TDI Helitrox Diluent CCR Decompression Procedures Diver
TDI Helitrox Diluent CCR 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 / 150 feet, 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 35% helium content (+/- 5%) and no less than a 21% oxygen content and are permitted to use up to 100% oxygen for decompression.
Course Pre-requisite
At least 18 years old
TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and TDI Decompression Procedures Diver or TDI Helitrox Diver or equivalent
TDI Sidemount Diver (if rebreather is a sidemount rebreather)
50 Open Water Dives or 10 CCR Dives (if doing a unit crossover)
OR
TDI Air Diluent CCR Diver or equivalent
30 CCR Dives and 30 hours on the CCR unit
6 months CCR Diving Experience
Course Components
Knowledge Development with Written Exam
Dry Skills Development
Confined Water Skills Development
7 CCR Dives with a total runtime of 420 minutes down to 45m
Course Equipment
TDI approved CCR
Dive Computer with depth gauge and bottom timer
SMB
Spool or Reel of minimum 40m
Bailout Regulators with 1 first and second stage and pressure gauge as required
Course Inclusions
Course Exclusions