SDC Programme of Events

Important Notes

1 - Equipment

The column headed "Kit" in the table above refers to a brief summary only of the equipment that students are required to bring along to the course. The meanings of the various letters are:

•  A - Full Open Water Dive Kit
•  B - Drysuit or Wetsuit and buoyancy aid or lifejacket
•  C - Pool Dive Kit
•  D - RIB Boat

Students are advised to read SDC Student Requirements (PDF 111K) which contains detailed requirements for each course.

2 - Courses requiring Boats

Courses that require boats are marked above. As the BSAC does not own boats, regionally run courses involving boats will require a boat to be provided, ideally by one or more groups of students attending the course. Early booking of these courses is particularly recommended to allow time to arrange boats for those students unable to provide their own. If boats are not available the course may be cancelled/rescheduled.

Conditions of use:

•  Boats must be in a seaworthy condition
•  Boats must carry the essential equipment detailed in the CDA Guidelines.
•  Boat costs to a pre-determined maximum allowance are included in the course cost. Expense claim forms accompanied by receipts will be required to be sumbitted to the Course Boss to enable re-imbursement of approved boat costs. Please speak to the Course Boss or SDCO with any queries you may have.
•  All students must wear appropriate clothing and a buoyancy device or lifejacket

3 - Hardboats

There is an additional charge for the use of a hardboat for courses. There are many skills that can be taught in this environment, compared to a RIB, and we plan to use a hardboat for these courses whenever possible.

4 - Mixed Gas Courses

Mixed Gas (ADP, SMG, XMG, AMG) course costs do not include any gas required for use on the course nor the hire of any necessary additional equipment such as O2 clean cylinders. If you cannot borrow or hire cylinders you will need to notify the SDCO so that other arrangements can be made.

 

How to apply for an event

Applications for an event should be made in good time prior to the course start date so that facilities and instructors can be booked. Details are finalised two weeks before, and we regret we may not be able to add places after that date.

To apply for an event, follow the steps below:

1. Against the relevant course in the table above, click the link titled "Book It".
2. Complete the form; the fields with a red asterisk (*) are required.
3. Print the form using the "Print Form" button.
4. Submit the form using the "Submit Form" button.
5. A confirmation email will be sent to you informing you of your booking details, the paperwork to be sent, and any specific equipment that will be required for the course.
6. Send the printed form with copies of the required documents, or alternatively e-mail electronic copies with the required attachments to the address shown, you must include proof of your current diver grade and your BSAC membership which must not have expired before the date of the scheduled SDC.
7. You can check your bookings using the link at the top of this page and entering the email address used when making the booking.

Payment can be made by PayPal during online booking, by bank transfer payment to the regional bank account - Lloyds TSB plc, sort code 30-93-53 account number 32689660 using your BSAC membership number as the reference, or by sending a cheque made payable to "BSAC Wales Region" with the required paperwork. Please note that some PayPal payments are liable to a non-refundable transaction fee even if the course is cancelled. After the event is closed for bookings, refunds are not possible for cancellations, but suitably qualified replacement candidates may be sent providing the SDCO is advised first.

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This page was last updated on : 26 Jan 2012