Deco 50 Instructor

Introduction

This program qualifies the RAID Open Circuit Instructor to teach divers to dive to 50 m / 165ft on Trimix /mixed gas (Oxygen, Helium & Nitrogen) and complete dives with mandatory decompression stop requirement for up to maximum of 30 minutes.

The Programme Employs The Following Gases

Instructor Requirements

To be a minimum of 18 years old.
To be certified diver for at least 12 months.
Certified RAID Open Circuit Decompression Procedure diver or equivalent certification/s (of which at least 25 hours are between 35 - 45 m/115 -148 ft) and/or equivalent.
Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR/BLS Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate/s (DAN/equivalent).
To have a minimum of 80 logged underwater hours using open circuit scuba equipment. These hours must be logged in your personal RAID Logbook.

Instructor Cross Over Requirements

To be a minimum of 18 years old.
To be certified diver for at least 12 months.
Certified Renewed Open Circuit or Rebreather Decompression Procedures (equivalent) Instructor.
Certified RAID Open Circuit Nitrox Instructor.
Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR/BLS Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate/s (DAN/equivalent).
To have a minimum of 80 logged underwater hours using open circuit scuba equipment.
These hours must be logged in your personal RAID Logbook.

Course Content

Complete the on-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam.
Stamina and watermanship skills.
Review rescue skills.
Dive planning assignments.
Review the instructor guidelines.
Master all practical skills.
Confined water and open water sessions, totalling a minimum of 4 hours underwater.

Equipment Requirements

For this course you will be required to have use of the following:

Gas volume shall be no less than 2760 lt / 98 cu ft.
Single cylinder pillar valve shall have an H or Y valve and manifold Twin set with islolater (DIN).
2 x first stages
2 x second stages
1 x SPG
1 x 2m/6.5ft LP second stage hose
1 x BCD/wing LP hose
1 x Drysuit inflator hose if applicable
1 x mixed gas (Helium) or multi gas Nitrox dive computer
1 x dive timer or enriched air (two Nitrox gases) computer or mixed gas (Helium) dive computer
1 x slate
2 x SMBs and reels
1 x knife
2 x dive masks
1 x torch/light/underwater lamp
1 x BCD/wing with adequate lift capacity
1 x exposure suit - a dry suit shall have interchangeable inflator system with BCD LP hose
1 x Side Sling Cylinder (minimum gas volume shall be 1000 lt / 35.33 cu ft)
1 x first stage
1 x second stage
1 x SPG
1 x Octo length LP second stage hose

Certification

Upon successful certification the member may offer diver training commensurate with this level of certification as sanctioned by RAID.

Start Today

1. To register as a RAID diver, please visit the link provided below and follow registration instructions.

2. Visit our FREe-Learning centre to read the course material, then purchase the course if you wish.

3. Locate your nearest dive center and get in touch to begin your adventure with RAID today!

Be unafRAID and get started today!

⭐ When purchasing a course online, access to the course manuals, quizzes and exam are included. Practical training is provided by your local RAID Dive Centre and Instructor.

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