It is necessary to pass this exam BEFORE the Sports Diver qualification can be awarded, after which, deeper diving can proressively be achieved, towards the Sports Diver maximum depth of 35 mtrs, and of course, towards more adventurous Wreck Diving.

Level: Ocean Diver

The Dive Leader Course aims to build experience and knowledge over a wide-range of diving conditions, allowing progressively deeper diving towards the maximum Dive Leader depth of 50m. The course requires 20 dives post Sports qualification, and consists of the day's Theory Lectures, 7 Open Water Lessons, plus a Theory Exam. There will be opportunities to start the open water lessons on various Dive Trips throughout the summer.

Level: Sports Diver,

The Club Annual General meeting is a formal requirement of the Club Constitution, and although a formal occasion, it is important to the Club, as this is the opportunity for all Club Members to hear the Committee reports on all the Club's activities for the previous year, to accept the Minutes of last year's AGM, and probably most importantly, to vote in next year's Committee. At present, only Huw Jenkins as Training Officer, and Luke Sanders, as Expeditions Officer have expressed their interest in remaining in their respective posts, if no other Members wish to take on these roles. All the other Committee posts remain to be filled. This is vitally important, as without a Committee there can be no Club. We therefore need nominations for the positions of President, Treasurer, and Secretary, all of which need to be filled by current University students. The other posts due for election are Diving Officer, Kit Officer, Boat Office, plus Assistant Training, Kit and Boat Officers. Jonathon Cole will return to sit on the Committee as Senior Member, and Neil Carter has offered to continue to take responsibility for the WebSite.All the current incumbents have agreed to provide thorough training and work in conjunction with the new Committee for the first few weeks and most will be around to advise throughout the year.  Please think seriously about which positions you might be able to fill - things work much better if we have a complete Committee as the work load can then be spread.  Similarly though, do remember you are making a commitment to carry out the relevant duties properly for a full year.  For more info contact the current Officer. Then the fun bit - Lunch in the Pub afterwards.

Level: All current Members of OUUEG

The MarineRadio Course is designed to enable ALL members of a Dive Boat party to be able to man the VHF Radio in case of emergency. As such, it is a very worthwhile Course which to atten. There is a short theory Exam at the end of the Course, after which the RYA VHF Marine Radio Competency Certificate is awarded to sauccessful Candidates. Please note, at present this is a provisional Event, dependant upon the level of interest raised.

Level: Ocean Diver and above.

The Boat Handling Course is a neccessary requirement before being able to take responsibility for driving the Clib Boat on OUUEG Dive Trips. It is mainly a practical "Hands on" course, with only a limited amount of Theory, and there is no exam at the conclusion. It is also a fun course, and gives full opportunity for learning how to handle a powerful RIB in real life diving situations. The Baot Handling Course is also a pre-requiremnet to going on the Diver Coxswain course, equivalent to the RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certification, and a key requiremnt towards the full BSAC Diver Rescue Award.

Level: Sports Diver and above.

The BSAC Diver Coxswain course is equivalent to the RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certification, and is a key requiremnt towards the full BSAC Diver Rescue Award. It is very much a practical "Hands on" course, with only a limited amount of Theory, and primarily takes the form of a Practical Exam including Emergancy Procedures, Man Overboard, and Picking Up Divers from the water at the end of a dive. It is also a fun course, and gives full opportunity for demonstrating Boat Handling techniques involving handling a powerful RIB in real life diving situations.

Level: Sports Diver plus Boat Handler and above.

Re-commencement of Trainee Ocean Diver Training for the new intake, including full Theory and Pool Traning required to be awarded the first level of BSAC Diver qualification. This is a provisional announcement, full details will be posted later in the year.

Level: Trainee Diver