Rebreather Diver Level 1

Description

The Rebreather Diver Level 1 course provides certification to divers who wish to use the closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) to dive with air (Air diluent) or trimix (Module 1). The goal of the course is to train divers on the benefits, risks and correct procedures and to develop the basic skills of CCR diving.

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How it is conducted

The Rebreather Diver Level 1 course is divided into theoretical lessons, preparation and maintenance of the rebreather, dry exercises, confined water diving, 8 open water training dives and the last 2 will be experience dives.

• Gases used: air, nitrox and helitrox
• Water exercises could be recorded to improve learning
• Decompression diving and obstructed environments (caves or wrecks) are excluded.

How long does it last

The course normally lasts 5 days (we suggest to keep an extra day available).

Qualifications of students  

Once students have successfully completed the I° level rebreather course, they can participate in underwater activities using a CCR up to a maximum of 30 m using air as diluent (Air diluent) or 45 mt if they are qualified to use the trimix and at the discretion of the instructor (Module 1).

Requirements

• 21 years of age
• Nitrox (or trimix) licence
• minimum 125 dives
• swim at least 400 meters in 15 minutes
• rescue for an oxygen toxic diver
• know how to use a decompression cylinder

Equipment required

• Electronic closed circuit rebreather.
• 1 CCR underwater computer and/or depth timer and depth gauge.
• Mask, fins, a cutting device, Wet notes.
• Spool and surface signal balloon (DSMB)
• Appropriate suit
• Bail-out Tank

Note: a personal rebreather is recommended but at Argentario Divers you will find all the equipment you need for your course. Before purchasing the equipment, contact your instructor.

Included: teaching material, equipment rental, certification and diving.

Not included: Nitrox/Trimix and Sofnolime refills