PADI Rebreather Diver Course
Closed Circuit Rebreathers (CCR) are redefining how the world dives. Traditionally Rebreathers were only for Technical Divers (Type T Rebreathers.) PADI's Rebreather programs have introduced a new Recreational option for divers to experience lightweight, transportable units that allow longer bottom times, reduced gas consumption, and interactions with aquatic life people have only dreamed of.
CCR reuses air that is normally exhaled in Open Circuit diving. They recycle the air by "scrubbing" the carbon dioxide out of the "breathing loop" and injecting oxygen as necessary to maintain a set point. Recreational Rebreathers utilize pre-packed scrubbers for convenience and safety for the diver. The units are designed to dive within no decompression limits with sophisticated technology that has been simplified for ease of use.
Closed Circuit Rebreather:
Purpose:
You will be certified to 60 feet within no decompression limits. You will be able to assemble and pre-dive your rebreather, follow unit specific checklists, safely bail out to open circuit, clearing a flooded loop, monitoring of heads-up display (HUD), buoyancy and trim, deploying a submersible marker buoy, rigging of off-board bail out cylinder, and rebreather dive planning just to name a few key skills.
Prerequisites:
Be a PADI Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization)
Be a PADI Enriched Air Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age of 18 years old
Have a minimum of 25 logged dives.
Duration:
The course will require 3 days of diving (including pool and open water sessions), 3 knowledge development sessions, and 3 practical applications / equipment configuration sessions.
Depth Ranges:
- Dive 1: 0-15
- Dive 2: 10-30
- Dive 3: 15-50
- Dive 4: 15-50
- Dive 5: 30-60
- Dive 6: 30-60
Minimum Time on Unit:
Requirements:
Each diver will be required to have a complete rebreather, including:
- Diving cylinders
- 1 bail out tank with regulator, SPG, & staging kit
- BC, back plate & harness
- Exposure protection (dry suit use requires prior dry suit diving experience)
- Weight system (if needed)
- Lights as necessary, including primary and backup
- Jon line (for current diving environments)
- Safety reel
- Compass
- Z-knife and back-up cutting device
- Spare clips, pull-ties, tank wrap bands & other rigging accessories
- Back-up mask (optional)
- DSMB (Delayed Surface Marker Buoy
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Poseidon MKVI Rebreather rental available for $50 per day
Equipment provided by SLC Scuba:
- Oxygen analyzer
- Emergency Oxygen & first aid kit
- Forms & support materials
Divers will read the appropriate section of their Rebreather & Advanced Rebreather Manual and answer the Knowledge Reviews prior to the practical application portion. A score of at least 80% is required on all exams.
- Certification: PADI Rebreather & Advanced Rebreather Diver
- Cost: $850.00
- Dates: Please call or e-mail for next available class
