BSAC Ocean diver course

Take the first step to becoming a qualified diver!

So you want to be a diver then? If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

The BSAC Ocean Diver Course includes theory lessons in a classroom, practical lessons in
a swimming pool or similar sheltered water, and five open water dives.

The Ocean Diver Course consists of the following elements:

- seven classroom lessons
- a theory assessment
- a basic swimming assessment
- five Sheltered Water lessons
- five Open Water lessons


Safety along with excellent customer care and value is our main focus. You will be taught in a PADI gold palm and BSAC Premier dive school that offers not only great friendly staff, but people who are the best in the business and are happy to share their excellent knowledge and experience to make your dive course as beneficial as possible.

Lanzarote has been voted one of the best diving locations within Europe. Not only does it offer exciting marine life, but also is a resort that operates all year round!

Flights are not included in this package, however Freedom Adventures holds a full ATOL licence and we are able to add flights to your package should you require them.

0044 2380 330865 or 0800 6809033

Itinerary / Highlights

The BSAC OCEAN DIVER course is spread over 5 days and includes the following:

DIVING EQUIPMENT AND SIGNALS
Air and the atmospheric pressure
Water pressure
Basic equipment - mask, fins and snorkel
The difference between basic and scuba
equipment
Scuba equipment
Diving signals

THE BODY AND EFFECTS OF DIVING
Body metabolism
Respiration - the lungs
Heart and blood
Breath hold diving and hyperventilation
Respiration
The ear
The sinuses
Teeth
Buoyancy
Density
Buoyancy and divers

PLANNING TO GO DIVING
Diving and effects of nitrogen
Nitrogen absorption
Nitrogen release
Nitrogen management
BSAC tables
Dive computers
Dive planning

GOING DIVING
Buddy diving
Overall dive organisation
The dive marshal's role
Before the dive
Underwater pilotage
Vision underwater
Colour underwater

WHAT HAPPENS IF….?
DCI
Diver's first aid tool - oxygen
The incident pit
Preventing problems
Prevention and resolution
Surface support

ENJOYING YOUR DIVING
Inland sites
Underwater conditions, planning and
preparation:
- Sea diving
- Shore & Boat diving

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Our charming apartments are separated around three cool swimming pools. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with real character, each with its own kitchenette and living area.

After an exciting day of diving, relax by the pool with a drink from the bar or just kick back on your own balcony.

All the apartments are self-catering but, if you don´t fancy cooking, then get out into one of the many local restaurants for great food at great prices.

The accommodation is right by our dive school and is in close proximity to all the local bars, restaurants and shops, great if you want to grab a drink after an exciting days diving!