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An oral theory test and practical assessment for the BSAC Diver Coxswain qualification. Open to anyone aged over 16 who meets the entry requirements.
1 day · £170 + BSAC Diver Assessment Pack (£15.50, bought direct from BSAC) · Minimum age 16 · Prerequisite: BSAC Boat Handling or RYA Level 2 plus 5 logged hours (or 20+ hours' experience) · No diving qualification needed
Open to anyone aged over 16 who has completed a BSAC Boat Handling Course or RYA Level 2 and has since logged a minimum of five hours boat-handling, or can demonstrate 20 hours or more of previous boat-handling experience. We require written confirmation of the 20 hours from your Diving Officer.
In the Diver Coxswain Assessment you will be orally tested on your theory knowledge of boat safety equipment, what to do in an emergency, knots and rules of the road. No diving qualification is necessary to take part.
You will be practically assessed on your skills covering:
Next scheduled dates for the Diver Coxswain Assessment
Complete the Booking Form, including your preferred date, and we will be in touch with you to confirm.
You also need to purchase your BSAC Diver Assessment Pack from the BSAC Shop
On completion, BSAC members can apply directly to BSAC for the ICC International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft. We don't need to complete any assessment forms for you.
No dates that work for you? Additional dates can be easily added for club or group bookings of 3.
Call us on 07970 292 132 or email JurassicAquaSports@gmail.com

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Open Water Instructors who are also experienced Diver Coxswains can take the Boat Handling Instructor Workshop
Please reach us at jurassicaquasports@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No. No diving qualification is necessary to take part.
You need to have completed a BSAC Boat Handling Course or RYA Level 2 and logged a minimum of five hours of boat handling since. Alternatively, you can demonstrate 20 hours or more of previous boat-handling experience, and we require written confirmation of those 20 hours from your Diving Officer.
The minimum age for the BSAC Diver Coxswain Assessment is 16 years old. Candidates under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also booked onto the course. Please give your age on the booking form and we will confirm you can take the course when we get in touch.
On completion, BSAC members can apply directly to BSAC for the ICC International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft. We don't need to complete any assessment forms for you.
Yes. Jurassic Aqua Sports can add dates for club or group bookings of 3, and we are happy to arrange bespoke dates if the scheduled ones do not suit.

Recognised by BSAC across all three designations, with training run to national BSAC standards from Portland Marina.

Training is carried out within the safety and shelter of Portland Harbour and Portland Marina on the Jurassic Coast.

Training aboard RIBs and our dive boat Waverider, used as a floating classroom for chartwork and passage planning.

Additional dates can be easily arranged for club, group and individual bookings.
We keep our groups small so every student gets maximum time on the water and maximum attention from their instructor. If you have any concerns about your progress during the course, we will address them before the day ends. Your confidence on the water is our priority.

Take the oral theory test and practical assessment for your BSAC Diver Coxswain qualification.
Complete our booking form and we will confirm your place within 24 hours. Or call us directly if you have any questions first.
Call us now on: 07970 292 132
Recognised by BSAC across all three designations.
All our courses are delivered by fully qualified and experienced BSAC instructors.
Maximum time on the water and maximum attention from your instructor.
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