Welcome to the ScotSAC qualification conversion page. The purpose of this information is to allow you to assess what you would have to do to upgrade your existing qualification(s) to a ScotSAC diver/instructor grade. The obvious question is why bother? The following might help you make the move in our direction.

• ScotSAC training is specifically geared to Northern UK waters and incorporates rescue and first-aid training, even at Sport Diver level.
• You will advance your diving skills within the friendly, safe and sociable environment of a ScotSAC Branch.
• You only have to pay the Branch and ScotSAC membership fees (which includes insurance cover) the cost of training is free!
• The safety record of our Organisation is second to none.

Please note the following: You must fill out a UK Sport Diver self medical and join a ScotSAC branch before progressing your training.

See Branches page for more details and the address of your local club. In all of the following cases, the conversion training should progress in a left to right fashion. Great to have you with us

PADI

PADI OPEN WATER > SCOTSAC BRANCH DIVER

PADI OPEN WATER > SCOTSAC SPORT DIVER

PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER > SCOTSAC BRANCH DIVER

PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER > SCOTSAC SPORT DIVER

PADI RESCUE DIVER > SCOTSAC MASTER DIVER

BSAC

BSAC OCEAN DIVER > SCOTSAC BRANCH DIVER

BSAC OCEAN DIVER > SCOTSAC SPORT DIVER

BSAC SPORT DIVER > SCOTSAC SPORT DIVER

BSAC DIVE LEADER > SCOTSAC MASTER DIVER

BSAC ADVANCED DIVER > SCOTSAC MASTER DIVER

SAA

SAA ELEMENTARY DIVER > SCOTSAC BRANCH DIVER

SAA ELEMENTARY DIVER > SCOTSAC SPORT DIVER

No crossover - all skills required

SAA OPEN WATER DIVER > SCOTSAC BRANCH DIVER

SAA OPEN WATER DIVER > SCOTSAC SPORT DIVER

No crossover - all skills required

SAA CLUB DIVER > SCOTSAC BRANCH DIVER

SAA CLUB DIVER > SCOTSAC SPORT DIVER

No crossover - all skills required

The cross over information on this page is guidance for Branch Diving Officers and qualified divers from other training organisations wishing to join ScotSAC.
However the BDO is responsible for all training and diving activities within their branch and they are at liberty to decide if a new member requires further appropriate refresher training before being issued with a ScotSAC qualification.
If your qualification is not on this crossover section please contact the BDO of the branch you intend to join for assistance.

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.

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.