The Dive Leader course continues to develop experience gained as a Sports Diver. You will extend your practical knowledge, be able to plan dives and lead less experienced divers. Dive Leaders can dive to a maximum of 50 metres.
The Dive Leader course consists of:
- twelve classroom lessons
- seven open water lessons
- two dry practical lessons
- twenty dives, in a range of conditions, experienced since qualifying as a Sports Diver
- a theory test

BSAC has more information about Dive Leader training course.
After completing Dive Leader course, you can continue training with the next course, Advanced Diver.
Updated March 2016