Training

We initially teach the Scottish Sub Aqua Club Sports Diver award, which is a world recognised diving qualification that qualifies you to dive with other people of similar qualification to a maximum depth of 30m. It is possible to further progress in training to Scotsac Master diver which allows you to dive to 40m but we usually give priority to those trying to achieve sports diver.

Many people ask how long it takes to go through the Scotsac Sports diver qualification. The best answer we can give is "that depends"; some people take to the sport faster and more enthusiastically than others. A good estimate would be between one and two and a half years. If you want to finish your qualification more quickly then you will have to be willing to go diving when instructors are available, and these times do not always suit the academic calendar. All the instructors in the club give up their time to teach diving for free, and do so at their own pace.

The costs of learning to dive with us?

There are some costs involved but they represent good value for money!

  1. You will need to pay a membership fee to us (we haven't fixed it for this year yet but it is likely to be £30/ student)
  2. Each person will need to join the Scottish Sub Aqua Club (A one off joining fee of £19 + an annual membership of £29 for students)
  3. In order to complete the training each person will need to go on several club trips, these range from one day trips to loch long costing around £10 to 1 week trips to the red sea costing £1000. It is entirely up to the individual how many trips they go on but I would estimate that each person should expect to spend at least £200 to complete their training. (This does not all need to be in one year, and can include some fantastic holidays and trips around Scotland.)
  4. Most people like to purchase some of there own equipment, the club has enough equipment to get people started but not enough of everything for continual use. We recommend that people buy their own mask, boots and gloves shortly after they start their open water training.