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Qualified Divers from Organisations Other than SSAC

PART 1: Diving Grades up to Master Diver

Experienced divers joining the SSAC from other Clubs may apply to have their new SSAC Training Schedules cross certified. This will involve a detailed examination of their current or previous Training Schedule and diving log by the Branch Diving Officer. If doubts exists at any level it is the BDO's prerogative to carry out a practical assessment of any aspect of the diver's earlier training or any part he/she is not satisfied with. It is usual for the BDO to involve the Regional Coach in this exercise as the cross certification has to be ratified. Training carried out under another organisation will be indicated on SSAC certificates.

PART 2: Instructor Grades

Application for cross certification of Instructor grades issued by other organisations will require attendance at an appropriate Instructor course and assessment as deemed required by Regional Coach and Course Director, based on previous experience.

PART 3: Endorsements

As for diving grades (Part 1) except the assessment may be made by a SS-AC Instructor of RI Grade, or higher, who holds the endorsement?

PART 4: 1st Class Diver and Club Examiner

These are not cross certificate.

REPLACEMENT TRAINING SCHEDULES

When a member wishes to transfer diving qualifications to a new Training Schedule, the authorising signature of the current BDO, Regional Coach, NDO or Club Chairman will only be supplied upon production of previous Training Schedules, Branch or HQ training records. Members are advised to keep copies of certificates and endorsements in case of loss.