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Diver
Qualification
Crossover Requirements |
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PADI
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Additional
Crossover Requirements
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NEW
SAA
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OLD
SAA
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Basic
SCUBA Diver
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Shakedown
Dive
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Elementary
Diver
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Open
Water
Diver
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Shakedown
Dives
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SAA
1 Star
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Open
Water Diver
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Advanced
Open Water
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Additional
Club Diver Open Water Skills & Decompression Exam
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SAA
1 Star
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Club
Diver
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Rescue
Diver
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Shakedown
Dive &
Decompression Exam
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SAA
2 Star
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Club
Diver
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Dive
Master
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Additional
Dive Leader Open Water Skills & Dive Leader Exam
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SAA
3 Star (L)
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Dive
Leader
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BSAC
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Additional
Crossover Requirements
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NEW
SAA
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OLD
SAA
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Novice
Diver
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Shakedown
Dive
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Elementary
Diver
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Ocean
Diver
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Shakedown
Dive
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SAA
1 Star
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Open
Water Diver
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Sports
Diver
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Decompression
Exam
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SAA
2 Star
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Club
Diver
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Dive
Leader
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Dive
Leader Open Water Skills
& Decompression Exam
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SAA
3 Star (L)
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Dive
Leader
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Advanced
Diver
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SAA
Diver Rescue Course
& Decompression Exam
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SAA
3 Star (S)
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Dive
Supervisor
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SAA
clubs train new members themselves. The SAA lays down a
set of guidelines and standards, which the clubs follow in training
and certifying their members. Many people who join us from other
organisations may have varying styles of tuition but as long
as their training is in line with our standards their programme
will be accepted by the SAA.
All diving qualifications are at the discretion of the
Diving Officer. This means that the Diving Officer has a lot
of flexibility when crossing over divers who have received training
with other organisations. The Diving Officer may take into account
training, experience and ability.
Any individual crossing over may be sure of a positive reception
and will be provided with all the support they require to make
the transition. An additional benefit of joining the SAA, is
that the SAA is soon to be approved as a member of CMAS and
as such will provide you with additional recognition anywhere
in the world. |
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