TRANSITION TO THE "SILENT" SIDE WITH TDI CCR AIR DILUENT DECOMPRESSION COURSE
Whether you're an open circuit technical diver seeking a quieter alternative or an existing CCR Air Diluent Diver aiming to progress, the TDI CCR Air Diluent Decompression Course is your gateway. By harnessing state-of-the-art CCR technology, you can optimize gas usage and maintain ideal breathing gas at any depth, akin to carrying a personalized gas blending station on your back. This course equips you with the necessary skills to conduct decompression CCR dives, reaching a maximum depth of 40 meters/130 feet using air diluent.
Who this course is for:
Open circuit technical divers or entry-level CCR divers looking to extend their depth limits and bottom times utilizing CCR technology.
What you can expect to learn:
The TDI CCR Air Diluent Decompression Diver course delves into the following aspects and more:
- Historical background and evolution of rebreathers
- Comparative analysis of Open Circuit (OC), closed circuit, and Semi-closed Circuit Rebreather (SCR) systems
- Practical mechanics and operation of the CCR system
- Gas physiology fundamentals
- Proper scrubber packing techniques
- Design and maintenance of electronic or manual systems
- Dive planning strategies and emergency procedures
Required skills include, but are not limited to:
- Executing open water dives within the depth range of 9 meters/30 feet to 40 meters/130 feet
- Performing safety stops with a minimum duration of 3 minutes at 6 meters/20 feet
- Demonstrating proficiency in equipment assembly, predive checks, and emergency procedures
- Managing loop breathing volume for buoyancy control
- Monitoring PO2 levels and executing gas switching
- Reacting appropriately to equipment failures and simulated emergency scenarios
- Conducting post-dive unit maintenance and safety procedures
What’s in it for you?
Upon successful course completion, graduates gain the ability to:
- Engage in decompression diving activities utilizing the trained CCR independently, adhering to predetermined limits
- Dive up to a maximum depth of 40 meters/130 feet utilizing air diluent
TDI CCR Air Diluent Decompression Diver minimum requirements:
- Achieve a passing score of 80% on the TDI CCR Air Diluent Decompression examination, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor
- Efficiently fulfill all open water requirements
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment in dive planning and execution
- Course completion within 6 weeks from the starting date
- Complete a refresher course after a period of inactivity exceeding 6 months post-course completion
excluding equipment, sorb, dive supplements
Overview
- Minimum age of 18
- Documentation of 50 logged dives
- Proof of TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and Deco Procedures Diver certification or equivalent from recognized agencies by TDI
OR
- Minimum age of 18
- Certified TDI Air Diluent CCR Diver or equivalent
- 30 hours of CCR unit usage
- Six months of CCR diving experience