TRAINING AT DIVERSTIME

Find Your Diving Course

Choose the training that matches your experience and goals.

TRY DIVE

Your first experience under water.

Taste of scuba | No qulification

Explore Try Dive

DISCOVERY DIVER

Start learning without the full commitment.

Age 10+ | Dive to 12m

Explore Discovery Diver

OCEAN DIVER

Become a qualified scuba diver.

Age 12+ | Dive to 20m

Explore Ocean Diver

SPORTS DIVER

Take your diving further.

ocean diver or equivalent | Progress to 40m

Explore Sports Diver

TRY

DISCOVER

QUALIFY

PROGRESS

Expert Instructors

Safe. Friendly and professional

Small Groups

More time in the water

Real Diving Enviroment

Train in amazing Local Sites

Internationally Rocognised

Build skills for a lifetime of adventure

Not Sure Where to Start?

Whether you've never worn scuba equipment before or already hold a diving qualification, we'll help you choose the right training route for your experience and goals.

Talk to an Instructor

How Your Training Works

1. Choose Your Course

Find the training programme that matches your current experience and diving ambitions.

2. Complete your Theory

Work through the required BSAC theory and eLearning for your qualification.

3. Develop Your Skills

Learn and practise your scuba skills with your Diverstime instructors in controlled water.

4. Head Into Open Water

Put everything you've learnt into practice through structured open-water training.

5. Become Qualified

Complete your training and continue building your diving experience with Diverstime.

BSAC Ocean Diver

Ocean Diver is BSAC's entry-level open-water diving qualification and an ideal starting point if you're ready to become a qualified scuba diver.

Age 12+

Dive to 20m

6 theory modules

5 Sheltered-water sessions

4 open-water dives

View Ocean Diver Course

FEATURED COURSE

YOUR NEXT STEP

Already a Qualified Diver?

Trained with PADI, SSI or another recognised diving organisation?

You don't necessarily need to start again.

Talk to Diverstime about your existing qualification and experience and we'll help you understand your options for continuing your diving or progressing through the BSAC training programme.

Talk to Us About Your Qualification

YOUR NEXT STEP

Train. Qualify. Keep Diving.

Your diving journey doesn't stop when you receive your qualification. Continue building your experience at West Lake, become a Diverstime member and progress your training as your confidence and ambitions grow.

Dive West Lake

Continue building your confidence and open-water experience.

Explore West Lake

Become a Diverstime Member

Join for £20 per year and enjoy West Lake diving for just £15 per visit.

Membership

Continue Your Training

Progress your knowledge and practical skills through further BSAC qualifications and training.

View Courses

Scuba Training FAQs

The time required depends on the course, your availability and your progress throughout training. Diverstime will explain the training schedule and requirements before you begin.
You need to be comfortable and confident in the water. Individual qualifications may also have specific swimming requirements.
Both are internationally recognised diving training organisations. BSAC's programme places a strong emphasis on progressively developing diving knowledge, practical skills and experience.
Different courses have different minimum ages. Discovery Diver is available from age 10 and Ocean Diver from age 12.
You don't need to purchase a complete set of equipment before beginning your training. Speak to the Diverstime team about what is provided and any personal equipment we recommend.
The standard turnaround listed on the current Diverstime page is 7–10 days, although faster turnaround may be possible if technicians are given prior notice.
Yes. A Try Dive is a great way to experience scuba diving before deciding whether you'd like to begin formal training.
Once qualified, you can continue building your diving experience and progress through further BSAC training, including Sports Diver and additional specialist training.