Level 1
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The core rebreather course is designed to train people with either no diving experience or train Open Circuit divers with NO rebreather skills in the safe use and technology of basic Rebreather diving with no decompression, up to 1.2 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 20 metres/66 feet;
Combined with this course you will be required to complete a detailed rebreather Speciality unit specific programme.
If are not sure which rebreather you wish to learn on contact your RAID Dive centre to discuss this aspect
NOTE: Persons new to diving - this Level provides you with the certification to be able to dive Open Circuit & a RAID rebreather in a safe and concise way and earning you two certifications! This means you have to complete Rebreather Level 1 AND the unit specific rebreather speciality you have chosen to do this course with.
This Level may only be taught in combination with the Mk6 Discovery Speciality. NO other rebreather Speciality qualifies for this level.
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the appointed Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
The RAID system is a comprehensive programme designed for a variety of rebreather units. The core level of education covers aspects which are common to all rebreathers and the unit specific speciality programmes cover information which is unique to the rebreather of your choice.
To start and qualify as a RAID rebreather diver you need to have completed both the core rebreather level and a unit specific Speciality course.
For further education within the RAID training system, you may continue with the next core rebreather level. The unit speciality course for each rebreather only needs to be completed once.
The student will be required to complete a quick written quiz with the Instructor prior to the commencement of any in water training
Your initial training will be in a low-stress environment (pool) for the basic skills. Your instructor will demonstrate each skill for you to practice and master.
Your instructor will also ask you to perform a 10 minute float without any equipment and a 200 metre/660 feet swim, with no time limit - just to determine you have basic swimming skills.
On mastery of the confined water skills and the rebreather speciality skills, you will then move into the open water for your four qualifying dives. Here you will learn new abilities and explore the underwater world, with your instructor guiding you.
Minimum 6 hours in water required.
Just remember, all skills are under your instructor's guidance and supervision.
To be certified, the student must have the required logged hours underwater on a RAID registered rebreather.
You may register for more than one academic course at a time.
After you have completed the practical for this level you can start the next!
Certification by a RAID Dive Centre will be on completion and sign off on-line, by yourself and you instructor on all the in water skill training.
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The above is subject to the RAID General Diving Standards and change without notice.
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