Scottish Sub Aqua Club

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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.

[edit] 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

[edit] External links

Scottish Sub Aqua Club - Main Site
SSAC Training
SSAC Branch Locations