Scottish Sub Aqua Club

Scottish Sub Aqua Club

The Scottish Sub Aqua Club (SSAC) was founded in Glasgow in 1953. Today it is a company limited by guarantee with nearly 70 branches and 1900 members. SSAC instructors provide scuba diving training to branch members on an amateur basis.

SSAC has developed a comprehensive training schedule to prepare members to carry out recreational diving safely in the sea around Scotland. The qualifications awarded by SSAC are recognised worldwide.

Qualifications

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

Snorkel Qualifications

* Junior Snorkel Diver
* Advanced Snorkel
* Snorkel Diver

Diver Qualifications

* Sports Diver - Depth limit 30m. "Unless accompanied by a Master Diver Instructor."

* Master Diver - Depth limit 40m. "Unless additional Deep Diver qualifications have been obtained or with the permission of the SSAC Regional Coach."

* First Class Diver

Instructor Qualifications

* Branch Instructor - BIs instruct in their own branch.

* Regional Instructor

* Examiner

Specialist Qualifications

* Deep diving Award

* Deep Rescue Endorsement

* Dry Suit Endorsement

* Nitrox

* Oxygen Administration

* First Aid

* Boat Handling

* GMDSS/VHF

Archives

The archives of Scottish Sub Aqua Club are maintained by the Archives of the University of Glasgow (GUAS).

External links

[http://www.scotsac.com/home.htm Scottish Sub Aqua Club - Main Site]
[http://www.scotsac.com/training.htm SSAC Training]
[http://www.scotsac.com/branches/branches_map.htm SSAC Branch Locations]


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