Is PADI better than SSI?
In conclusion, there is very little difference between PADI and SSI. As a recreational diver, the differences are so small that if you aren’t completing a course, you probably won’t notice. Both maintain high standards of training around the world. Both are globally acknowledged as diving qualifications.
What does BSAC stand for?
BSAC
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| BSAC | British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy |
| BSAC | British South Africa Company (founded by Cecil John Rhodes for the colonisation of Northern and Southern Rhodesia) |
| BSAC | Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center |
| BSAC | Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (various schools) |
What is the highest level of scuba diving?
Master Scuba Diver
Master Scuba Diver (sometimes referred to as “MSD”) is the highest level of recreational diving, To become a PADI Master Scuba Diver™ you must: Hold an Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver certification. Complete five PADI Specialty Diver Courses.
Who can a BSAC Ocean Diver dive with?
As such an Ocean Diver may dive with another Ocean Diver within the conditions and depths they have experienced during training, provided that they have the supervision and the support of a Dive Manager on the surface. The maximum depth for any Ocean Diver is 20 metres.
How deep can a PADI Advanced diver go?
30 metres
The AOWD is described by PADI as refining these skills, allowing the diver to explore a broader variety of diving to a maximum depth of 30 metres (100 ft). Prior to starting an AOWD course, some organizations have prerequisites for a particular number of logged dives.
Can you dive PADI with SSI?
An example of this, is that if you have an SSI, or NAUI or SDI Openwater certification, and wish to continue training at a PADI Dive Centre, PADI recognise in there own standards they are the equivalent to the PADI Openwater course.
Can I change from PADI to SSI?
To become SSI certified as with PADI, you can first do an Open Water Certification followed by the SSI Advanced Certification, whenever you are ready to continue your learning. The big difference between PADI and SSI is the PADI courses offer a lot less flexibility during the classes.
Which is better, BSAC or PADI SCUBA certification?
PADI vs BSAC: BSAC and PADI Diver qualifications are recognised internationally. The BSAC beginner course for Ocean Diver is cheaper and takes longer than PADI’s course to teach Open Water Diver. There are more places to get scuba certified with PADI than BSAC. PADI Max depth 18 metres (60 feet) vs BSAC 20 metres (67 feet).
What does BSAC stand for in scuba diving?
BSAC stands for the British Sub Aqua Club. BSAC started in 1954, so has been around for much longer than most diving organisations, PADI included. The British Sub Aqua Club has around 1,100 independent dive clubs and 400 diving schools worldwide that teach scuba diving.
Can a sports diver take the PADI dive master course?
The PADI Rescue Diver Course is a prerequisite to the PADI Dive Master Course. If you were qualified as a BSAC. Sports Diver you can progress straight to BSAC Dive Leader (the BSAC equivalent to PADI Dive Master) but not to PADI Dive Master without having completed a PADI Rescue Course.
Can a BSAC Ocean Diver retrain with sports diver?
Anyone with these qualifications does not have to retrain as a BSAC Ocean Diver, they progress their training with BSAC Sports Diver. The above qualifications are recognised as the equivalent to Sports Diver.