Decompression Diver
If you are getting close to your No Deco Limits but still have gas to breath, and you want to stay down longer, now you can with this basic Decompression Diver course from SSI. Go beyond the No Stop limits and prepare for extending your dive time to its maximum potential using gear you are alreday comfortable with.
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This course has a maximum depth qualification of 40m
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Use up to 40% Oxygen for decompression with 1 stage tank
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Maximum Decompression time of 15 minutes
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Who this course is for
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The certified Advanced Diver looking to expand their knowledge of decompression theory and diving techniques
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The certified Advanced Diver who is interested in extending their bottom time
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The certified Advanced Diver who wants to progress thier skills but without commiting to a full Tecchnical diver course
Course prerequisites
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Minimum age 16
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Minimum certification of Advanced Diver or equivalent
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Proof of 25 minimum logged open water dives
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Deep Diver speciality qualification
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EAN/Nitrox qualification
What you can expect to learn
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Decompression dive planning including:
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Decompression physiology
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Specialised Equipment requirements
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Decompression theroy
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Planning using tables and software
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Emergency and contingency planning
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Decompression diving procedures​
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Pre-dive checks and drills
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Following a decompression schedule
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Gas switching
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Team awareness and communication
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SMB/lift bag deployment
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Proper trim, buoyancy and finning techniques
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Emergency procedures (equipment failures, gas loss)
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Equipment considerations, cylinder labeling, analyzing nitrox mixtures, and gas blending procedures
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