Advanced Nitrox Diver

Overview

Prepare to delve into the depths of adventure with our Advanced Nitrox Diving course! This exhilarating program is tailored to passionate divers who crave exploration and seek to unlock the mysteries of the deep. By mastering the art of advanced nitrox diving, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to plunge deeper into the underwater world, extend your bottom time, and encounter marine wonders that few have witnessed. Get ready to elevate your diving experience and embark on thrilling underwater journeys that will leave you breathless—both figuratively and literally!

Course Objectives

1. Equip divers with advanced knowledge of deep diving beyond recreational level (to 45 meters)

2. Develop skills to safely plan and execute dives using enriched air and decompression gas mixes

3. Provide hands-on experience with advanced dive planning, gas management, and decompression procedures

4. Enhance buoyancy control and underwater navigation skills for deep dives

5. Foster a deep understanding of dive physiology and gas narcosis management

6. Cultivate the correct mindset for safe and rewarding advanced nitrox diving

Course Contents

Nitrox Defined and the Benefits of Nitrox for Technical Divers

The Physiological Concerns of Using Nitrox

The Physics and Math of Nitrox for Technical Diving

Decompression Diving Fundamentals

The Equivalent Air Depth Concept

Nitrox Compatible Equipment for Technical Diving

Dive Tables and Decompression Dive Planning Software(s)

Gas Analysis & Cylinder Labeling

Advanced Nitrox Safety Skills and Procedures

Course Structure

Theory Session (circa 3 hours)

3 - 4 dive days of 2 dives a day, actual training plan is customizable between instructor and team of students, with location also one of the deciding factors

Pre-requisites

PSAI Advanced Buoyancy Control (ABC) Diver or equivalent preparatory courses of other agencies

Rescue Diver Level or higher (Recreational perspective)

Training Location and Course Fees

Subic Bay or Puerto Galera, the Philippines

While both training locations are very well-suited for Advanced Nitrox diver training, they do differ on a few details such as logistics, equipment and dive planning. Talk to me for more details.

Instructor Fee is US$800

Other costs: travelling, food and accommodation, diving charges, oxygen fill (where applicable), team-sharing of instructor diving costs, etc.

Certification Requirements

Students need to demonstrate proficiency in planning and executing a technical dive up to 45 meters using the correct gas mix for bottom phase and decompression phase. Students should be able to carry out the dives with stablity, with all-rounded awarenesses covering buoyancy control and trim, the environment, buddy, equipment and the diver him/herself. Students should also be proficient with exercising problem-solving skills at depth.

A written exam that covers the theoretical aspect of Advanced Nitrox Diving. Passing mark is 80%.

Related Courses

Extended Range Nitrox Diver, Narcosis Management Diver, Decompression Algorithm