Learning to scuba dive opens up an exhilarating world of underwater adventure and can be a life-changing experience.
If you’re keen to learn to dive, the BSAC’s Ocean Diver course is the place to start. This entry-level open water diver qualification will equip you with the core skills to dive to a maximum of 20 metres in open water, in the UK and abroad. Read on to hear what real divers say about the open water course.
Life will never be the same… I decided to learn to scuba dive after having a go on holiday. The Ocean Diver course has given me the confidence to explore UK waters which means I can dive far more often. I never realised how much wildlife there was on my doorstep. I’m hooked!
— Lisa Schears, Phoenix Sub-Aqua Club
Start your scuba journey today...
The BSAC Ocean Diver course is open to anyone from the age of 12.
You’ll just need to demonstrate that you can comfortably swim 200m in a pool, and the only kit you’ll need is a swimsuit and towel.
An Ocean Diver's view...
After completing your Ocean Diver course
With BSAC's Ocean Diver course, your diving adventure is only just beginning. Developing your scuba diving skills:
- You can quickly progress to Advanced Ocean Diver, which is the next grade in BSAC’s Diver Training Programme, allowing you to progress to 30m depths without decompression stops.
- Alternatively, you can go straight to Sports Diver giving you the opportunity to perform longer, deeper dives with decompression stops, as well as learning rescue skills.
- You could also develop specific skills to expand your diving interests further. Imagine understanding more about wreck diving or driving a dive boat. Check out the Skill Development Courses you can get involved in.
Interested in finding out more about our Ocean Diver course? We're excited to have you on board.
Sign up to learn to dive with a BSAC Training Centre (to learn in around five days) or find a local club (to learn over a period of weeks/months). If you train with a centre, you can always join a club later.
Important note: if you're already a member, you can access your learn to dive training options here.
Submit a learn to dive enquiry
Need help? Call us on 0151 350 6201 (Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00) or email for a chat!
