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Scottish recreational diver training and certification agency
The Scottish Sub Aqua Club (ScotSAC) was founded in
Glasgow in 1953.
[2] Today it is a
company limited by guarantee with nearly 70 branches and 1200 members. ScotSAC instructors provide
scuba diving training to branch members on an amateur basis. It is recognised by
sportscotland as the
National Governing Body for Sub Aqua in Scotland.
[3]
ScotSAC has developed a comprehensive training schedule to prepare members to carry out
recreational diving safely in the sea around
Scotland .
[4] The qualifications awarded by ScotSAC are recognised worldwide.
[5]
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failed verification ]
[7] [
failed verification ] [
citation needed ]
Qualifications
ScotSAC offers training courses for
snorkel , diver and instructor qualifications.
[4]
Snorkel qualifications
Junior Snorkel Diver
Snorkel Diver
Diver qualifications
Branch Diver
[8] – Depth Limit 15m, unless accompanied by a Master Diver Instructor (New qualification from 2014)
Sport Diver
[9] – Depth limit 30m, unless accompanied by a Master Diver Instructor
Master Diver
[10] – Depth limit 40m, unless additional Deep Diver qualifications have been obtained or with the permission of the ScotSAC Regional Coach
First Class Diver
[11]
Instructor qualifications
Branch Instructor
[12] – BIs instruct in their own branch
Regional Instructor
[13]
Examiner
[14]
Specialist qualifications
Archives
The archives of Scottish Sub Aqua Club are maintained by the
Archives of the University of Glasgow (GUAS) .[
citation needed ]
See also
References
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"Find a Branch" . Scottish Sub Aqua Club. Retrieved 19 September 2014 .
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"About | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Scottish governing bodies of sport, Scottish Sub Aqua Club" .
sportscotland . Archived from
the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2016 .
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"Learn to Dive | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Equivalent Diving Qualifications: BSAC, PADI, CMAS, NAUI, etc – SCUBA Travel" . SCUBA Travel . Retrieved 31 March 2016 .
^ Club, Musselburgh Sub Aqua.
"Musac Introduction" . musac.co.uk . Retrieved 31 March 2016 .
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"Scuba dive in Scotland with the Stirling Sub-Aqua Club – part of the Scottish Sub-Aqua Club and celebrating over 30 years" . stirlingscuba.com . Retrieved 31 March 2016 .
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"Branch Diver Award | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Sport Diver Award | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Master Diver Award | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"First Class Diver Award | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Branch Instructor Award | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Regional Instructor Award | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Club Examiner Award | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Deep Diving | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Deep Rescue | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Drysuit Endorsement | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Nitrox Award | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Oxygen Administration, Heartstart & Diver First Aid Course | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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"Underwater Archaeology | Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Scuba Diving in Scotland, ScotSAC" . www.scotsac.com . Retrieved 29 March 2016 .
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