Always wanted to try scuba diving? With CADSAC it couldn’t be easier!
Only £25
If you would like to give it go, this is the place to start. A Try Dive can be arranged to give you the opportunity to experience the feeling of Diving in the shelter and comfort of a swimming pool.
Try dive payments need to be completed 3pm the preceding Friday.
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Entry Requirements
Ability To Swim

Courses we teach
Find out about the dive courses that we teach
Ocean Diver
A diver who is competent in the use of diving equipment and has gained open water diving experience. At this grade you can enjoy real diving – as long as you are accompanied by a Dive Leader or more qualified diver.
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Entry Requirements
No previous experience required, Ability to swim, BSAC membership, Diving medical


Sports Diver
A Sports Diver is a fully qualified diver considered to be competent to dive with someone of a similar grade or above.
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Entry Requirements
BSAC Ocean Diver, BSAC Membership, Diving Medical
Dive Leader
A Dive Leader is a fully qualified diver who has undertaken additional training and gained a wide range of experience and is considered to be competent in leading dives.
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Entry Requirements
BSAC Sports Diver, BSAC Membership, Diving Medical


Advanced Diver
An Advanced Diver is a highly experienced Diver who has completed a wide range of Skill Development Courses as well as building a wide range of practical experience. An Advanced Diver is considered to be competent in organising and leading branch diving and activities.
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Entry Requirements
BSAC Dive Leader, BSAC Membership, Diving Medical
Skill Development Courses
- Practical Rescue Management
- Oxygen Administration
- Dive Planning and Marshalling
- Search and Recovery Techniques
- Advanced Diving Techniques
- Boat Handling Chartwork and Position Fixing
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Entry Requirements
Varies according to course


Crossover Courses
We can also offer crossover courses from other dive training organisations such as PADI or NAUI. For example: If you took a PADI Open Water course on holiday and wished to continue diving in the UK, you can crossover to Club Diver and proceed on to Sports Diver.
Snorkeling
Perfect for beginners, this course introduces safe snorkelling techniques in a pool or sheltered water. It includes theory sessions to help you understand the basics and build your confidence. You’ll learn essential snorkelling skills while having fun and exploring a whole new world beneath the surface.
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Entry Requirements
Ability to swim
