Graduates are able to manage high-test Nitrox (40% plus) including pure oxygen responsibly paying attention to special equipment and component requirements, handling considerations and cylinder markings. They are able to grasp the concept and importance of Central Nervous System oxygen toxicity tracking - (CNS clock) – have the ability to calculate MOD’s without reference to tables for different ppO2 and fO2s; and have been introduced to the criteria for “Advanced Nitrox” equipment selection and configuration.

Graduates are able to make informed decisions to undertake dives outside the NDLs (as per US Navy and DCIEM tables) and manage the increased risks associated with these dives based on best practice information, limitations of training, limitations of knowledge and “objective” assessment of personal limitations. You will leave this class with a basic understanding of staged decompression practice (ascent behavior) and decompression theory. Students should understand the concept and constraints of staged decompression obligation; the use of multiple gases to optimize a decompression schedule; advanced equipment selection and clean gear configuration (since deco diving is overhead environment diving). In addition, they will be versed in basic contingency planning with particular focus on overhead gas management techniques.

Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures is the foundation of technical diving - all other courses will build on the knowledge and skills learned during these courses. 

This is a two day course and consists of 6 dives.