Skill Development Courses

Unlike some clubs, Chelmsford and District try to run as many courses as possible in-house. Where this is not possible we use our close ties with the regional coaching teams to link up with another club to run the course, or to bring in instructors with additional skills.

SDCs are generally run over the winter so as not to get in the way of the diving, and details of the courses currently being planned are listed below. If members would like specific courses run then in the first instance speak to the Training Officer, who is responsible for running these.

Planned Courses 2016

27th Feb                    O2 & AED Fresher

14th & 15th May         Boat Handling                          2 x Ribs

24th Sept & 9th Oct     Boat Handling                         1 x Rib

12th November           O2 Full course

Planned Courses for 2017

18th February           02 Full Course

11th March                AED Full Course

11th March                02 Refresher

11th March                AED Refresher

10th Sept                   Practical Rescue Management 

Planned Courses for 2018

03rd March           02 Refresher

03rd March           AED & AED Refresher

14th April              Accelerated Decompression Procedures + Buoyancy & Trim Workshop - theory

For further information and to book a place on any SDC, please email the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , and give or send him your course fee (course fees do need to be paid in advance of the course so that the course boss can order the necessary materials from BSAC HQ).  If you wish to pay by e-banking please contact the club This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , David Parker.

Equipment care workshops are limited to 6 participants per event, but if there is the demand additional events can be arranged. Places can be booked on payment of £10 to the Training Officer, or to the Treasurer.