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04-07-2005, 06:56 PM
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 Re: PADI or UK Certified? On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: >In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type certification, >I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem to >accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK certified >diving clubs? > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place you're worrying about nothing. However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm ------------------------------------- York BSAC Web Page: http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac  |
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04-07-2005, 06:56 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: >In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type certification, >I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem to >accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK certified >diving clubs? > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place you're worrying about nothing. However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm ------------------------------------- York BSAC Web Page: http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac |
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04-07-2005, 06:56 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: >In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type certification, >I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem to >accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK certified >diving clubs? > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place you're worrying about nothing. However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm ------------------------------------- York BSAC Web Page: http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac |
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04-07-2005, 06:56 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: >In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type certification, >I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem to >accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK certified >diving clubs? > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place you're worrying about nothing. However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm ------------------------------------- York BSAC Web Page: http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac |
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04-07-2005, 06:56 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: >In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type certification, >I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem to >accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK certified >diving clubs? > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place you're worrying about nothing. However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm ------------------------------------- York BSAC Web Page: http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac |
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04-07-2005, 06:56 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: >In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type certification, >I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem to >accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK certified >diving clubs? > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place you're worrying about nothing. However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm ------------------------------------- York BSAC Web Page: http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac |
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04-07-2005, 07:41 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? "Nick Eden" <null@localhost.com> wrote in message news:tfeb51paikingjveiq5ouccr6lrlj7i95f@4ax.com... > On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: > >>In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type >>certification, >>I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem >>to >>accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK >>certified >>diving clubs? >> > > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that > doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place > you're worrying about nothing. > > However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which > BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See > http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm > ------------------------------------- > York BSAC Web Page: > http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac Which ever way i say this its going to upset someone. If you want to get in the water and "dive" go for PADI.In general "resort" diving you will have less grief.Also this route will get you in the water quicker. BSAC qualifications are more in depth(excuse the pun) and do equate to ,and exceed the requirements of similar level PADI. Then there is the rest of the arguement that is bound to follow. My advice--do a PADI open water course---if you enjoy the experience,keep doing it and re qualify BSAC to improve your skills.The basic difference is PADI is designed to get holiday divers wet with a margin of saftey,BSAC you learn what saftey is. Can of worms open now----oops didnt mention the tek divers |
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04-07-2005, 07:41 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? "Nick Eden" <null@localhost.com> wrote in message news:tfeb51paikingjveiq5ouccr6lrlj7i95f@4ax.com... > On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: > >>In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type >>certification, >>I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem >>to >>accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK >>certified >>diving clubs? >> > > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that > doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place > you're worrying about nothing. > > However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which > BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See > http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm > ------------------------------------- > York BSAC Web Page: > http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac Which ever way i say this its going to upset someone. If you want to get in the water and "dive" go for PADI.In general "resort" diving you will have less grief.Also this route will get you in the water quicker. BSAC qualifications are more in depth(excuse the pun) and do equate to ,and exceed the requirements of similar level PADI. Then there is the rest of the arguement that is bound to follow. My advice--do a PADI open water course---if you enjoy the experience,keep doing it and re qualify BSAC to improve your skills.The basic difference is PADI is designed to get holiday divers wet with a margin of saftey,BSAC you learn what saftey is. Can of worms open now----oops didnt mention the tek divers |
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04-07-2005, 07:41 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? "Nick Eden" <null@localhost.com> wrote in message news:tfeb51paikingjveiq5ouccr6lrlj7i95f@4ax.com... > On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: > >>In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type >>certification, >>I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem >>to >>accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK >>certified >>diving clubs? >> > > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that > doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place > you're worrying about nothing. > > However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which > BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See > http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm > ------------------------------------- > York BSAC Web Page: > http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac Which ever way i say this its going to upset someone. If you want to get in the water and "dive" go for PADI.In general "resort" diving you will have less grief.Also this route will get you in the water quicker. BSAC qualifications are more in depth(excuse the pun) and do equate to ,and exceed the requirements of similar level PADI. Then there is the rest of the arguement that is bound to follow. My advice--do a PADI open water course---if you enjoy the experience,keep doing it and re qualify BSAC to improve your skills.The basic difference is PADI is designed to get holiday divers wet with a margin of saftey,BSAC you learn what saftey is. Can of worms open now----oops didnt mention the tek divers |
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04-07-2005, 07:41 PM
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| Re: PADI or UK Certified? "Nick Eden" <null@localhost.com> wrote in message news:tfeb51paikingjveiq5ouccr6lrlj7i95f@4ax.com... > On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 20:10:19 +0100, "MikeUK" <mike@uk.com> wrote: > >>In UK I notice there are a lot of PADI courses and a UK type >>certification, >>I wish to learn but able to use abroad in Thailand etc, most places seem >>to >>accept PADI but not the UK, is the PADI transferable to go with UK >>certified >>diving clubs? >> > > I've never encountered anyone, in Thailand or anywhere else, that > doesn't recognise BSAC qualifications, so I think in the first place > you're worrying about nothing. > > However, to answer the question, there's a scheme called SALT by which > BSAC recognises other people's qualifications. See > http://www.bsac.org/techserv/salt3.htm > ------------------------------------- > York BSAC Web Page: > http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac Which ever way i say this its going to upset someone. If you want to get in the water and "dive" go for PADI.In general "resort" diving you will have less grief.Also this route will get you in the water quicker. BSAC qualifications are more in depth(excuse the pun) and do equate to ,and exceed the requirements of similar level PADI. Then there is the rest of the arguement that is bound to follow. My advice--do a PADI open water course---if you enjoy the experience,keep doing it and re qualify BSAC to improve your skills.The basic difference is PADI is designed to get holiday divers wet with a margin of saftey,BSAC you learn what saftey is. Can of worms open now----oops didnt mention the tek divers |
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