Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

PADI-0031

Organization:

PADI Americas, Inc.

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

20 hours (flexible schedule)

Dates Offered:

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.