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3. 3 British Sub-Aqua Club Sophie Heptonstall BSAC National Diving Officer

4. 4 British Sub-Aqua Club Introduction BSAC National Diving Committee 2015/2016 so far What next?

5. 5 British Sub-Aqua Club I am a BSAC diver …….that crossed over from another agency I am a branch member I have completed BSAC training in branches, on regional courses, with a centre and on National exams and teach Like other Diving Officers – this is not my full time job I go diving! I have been diving with Joint Services.

6. 6 British Sub-Aqua Club Centres/

7. 7 British Sub-Aqua Club The National Governing Body Represent the interests of divers and snorkellers Safety Heritage Environment Legislation Guidance Other organisations

8. 8 British Sub-Aqua Club The National Diving Committee New members – military representation Development of all Diving and Training Activities Instructor Training Group Diving Activities Group Technical Group Flexible

9. 9 British Sub-Aqua Club Snorkelling Amateur Swimming Association – 10 courses 2015, 25 booked so far for 2016 Trial for blended learning Encouraging younger participation and families Whale badge scheme

10. 10 British Sub-Aqua Club Greater focus on personal development and mentoring Instructor skill review workshops Expanding QA via formal student feedback Revisions to National Instructor Exam 2017 To give purpose to Instructor grades in line with the new Diver Training Programme Instructor Training Scheme – use for Regional events Instructor Training Group

11. 11 British Sub-Aqua Club More modular skill based approach Dive Management – through grades, taught Skills – progression, standards Experience Dives – interests and options Instructor Notes – improved, online and videos Student materials – language, images, video Rescue skills – progression, trials, refreshers Ocean Diver – pilot April FCD added Diving Activities Group -Diver Training Programme

12. 12 British Sub-Aqua Club Safe Diving Practices review Marine Life Appreciation – coral reefs update Heritage Group – Marine Antiquities Scheme Regional coaching – Bootcamps and Fast Track Safety Group – Basic Life Support Guidelines and SDCs Sea Survival – with BDSG and RNLI Inter-branch/centre activities Mini SDCs Full SDC review Diving Activities Group

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14. 14 British Sub-Aqua Club Twinset Revision Poseidon CCR Course complete OC Mixed gas revision Advanced Wreck Diving SDC 12 new Instructor Trainers Regional try dives - CCR Rebreather Training Council DPV Course More visibility in magazine Technical Group

15. 15 British Sub-Aqua Club New strategy Process review Digitalisation Document review 2016 Election – vote BSAC

16. 16 British Sub-Aqua Club Safe Diving Practices – wording and review GUE Recognition Expedition membership Representation FCD – Malta Feb 2016 Improved communication Joint Services

17. 17 British Sub-Aqua Club Joint Services Accelerated Decompression Procedures16 Advanced Diver34 Advanced Lifesaver Award5 Automated External Defibrillator16 Boat Handling50 CCR Rebreather Diver16 Chartwork & Position Fixing50 Compressor Operator12 Dive Leader42 Diver Cox'n Award13 First Aid For Divers14 Lifesaver Award10 Marine Life Appreciation1 Mixed Gas Blender24 Nitrox Gas Blender1 Ocean Diver171 Oxygen Administration20 Sports Diver99 Twin-set Diver16 Total610

18. 18 British Sub-Aqua Club About to start Issues? Courses? Resources? Input required - become more involved Centres Review

19. 19 British Sub-Aqua Club Expeditions Dive Management Instructor involvement Diver Training QA process Impetus of club diving PR – more stories Kit SDC! Shaping the future of BSAC

20. 20 British Sub-Aqua Club Introduction BSAC National Diving Committee 2015/2016 so far What next?

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