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
- Deep diving Award
- Deep Rescue Endorsement
- Dry Suit Endorsement
- Nitrox
- Oxygen Administration
- First Aid
- Boat Handling
- GMDSS/VHF
[edit] External links
Scottish Sub Aqua Club - Main Site
SSAC Training
SSAC Branch Locations