IANTD Rebreather Experience

Purpose

This Program is designed to introduce the diver to the basic concepts of Rebreathers, and to provide a practical confined water and optional OW exposure for swimming with a Rebreather. It is not a Qualification

Prerequisites

Must be a qualified diver.
Must provide proof of a minimum of 10 logged dives.
Must be a minimum of 15 years of age with a parent or guardian authorization, or a minimum of 18 years of age without guardian approval.

Program Content

Complete materials from selected text or handouts at Instructor’s discretion.
Demonstrate ability to maintain buoyancy with Rebreather and to perform basic skills with unit.
Swim unit in confined water, and may do one optional open water dive to a depth no greater than 50 fsw (15 msw).

Equipment Requirements

Approved Rebreather suitable for the experience exposure.

Program Limits

There may be no more than 2 students per instructor.
All dives must be conducted in depths not to exceed a depth of 50 fsw (15 msw).

Qualification Requirements

This is not a Qualification Program. A wall certificate may be issued at the Instructors discretion stating the diver has participated in a Rebreather Experience on the specified Rebreather unit.

Qualification Renewal

There is no renewal for this Program; however, the participant is encouraged to become a subscriber to IANTD's Nitrox Diver magazine. In addition, they should be encouraged to take the EANx Diver Program.

Water Skills Development

Swim unit and practice buoyancy control.
Perform basic drills as explained by Instructor.
Use manual overrides.
Monitor system.