{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120662\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E(Published Jan 2018, last reviewed with no updates March 2022)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is Scuba Diving?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScuba Diving is underwater swimming using self-contained breathing apparatus such as an aqualung. As it is self-contained it allows the diver to go deeper underwater and stay underwater longer than a snorkeler.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is a Scuba Diving Permit?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is designed to ensure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for the young people. Therefore all activities classed as adventurous can only be led by someone holding the appropriate permit. Additionally young people (under 18) can take part in adventurous activities for themselves with personal activity permits.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA Scuba Diving permit is required for all Scuba Diving taking place in both sheltered and open water.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ELevels of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPermits for Scuba Diving can be issued for either sheltered water or open water. Each class of permit can be further restricted (such as through specific locations etc.) to end up with an individual permit to the level of the competence and requirements of any person.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ETypes of Permit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere are two types of permit available for Scuba Diving. These are:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Allows a young person (under 18, minimum age 16) to take part in Scuba Diving with others with a personal Scuba Diving permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Allows the permit holder (minimum age 16) to lead Scuba Diving for a single group.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EPermit Limitations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If you hold a personal Scuba Diving permit you can go Scuba Diving with others who hold a personal Scuba Diving permit. It does not allow you to go Scuba Diving with anyone not holding a Scuba Diving permit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If you have permit to lead Scuba Diving then you can look after up to four participants at a time. You must remain with the group throughout the activity in the most appropriate position to look after all participants (i.e. in the water, on the side, on a boat). You remain responsible for the entire group that you are leading.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EFurther Definitions\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheltered Water\u003C/strong\u003E is a well maintained swimming pool or water which provides similar conditions. Namely; depth less than four metres, bottom of firm composition, adequate visibility (minimum five metres) and free from significant water movement.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen Water\u003C/strong\u003E is any water encompassing conditions beyond those of Sheltered Waters.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Scuba Diving Assessment Checklist","buttonLink":{"name":"AC120931 Scuba Diving November 2024","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/2tlcc4o3/ac120931-scuba-diving-may-2025.docx","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":null,"label":null},"alignment":"left"},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9-activities/#9.7\u0022\u003ERule 9a.7 \u003C/a\u003EAdventurous Activities Permit Scheme\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9-activities/#9.8\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9.8\u0022\u003ERule 9a.8\u003C/a\u003E Adult groups undertaking activities\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.5\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.13.1 All water activities\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.5\u0022\u003ERule 9b.5\u003C/a\u003EAll water activities\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.5\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.13.3 Classification of waters\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.5\u0022\u003ERule 9b.5.3\u003C/a\u003E Classification of Waters\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.5\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.13.4 Activities on class C waters\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.5\u0022\u003ERule 9b.5.4\u003C/a\u003E Activities on class c waters\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"Rules relating to scuba diving","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9-activities/#9.1\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9.1\u0022\u003ERule 9.1\u003C/a\u003E All Activities\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/9-activities/rule-96-use-of-external-centres-and-instructors/\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9.6 Use of External Centres and Instructors\u0022\u003ERule 9.6\u00A0\u003C/a\u003EUse of External Centres and Instructors\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffe627","title":"General activity rules","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/?orderBy=title%20asc\u0026amp;category=Adventure\u0022\u003EActivities A-Z\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/?category=Adventure\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?category=Adventure\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003EActivity Permit Scheme\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/scuba-diving/underwater-faqs/\u0022 title=\u0022Underwater FAQ\u0027s\u0022\u003EUnderwater FAQ\u0027s\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Additional information","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"Scuba Diving is underwater swimming using self-contained breathing apparatus such as an aqualung. 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