Want to learn
to SCUBA dive?
Call Mike now,
on 01348 831862 for more information.
Training
for new divers:
We
welcome people with all levels of experience, or
no experience at all. Some people come along because
scuba diving is something they've always wanted
to do. Others join after they have enjoyed a 'try
dive', either in the UK or abroad, and want to take
it further. Whatever your reason, if you want to
learn more about scuba diving, Red Dragon Divers
(RDD) will welcome you as a member and train you
to become a qualified diver.
RDD usually
begins theory and pool training for new divers
in January each year. All being well the novices are
then ready to dive with the club once the season
gets under way at Easter. We have a limited number
of places each year and they are offered on a
first-come-first-served basis to people on our
waiting list.
The first
level of training is that of Ocean Diver. This
takes several weeks of theory lessons followed
by an exam, and pool training which ends with
an assessment. Trainees progress at a rate that
is comfortable for each individual. They only
move on to the next step when they and their instructors
are confident that they are competent with each
skill.
Please note: We offer a warm welcome to divers qualified by other training agencies and cross-over training is available free of charge once you join our club. Please contact us for more information.
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The cost of Ocean Diver training with Red Dragon Divers is £275 (2010 prices)
This
represents very good value for money when compared
with commercial diver training organisations
and includes:
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New
membership of Red Dragon Divers
includes membership for one year, BSAC Ocean Diver Training Pack (see below), instruction, pool and class rental, use of club equipment for training, use of club boats and fuel for five open water training dives, air fills for all pool and five open water training dives.
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Annual
membership of BSAC (£50 max, 2010 prices)
lower rates are available in certain
circumstances |
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BSAC
Ocean Diver training pack
includes Student Notes for the course, The
Diving Manual and qualification
record book
(QRB).
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All new members must certify
themselves fit to dive in line with BSAC's requirements
and to be eligible for BSAC's insurance. Visit www.bsac.com
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Further
training:
Divers
who are new to Red Dragon Divers but have already
started training as British Sub Aqua Club divers
may want to develop skills and progress to the next
qualification level. The club has a number of qualified
instructors who will do their best to help you with
this. Please contact Mike Williamson from the training team, for
more information.
The club welcomes divers who have been
trained by other recognised training organisations, such as PADI or SAA, and
is able to organise cross-over training for those who want to convert their qualifications
to BSAC.
Numbers of divers being trained at any
one time have to be limited to take account of availability of instructors and
club equipment. Please remember that the instructors all give their time voluntarily.
Training places are allocated on a first come first served basis. It is important
that anyone wishing to take further training is fully aware of the commitment
that will be required of them in respect of both the time and effort they will
need to put into the training and the costs involved.
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