INTRODUCTION
This program qualifies the RAID Open Circuit Instructor to teach divers to dive to 50 m / 165ft on Trimix /mixed gas (Oxygen, Helium & Nitrogen) and complete dives with mandatory decompression stop requirement for up to maximum of 30 minutes.
THE PROGRAMME EMPLOYS THE FOLLOWING GASES
Oxygen enriched gas (EANx / Nitrox) mixes from 21% to a maximum of 50% oxygen content.A maximum PpO2 of 1.4 at the MOD.
A maximum PpO2 of 1.6 at at the maximum depth of a required staged decompression stop.
A maximum of 27% Helium content
INSTRUCTOR PREREQUISITES
To be a minimum of 18 years old.To be certified diver for at least 12 months.
Certified RAID Open Circuit Decompression Procedure diver or equivalent certification/s (of which at least 25 hours are between 35 - 45 m/115 -148 ft) and/or equivalent.
Certified RAID Open Circuit Nitrox Instructor.
Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR/BLS Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate/s (DAN/equivalent).
To have a minimum of 80 logged underwater hours using open circuit scuba equipment. These hours must be logged in your personal RAID Logbook.
INSTRUCTOR CROSS OVER PREREQUISITES
To be a minimum of 18 years old.To be certified diver for at least 12 months.
Certified Renewed Open Circuit or Rebreather Decompression Procedures (equivalent) Instructor.
Certified RAID Open Circuit Nitrox Instructor.
Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR/BLS Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate/s (DAN/equivalent).
To have a minimum of 80 logged underwater hours using open circuit scuba equipment. These hours must be logged in your personal RAID Logbook.
COURSE CONTENT
Complete the on-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam.Stamina and watermanship skills.
Review rescue skills.
Dive planning assignments.
Review the instructor guidelines.
Master all practical skills.
Confined water and open water sessions, totalling a minimum of 4 hours underwater
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
For this course you will be required to have use of the following:
Gas volume shall be no less than 2760 lt / 98 cu ft.
Single cylinder pillar valve shall have an H or Y valve and manifold Twin set with islolater (DIN).
2 x first stages
2 x second stages
1 x SPG
1 x 2m/6.5ft LP second stage hose
1 x BCD/wing LP hose
1 x Drysuit inflator hose if applicable
1 x mixed gas (Helium) or multi gas Nitrox dive computer
1 x dive timer or enriched air (two Nitrox gases) computer or mixed gas (Helium) dive computer
1 x slate
2 x SMBs and reels
1 x knife
2 x dive masks
1 x torch/light/underwater lamp
1 x BCD/wing with adequate lift capacity
1 x exposure suit - a dry suit shall have interchangeable inflator system with BCD LP hose
1 x Side Sling Cylinder (minimum gas volume shall be 1000 lt / 35.33 cu ft)
1 x first stage
1 x second stage
1 x SPG
1 x Octo length LP second stage hose
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful certification the member may offer diver training commensurate with this level of certification as sanctioned by RAID.
E&OE