The BSAC Dive Leader Course by Blue Water Divers includes theory lessons in a classroom, practical lessons in open water and twenty open water dives.
The course programme is used to develop BSAC Sports Divers and holders of other medium level qualifications issued by other diver training agencies, into BSAC Dive Leaders.

The Dive Leader Course consists of the following elements:

- twelve classroom lessons
- a theory assessment
- seven Open Water lessons
- two dry practical lessons
- twenty dives (which may include the Open Water lessons), in a range of conditions, since qualifying as a Sports Diver

DIVE LEADER - THEORY TRAINING

THE ROLE OF THE DIVE LEADER
Why become a Dive Leader?
The Dive Leader course
Personal skill development
Building experience
Varied sites & conditions
Leading experienced divers

DT2 - DT7 OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION COURSE
The theory and Practical sessions which make up the Oxygen Administration SDC are covered in these 6 sessions

DIVE PLANNING
Planning
The role of the dive marshal
The dive site - known to the branch
Site information and location
Charts
Tide tables
Weather

RESCUE MANAGEMENT PART 1
The rescue process
Prevention is better than cure
Anticipation
Emergency services
Managing Activities
Delegation

DIVE LEADER - OPEN WATER DIVES

DSMB DEPLOYMENT
Deploy a DSMB from mid-water whilst controlling buoyancy

DIVE LEADING DEMONSTRATION
Plan a dive within the limitations of previous experience and be seen as a role model

DIVE LEADING PRACTICE
Plan and conduct a dive within the limitations of a trainee Ocean Diver's lesser experience

SHOT RECOVERY BY SIMPLE LIFT
Use the buoyancy of a lifting bag to reposition a shot weight

RESCUE MANAGEMENT SCENARIOS
Manage a rescue scenario and participate in other scenarios

DIVING AND RESCUE SKILLS REVIEW
Emergency procedures including self-rescue and surface assistance to a buddy

RESCUE SKILLS REVIEW
Recover an incapacitated casualty to the surface, secure them there and administer in-water RB while towing
Administer oxygen enriched inflations

DIVE MANAGEMENT 1
Understand the role and responsibilities of the Dive Marshal

DIVE MANAGEMENT 2
Perform the role of Dive Manager for diving at sites known to the branch

DIVING EXPERIENCE
Experience a range of different conditions during 20 Open Water dives totalling a minimum in-water time of 600mins. since gaining Sports Diver.
Have experience of diving from boats
Have significant experience acting as a dive leader
Have experience of depths greater than 25m

DIVE LEADER - THEORY TEST