-charge to all club members - the only cost to members
will be the training materials, fees to use any diver training facility and hire
fees for protective diving suits. Members learning to dive through the club have
free access to training equipment for the duration of their course. Learning through
a BSAC club is a very cost effective way of learning to dive and courses are mutually
tailored around our busy work/life schedules - this means that the courses will take
longer than doing a concentrated commercial course, but that additional time is used
to ensure that any skill can be mastered before moving on.
The BSAC starting course is the Ocean Diver course - more information on that course,
and more advanced courses, can be seen by selecting the BSAC Diver Training box below.
The courses beyond the Ocean Diver qualification can be progressed at a rate controlled
by yourself - there is no pressure to advance beyond your comfort level. Once qualified,
there are a whole range of more advanced qualifications and optional skill development
courses available to extend your knowledge and skills in the sport. Take a look at
the Going Further section for more details. Finally, the club also has regular pool
and open-water sessions to help maintain the members skill levels throughout the
year. Take a look at Club Training for more information.
