The SSI Extended Range Course (Tec 45) provides divers with the training necessary to independently plan and conduct limited decompression dives to a maximum depth of 45 meters/150 feet, using decompression mixtures of up to 100% oxygen and specialized diving equipment and procedures, for a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes, with an equally-qualified dive buddy. Alternatively, the course can be completed using Trimix. (Additional Fees Apply for the Trimix gas)
This program provides divers with the training necessary to:
• Independently plan and conduct decompression dives,
• In a Twinset or Extended Range Sidemount Total Diving System, • To a maximum depth of 45m/150 feet,
• Using decompression gas mixtures up to 100% oxygen,
• For a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes,
• With an equally- or more-qualified dive buddy.
Prerequisites:
Certification Prerequisites: Deep Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox 40% certification
Have logged at least 50 dives or be certified in Extended Range Nitrox Diving.
Open Water Dives: 3 days
Maximum Training Depth: 45 meters/ 150'
All dives must be completed using one of the following configurations:
A complete Twinset Total Diving System, appropriate for a single gas switch, accelerated decompression diving. One stage cylinder and stage regulator, oxygen cleaned as required or,
A complete Extended Range Sidemount Total Diving System, appropriate for a single gas switch, accelerated decompression diving.
One stage cylinder and stage regulator, oxygen cleaned as required.
This course includes:
Extended Range Seminar
2 Simulated Decompression Dives
2 Decompression Dives - Non Accelerated Decompression
2 Decompression Dives - Accelerated Decompression
We will complete a day's academic development classroom session. You must complete an Extended Range Diving final exam with a passing score of 80% and the Extended Range Trimix Exam with 80% if qualifying with Trimix. Be able to independently plan a full dive plan using the Extended Range Dive Planning sheet.