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REBREATHER DIVER (SCR-CCR LEVEL 2)
Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diver- ( CCR Level 2 )
This is a complete program which enables the certified diver to crossover to this superior electronic technology. Structured for recreational scuba applications, this training and associated product limits the user to 40 MSW (130 FSW) and “no-stop-required” profiles.
The breathing media is SafeAir (Enriched-Air Nitrox) and therefore, this course encompasses the basic concepts of SafeAir. This training is available to all certified divers. This 3-part format consists of 18 hours of lecture, 4 hours of confined environment training and 4 open water dives conducted under direct instructor supervision. The total accrued bottom time for this course must be not less than 150 minutes.
Prerequisites: OW certification +50 Logged Dives.
Semi-Closed Rebreather Diver – ( SCR Level 2 )
This is a complete program which enables the certified diver to crossover to this improved technology. Structured for recreational scuba applications, this training and associated product limits the user to 40 MSW ( 130 FSW ) and “no-stop-required” profiles. The breathing media of choice is EAN (Enriched-Air Nitrox).
This training is available to those certified divers holding certification as CSU level 2 or equivalent, i.e. ANDI’s Complete SafeAir User (CSU). This 3-part format consists of 12 hours of lecture, 3 hours of confined environment training and 4 open water dives conducted under direct instructor supervision. Total accrued bottom for this course must be not less than 150 minutes.
Prerequisites: OW certification + CSU (or equivalent) certification + 50 Logged Dives
These courses take you from a non-rebreather / CCR diver through to trimix training. Please contact us for more information and see the table which shows you the qualification limits and standards for these courses
Standards | Rebreather Diver (Semi Closed) SCR L2 |
Rebreather Diver (Closed Circuit) CCR L2 |
Technical Rebreather Diver TRD L3 |
Technical Tri-Mix CCR Diver TTR L3 |
Tri-Mix Rebreather Diver CCE L4 |
Tri-Mix Rebreather Explorer ERE L5 |
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Maximum Course Depth | 100 fsw/30 m*6 | 100 fsw/30 m*6 | 130 fsw/40 m | 165 fsw/50 m | 197 fsw/60 m | 328 fsw/100 m |
Minimum Course Depth | 40 fsw/12 m | 40 fsw/12 m | 100 fsw/30 m | 100 fsw/30 m | 130 fsw/40 m | 130 fsw/40 m |
Max Deco | N/A | N/A | 30 min | 45 min | As Required | As Required |
Max. PO2 for Deco | 1.6 PO2 | N/A | 1.6 PO2 | 1.6 PO2 | 1.6 PO2 | 1.6 PO2 |
Gas Limits – Oxygen | 1.45 PO2 | 1.45 PO2 | 1.45 PO2 | 1.45 PO2 | 1.45 PO2 | 1.45 PO2 |
Gas Limits – Nitrogen | 3.6 PN2 | 3.6 PN2 | 3.6 PN2 | 3.6 PN2 | 3.6 PN2 | 3.6 PN2 |
Theory Time | 16 hours | 16 hours | 16 hours | 16 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours*2*7 |
# of Dives*5 | 2 CE Dives + 4 OW Dives*6 |
2 CE Dives + 6 OW Dives*1 |
4 – 8*7 | 4 – 8*7 | 4 – 6*7 | 4 – 6*7 |
Min. Bottom Time | 180 min | 300 min | 120 min | 120 min | 120 min | 120 min |
Min. Run-Time incl Safety Stops | N/A | N/A | 180 min | 180 min | 240 min | 300 min |
Prerequisites*4 | CSU + 20 dives or AOWD |
OWD + CSU*1 +50 OWD |
SCR/CCR+ TSD*7 + pretest + 25 rebreather dives/25 hours |
SCR/CCR+ TSD*7 + pretest + 25 rebreather dives/25 hours |
TMD*7 + TRD + 200 prior OW Dives +75 rebreather dives/75 hours |
TMD*7 + TRD + 200 prior OW Dives +75 rebreather dives/75 hours |
*2 – Includes CSU lectures.
*3 – Includes ERD, TMD & CCR lectures if not TMD certified
*4 – All rebreather courses are unit specific – times or dives may vary.
*5 – Team members must use the same gas mixtures.
*6 – Maximum depth permitted only if minimum of 120 min confined water practice is provided otherwise 12m maximum.
*7 – TSD & TRD or TRD & CCE or CCE & ERE may be combined into a single program with all dives completed.
Note 1: divers may only move 2 levels during one course series. In order to move levels the candidate must have 25 dives at the ERD level.
Note 2: Extended Range Diver L4 program is an option for ideal conditions when helium is not available, otherwise Intermediate Tri-Mix L4 is the best option.
Note 3: Extended Range Diver L4 program encompassing PN2 greater than 3.6 Bar but less than 4.5 Bar requires a Standards Waiver request to IHQ or RHQ. The waiver is applicable in clear, warm waters only.
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