Heliair
Minimum age: 21
Minimum certification: NAUI Technical Nitrox Diver and Naui Decompression Techniques Diver and NAUI Helitrox Diver (or equivalent) with proof of 300 logged dives, 50 of which are deeper than 30 msw and 20 of which are decompression dives, conducted in the environment in which the course is being taught.
Duration: 14 days full time or 6 weeks part time
Pool sessions: 1
Open water dives: 6 boat dives (and 1 screening dive)
Equipment Included: None, however the student will have access to an oxygen analyser
Equipment required by student: Full kit (manifolded twins are required) with a 2m hose on the primary second stage, stainless steel backplate and wing, two O2 cleaned independent alternate air sources (both to be aluminium, 4-10l, each with it's own first stage, second stage and SPG), two torches, line cutting device, 2 depth and timing devices, emergency signalling device, compass, wetnotes, reel/spool, DSMB, deco regulator cover and a drysuit. No split fins allowed.
Other exclusions: All air, Nitrox, oxygen and Heliair fills
Materials included: Manual, certificate, registration, c-card
This is a particularly in depth course which covers all aspects of extended range diving (formally known as the Extended Range course) with a strong emphasis on decompression, physiology and the limiting of narcosis levels.
The course provides the training and experience necessary to understand the hazards and advantages of utilising helium based mixtures for dives to a depth of 55 msw that require stage decompression whilst using NITROX and oxygen during the decompression phase.
No more than 4 students will be enrolled on the course. The NTEC will be strictly adhered to.
All dives (except the screening dive) will be deeper than 30 msw with at least two dives deeper than 40 msw and at least two deeper than 49 msw. The student’s depth rating upon successful completion of the course will be 55 msw.
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