Nationwide Teacher Sands Castro has turn into BSAC’s new First Class Diver (FCD) Chief Examiner.
Sands has taken over the position from outgoing FCD Chief Examiner, Dave Lucas, and can now oversee BSAC’s highest diver grade.
A diver for greater than 35 years, Sands is a mentor and teacher coach on BSAC’s Teacher Coaching Scheme. Based mostly in North Berwick, Scotland, she can also be an lively member of three BSAC golf equipment – Lothian Divers, Divetech and South Queensferry.
Sands mentioned she was trying ahead to taking over her new position. She defined:
I want to bust a few of the myths about First Class Diver! For instance, some see it as being a technical diver’s examination or that candidates are unlikely to cross first time. Many additionally assume it is geared in the direction of wreck diving and, as somebody who prefers scenic diving to wreck diving, I would like to alter that perspective too.
As a part of BSAC’s Nationwide Diving Committee, the FCD Chief Examiner oversees BSAC’s First Class Diver coaching and evaluation, according to BSAC’s requirements and procedures. The position can also be there to encourage, help and mentor Superior Divers who specific a want to progress to First Class Diver.
Sands added:
First Class Diver shouldn’t be a normal grade in BSAC however I imagine there are numerous divers on the market who’re performing as FCDs with out figuring out it! As such, I actually need to encourage those that are already organising expeditions huge and small to consider changing into a First Class Diver.
Sands is now inviting any members who’re serious about taking the First Class Diver examination to get in contact to search out out extra. She will be contacted at fcd.chief@bsac.com
