GUE / DIR ?

[bythesea]

Originally Posted by iainmsmith

We are getting somewhat off topic here (and I admit that this was my fault for going off on a rant). However...

I think you misunderstood me. I am not talking about having completed a BSAC trimix course and being asked to pay for the c-card. (though, AFAIK, the BSAC mixed gas courses are only available through commercial operators, hence one would be paying course fees. I could be wrong about this, though)

I have paid for trimix training with GUE, have passed Tech 1 and hold a GUE Tech 1 c-card. If I want to be allowed to dive trimix "officially" on a BSAC Branch dive on the strength of this GUE ticket, I am supposed to "register" this qualification with the HQ and pay the BSAC money. The BSAC did not provide any of my trimix training, nor a c-card, but want money from me before "allowing" me to use it (I believe I might get a sticky label to go in my QRB, though) It would be the same if I wanted to use a TDI, IANTD or PSA trimix ticket on a BSAC Branch dive.

Iain

OK..got it, sorry, must have read it wrong. BSAC do train all courses through branch, inc the updated tech stuff...deco procs, mixed gas etc

[John63]

Originally Posted by iainmsmith

We are getting somewhat off topic here (and I admit that this was my fault for going off on a rant). However...

I think you misunderstood me. I am not talking about having completed a BSAC trimix course and being asked to pay for the c-card. (though, AFAIK, the BSAC mixed gas courses are only available through commercial operators, hence one would be paying course fees. I could be wrong about this, though)

I have paid for trimix training with GUE, have passed Tech 1 and hold a GUE Tech 1 c-card. If I want to be allowed to dive trimix "officially" on a BSAC Branch dive on the strength of this GUE ticket, I am supposed to "register" this qualification with the HQ and pay the BSAC money. The BSAC did not provide any of my trimix training, nor a c-card, but want money from me before "allowing" me to use it (I believe I might get a sticky label to go in my QRB, though)
It would be the same if I wanted to use a TDI, IANTD or PSA trimix ticket on a BSAC Branch dive.

Iain

If this is right then it has changed over the past couple of years.
I registered a TDI rebreather cert and an IANTD trimix cert with BSAC. There was no charge, and yes I did receive a sticker for my logbook.


Cheers, John

[PBrown]

Originally Posted by iainmsmith

I am supposed to "register" this qualification with the HQ and pay the BSAC money.

It would be the same if I wanted to use a TDI, IANTD or PSA trimix ticket on a BSAC Branch dive.

At present the only agencies that BSAC will allow you to register a qualification are: IANTD, TDI, ANDI, PADI, DSAT, & PSAI. The only cost involved is a stamped self addressed envelope.

Recognised Technical Training Agencies & Courses. - BSAC
http://www.bsac.org/uploads/document.../trimixreg.pdf

To register a GUE course would require the course to be reviewed by the Technical Chief Instructor and now that Jack Ingle appears to be out of the equation I wouldn't see there being an issue.

cheers,
Paul

[iainmsmith]

Originally Posted by PBrown

At present the only agencies that BSAC will allow you to register a qualification are: IANTD, TDI, ANDI, PADI, DSAT, & PSAI. The only cost involved is a stamped self addressed envelope.

Recognised Technical Training Agencies & Courses. - BSAC
http://www.bsac.org/uploads/document.../trimixreg.pdf

To register a GUE course would require the course to be reviewed by the Technical Chief Instructor and now that Jack Ingle appears to be out of the equation I wouldn't see there being an issue.

cheers,
Paul

Ahem...it appears I was talking shite. It happens. Can't work out why I thought there was a registration fee unless the situation was different several years ago when I decided not to bother registering (though that had as much to do with the ban on O2 deco that was then in force)

Back in my box...

Iain

[GLOC]

Originally Posted by iainmsmith

Ahem...it appears I was talking shite. It happens.

Back in my box...

Iain

Really....?

[iainmsmith]

Originally Posted by Iain

Back in my box...

Originally Posted by GLOC

Really....?

Don't worry. I'll be out soon enough!

Iain

[John63]

Originally Posted by PBrown

At present the only agencies that BSAC will allow you to register a qualification are: IANTD, TDI, ANDI, PADI, DSAT, & PSAI. The only cost involved is a stamped self addressed envelope.

Recognised Technical Training Agencies & Courses. - BSAC
http://www.bsac.org/uploads/document.../trimixreg.pdf

To register a GUE course would require the course to be reviewed by the Technical Chief Instructor and now that Jack Ingle appears to be out of the equation I wouldn't see there being an issue.

cheers,
Paul

Scan your cards / certs and email to BSAC and you don't even have to pay for the stamped envelope


Cheers, John

[PBrown]

Originally Posted by iainmsmith

Don't worry. I'll be out soon enough!

Don't mis-understand me, I happen to agree with most of your sentiments. I'm just being picky, and to that end:

Originally Posted by John63

Scan your cards / certs and email to BSAC and you don't even have to pay for the stamped envelope

From memory, the stamped self addressed envelope is for BSAC to send out your QRB sticker.

cheers,
Paul

[John63]

Omaybe, but they posted mine out airmail to saudi free of charge.


Perhaps I caught them on a good day

[Dyson Diver]

gue dont train smokers .
by the sea

wow , guess thats starting to get to the serious level then , as mentioned earlier , the guy dives commercialy with me , and has a current medical , lol , is there anything else that is an absolute no no , i have another friend , i was diving with at the weekend , who has a mobility issue , is that preventative for him too ,, come to think of it , my powerfully developed lower chest might be an issue ,,,, about a stone of it ,,,,