Rebreather Courses

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Rebreather Discovery Program

This program is designed to give prospective students an introduction to diving a TDI approved rebreather in a controlled environment under the direct supervision of an active TDI Rebreather Instructor.

Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years
TDI Nitrox Diver or equivalent, 25 logged dives
Duration: 1/2 day

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Air Diluent Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver

This is the entry level certification course for divers wishing to utilize a closed circuit rebreather (CCR) for air diving. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for diving a CCR and to develop basic CCR diving skills to a maximum depth of 30 metres, using air as a diluent.

Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years
TDI Nitrox Diver, 20 logged dives
Duration: 4 – 5 days

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Air Diluent Closed Circuit Rebreather Decompression Procedures Diver

This is the second level certification course for divers wishing to utilize a closed circuit rebreather (CCR) for air diving. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for diving a CCR and to develop basic CCR diving skills to a maximum depth of 45 metres using an air diluent for formal decompression diving.

Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years
TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver, TDI Decompression Procedures Diver, 50 logged dives
OR TDI Air Diluent CCR Diver or equivalent and 30 hours on unit, 6 months unit experience
Duration: 3 – 4 days

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Helitrox Closed Circuit Rebreather Decompression Procedures Diver

This is the second entry level certification course for divers wishing to utilize a closed circuit rebreather (CCR) for mixed gas diving using a Helitrox diluent. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for diving a CCR and to develop basic CCR diving skills, to a maximum of 45 metres, using an air/nitrox/helium diluent for formal  decompression diving. Student are permitted to utilize a diluent and bailout mix with no greater than a 20% helium content and no less than a 21% oxygen content and are permitted to use up to 100% oxygen for decompression.

Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years
TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver, TDI Decompression Procedures Diver or TDI Helitrox Diver, 50 logged dives
OR TDI Air Diluent CCR Diver or equivalent and 30 hours on unit, 6 months unit experience
Duration: 3 – 4 days