IANTD Semi-Closed Rebreather Course

Purpose

This Program is designed to train divers in the safer use and technology of SCR Diving.

Prerequisites

Must be qualified as an EANx Diver (IANTD EANx Diver program may be taken in conjunction with this program).
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Program Content

All lectures completed with IANTD Course-specific Slides pertaining to the theory in the IANTD SCR-specific Rebreather Student Kit.
Complete a written exam specific to the SCR with a minimum score of 80%.
This Program must include a minimum of 200 minutes of combined confined water and OW dive time; completed within at least 4 Open Water dives using the SCR (additional Open Water dives are recommended).
If crossing over from another SCR or CCR complete the SCR specific lectures, a confined water session and 2 OW dives

Equipment Requirements

IANTD SCR-specific Rebreather Student Kit.
SCR and bailout as required.

Program Limits

Supply Gas cannot contain great than a 1.6 PO2 at the maximum depth of the dive.
Remain within the limits of the IANTD Sport Diver Programs.

Water Skills Development

A confined water session must be completed before conducting any OW dives.
Demonstrate familiarity with breathing loop gas management and control.
Demonstrate familiarity with open circuit options and procedures.
Demonstrate familiarity with buoyancy control.
Emergency procedures for the following:
a. Hypoxia.
b. Hyperoxia.
c. Hypercapnia.
d. Flooded breathing loop.
6. Pre- and Post-Dive Procedures.