Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PADI-0031
Version:
4
Organization:
PADI Americas, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
20 hours (flexible schedule)
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 closed circuit rebreather
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to qualify divers to plan and make no stop dives to the maximum depth of the Type R rebreather unit or gas they are using, or 30 metres/100 feet (40 metres/130 feet if they are also certified as a PADI Deep Diver), whichever is less, in conditions comparable to or better than those in which they are trained and have experience.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain the need for, and demonstrate the use of, additional equipment required for diving deeper than 18 meters/60 feet
  • explain and demonstrate how to plan and make dives using a Type R rebreather as deep as 30 meters/100 feet (or to 40 meters/130 feet if also certified as a PADI Deep Diver)
  • explain how to recognize and respond appropriately to problems and emergencies that occur deeper than 18 meters/60 feet

General Topics:

  • Knowledge Development One: Course Introduction
  • Rebreather Limits: Scrubber, Oxygen Consumption and Bailout Requirements
  • Configuring Offboard Bailout
  • Using Offboard Bailout Cylinders Knowledge Development Two: Planning Deep Rebreather Dives
  • Reducing Risk with the Right Attitude
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Complete the Advanced Rebreather Diver Final Exam. Evaluation of skills during one confined water training dive and four open water training dives.
Supplemental Materials
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