Technical Rebreather Diver

During the Technical Rebreather Diver course the student will build on and further develop his knowledge in diving with a closed circuit rebreather.

During the Technical Rebreather Diver course the student will build on and further develop his knowledge in diving with a closed circuit rebreather.

The skills are practised under realistic, scenario based training adapted to diving with a closed circuit rebreather.

The student will learn to plan and perform dives with decompression using Trimix to a depth of maximum 60 meters.

After passing the course, the student is able to:

• Configure and use equipment for diving using a closed circuit rebreather according to SwedTech Diving equipment configuration
• Plan and conduct decompression dives to a maximum of 60m using Trimix as diluent gas
• Using –2-3 bailout stage cylinders with air, Nitrox or Trimix
• Understand and plan for the risks of diving with a closed circuit rebreather
• Solve equipment problems which can come up when diving with a closed circuit rebreather
• Solve problems during diving using back-up plans
• Solve a problem of gas loss and prevent a serious gas loss
• Simultaneously use several different swimming techniques to manoeuvre forward, backward and during turns
• Show excellent buoyancy control, both during the bottom phase of the dives and during the ascent
• Understand and use the advantages of diving in a well-balanced team

Course outlines

• The student should have at least 8 hours of dive training in the water
• The course can be taught in ocean, sea or sea like environment
• At least two of the dives should be to a depth of between 45-60 meters
• The student should have at least 10 hours of theory and briefings

Limits

• Maximum PO2 during the dive on the course is 1.4 bar, recommended PO2 is 1.2 bar. Maximum PO2 at 6 meters is 1.6 bar.
• Maximum Equivalent Narcotic Depth (END) during the course is 30 meters
• Maximum depth during the course is 60 meters
• Maximum three students per instructor during the practical training in the water

Prerequisites

• The student must be at least 20 years old
• The student must be in excellent health
• Have passed the SwedTech Diving Rebreather Diver course or equivalent with other organisation
• Have proof of at least 50 dives using a closed circuit rebreather in various environments
• Use several different swimming techniques to manoeuvre forward, backward and during turns
• Show excellent buoyancy control, both during the bottom phase of the dives and during the ascent