Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PADI-0031
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
20 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Advanced Diving Technology or Scientific/Research Diving
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 meters/100 feet (40 meters/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:

  • Understand how to recognize and respond appropriately to problems and emergencies that occur deeper than 18 meters/60 feet
  • Explain the need for and demonstrate the use of additional equipment required for diving deeper than 18 meters/60 feet
  • Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to 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.

General Topics:

  • Course introduction
  • Rebreather limits: scrubber, oxygen consumption and bailout requirements
  • Configuring off-board bailout
  • Using off-board bailout cylinders
  • Planning deep rebreather dives, and reducing risk with the right attitude
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials

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