
Crossover to BSAC
Continue your diver training with BSAC
If you’d like to continue your diver training with BSAC, there are established crossover points between different diving agencies.
The guide below provides a clear comparison of equivalent qualifications, helping you understand where you fit within the BSAC training framework and how you can progress from there
BSAC Equivalency Chart PDF Download
Equivalent BSAC Qualifications
It’s important to note that you don’t need to formally crossover in order to dive with a BSAC club. As long as you’re appropriately trained for the conditions of the dive, you’ll always be welcome to join us. The crossover guide simply helps identify the most suitable BSAC grade that aligns with your current certification, should you wish to continue your training within the BSAC system.
Even if you choose not to crossover, BSAC offers a wide range of Skill Development Courses (SDCs)—many of which are unique or less commonly offered by other agencies. These include areas like boat handling, gas mixing, compressor operation, and more. You’re welcome to take part in any of these to broaden your diving knowledge and skills.
All ‘Entry Level’ qualifications (which typically do not include rescue training) such as:
- PADI Open Water Diver
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver/AOWD Plus
- CMAS One Star Diver
- NASDS Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver
- NAUI Scuba Diver and Advanced Scuba Diver
- Royal Navy Ships Diver
- SAA Open Water Diver
- SSI Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver
All ‘Second Level’ qualifications (which must include rescue training) such as:
- PADI Rescue Diver
- CMAS Two Star Diver
- SAA Club Diver
- HSE Commercial Diver:
- NASDS Rescue Diver
- NAUI Scuba Rescue Diver
- SSAC Third Class Diver/Sports Diver
- SSI Advanced Open Water Diver with ‘Stress and Rescue’ Speciality
- Army Compressed Air Diver
All ‘Third Level’ qualifications (which must include dive leadership training) such as:
- NASDS Dive Supervisor
- NAUI Divemaster
- PADI Divemaster
- SAA Dive Leader
- SSI Dive Control Specialist
Any higher level of qualification, such as:
- CMAS Three Star Diver
- SAA Dive Supervisor
- SSAC Second Class Diver/ Master Diver
