Training at Barton Sub-Aqua Club

Training

Training is done by the Clubs Instructors on a voluntary basis, with necessary equipment provided by the club for the completion of training up to the Elementary Diver level.

Training within the club is possible from Snorkeler all the way up to Dive Supervisor.
The evening sessions may be altered to facilitate Lecture Programs.

Other courses include:
  • Dive Master
  • Diver Rescue
  • Oxygen Administration
  • Diver First Aid
  • Basic Boat Handling
  • Chart work and Navigation Course
  • Diver Coxswain Course
  • Rescue Coxswain Course
  • Boat Handling Instructor
  • Introductory Nautical Archaeology
  • Marine Life Identification
  • VHF Radio
  • Nitrox
Scuba Training

Additional Regional or Nationally run courses are also available. If there is any training which we do not offer internally, just let us know and we will get it for you! With the club being in the Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H) region. A local facility called The Blue Lagoon is used for the initial open water training,  with trips away being organised for trainee divers if enough interest is expressed.

Children and training: SCUBA starts at 14yrs; snorkelling any time, but ideally between
10-14years.


Try dives are available at £7.50 for an hour pool session with an instructor.

Forth coming events for 2008 for the Y & H region

Region Weekend
31 May & 1 June - Capernwray.
2 day social event to test kit and get wet. Use Region resources to assist in Open water assessments etc. The 2007 event was very well supported and a good time had by all.
Contact Steve Love yhrep@saa.org.uk

Open Water Instructor
1 day course – 18 May, 5 October
Contact Steve Love yhrep@saa.org.uk

Assistant Club Instructor
2 day course – 12 + 13 April, 27 + 28 September.
Contact Steve Love yhrep@saa.org.uk

Oxygen Admin
1 day course – 20 April, 30 November
Contact Janice Roach 01472 350187
janice.roach@ntlworld.com

Diver Rescue
Course 1.
Part 1 Sunday 10 Feb
Part 2 Saturday 12 April
Part 3 Sat & Sun 17 and 18 May

Course 2.
Part 1 Sunday 24 August
Part 2 Saturday 27 September
Part 3 Sat & Sun 25 and 26 October
Contact Dave Allan 01422 205339
daveallan@lineone.net

See also SAA Yorkshire and Humberside Region forthcoming courses/ events for 2007 and 2008.