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OC courses
Level I - Nitrox Diver |
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| IART Standards & ProceduresLevel I |
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Open Circuit Nitrox Diver
A) Course:-
Open Circuit "Nitrox" Diver Level I
B) Course objective: :- This course
develops in the participant, the required abilities, knowledge and techniques to dive
responsibly with Nitrox within sport diving and no-decompression limits.
C) Prerequisites:-
minimum 18 years of age,
- Open Water diver,
- CMAS* or equivalent certification,
- proof of a minimum of 20 logged dives
- and a valid diving medical.
D) Course content/duration:- All theoretical and
practical aspects of diving with various Nitrox mixes. The classroom session explains
the physical and physiological hazards of Nitrox diving, dive planning including best mix,
EAD and MOD calculation, equipment considerations for Nitrox diving and all procedures
involved. The practical part of the course includes 2 open water dives. Course duration is
typically 11/2 - 2 days. The open water dives must be carried out by the participant(s)
under direct underwater supervision of the course instructor or under his/her direct
observation at the dive site. The instructor-to-student ratio is 1:4.
E) Support material:
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IART Nitrox manual,
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Tauchtabellen Luft/Nitrox,
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NOAA 02-exposure tables,
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and standard decompression tables,
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Instructor manual and Instructor presentation materials.
F) Required equipment: -
Complete diving equipment,
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decompression tables,
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slate, depth gauge and
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bottom timer or computer.
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The equipment must be compatible for use with Nitrox mixes containing up to 40% oxygen.
G) Limits:
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The maximum depths during training are determining by the MOD of the mix being used.
An oxygen partial pressure of 1.4 bar should not be exceeded at any time. Dive duration
should not exceed no-stop limits.
H) Practical skills:- The dives should include the
proper planning, including an assessment of the dive site, determination of the best mix
to be used, gas analysis of cylinder contents and calculation of the MOD; EAD; and
CNS-loading. Two separate dives must be conducted within the MOD of the mix used and
within no-decompression limits. The student should record his CNS loading after the first
dive and take the residual loading into account when planning the second dive. Accurate
log book entries following each dive are a mandatory part of the practical skills.
I)Certification requirements: - The student must
satisfactorily complete a written exam. Once training requirements are met at the
Instructor's discretion, it is necessary to submit an application in order to obtain the
corresponding IART certification card. In accordance with IART quality control, the
student and Instructor are required to fill in the training protocol form. The instructor
must retain this form with the student file
J) Certification:
K) Certification Renewal:
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Level I - Gas Blender |
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| IART Standards & ProceduresLevel I |
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Gas Blender
A) Course:
B) Course objective: :- This course
develops in the participant, the required abilities, knowledge and techniques to dive
responsibly with Nitrox within sport diving and no-decompression limits.
C) Prerequisites:-
minimum 18 years of age,
- Open Water diver,
- CMAS* or equivalent certification,
- proof of a minimum of 20 logged dives
- and a valid diving medical.
D) Course content/duration:- All theoretical and
practical aspects of diving with various Nitrox mixes. The classroom session explains
the physical and physiological hazards of Nitrox diving, dive planning including best mix,
EAD and MOD calculation, equipment considerations for Nitrox diving and all procedures
involved. The practical part of the course includes 2 open water dives. Course duration is
typically 11/2 - 2 days. The open water dives must be carried out by the participant(s)
under direct underwater supervision of the course instructor or under his/her direct
observation at the dive site. The instructor-to-student ratio is 1:4.
E) Support material:
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IART Nitrox manual,
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Tauchtabellen Luft/Nitrox,
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NOAA 02-exposure tables,
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and standard decompression tables,
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Instructor manual and Instructor presentation materials.
F) Required equipment: -
Complete diving equipment,
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decompression tables,
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slate, depth gauge and
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bottom timer or computer.
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The equipment must be compatible for use with Nitrox mixes containing up to 40% oxygen.
G) Limits:
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The maximum depths during training are determining by the MOD of the mix being used.
An oxygen partial pressure of 1.4 bar should not be exceeded at any time. Dive duration
should not exceed no-stop limits.
H) Practical skills:- The dives should include the
proper planning, including an assessment of the dive site, determination of the best mix
to be used, gas analysis of cylinder contents and calculation of the MOD; EAD; and
CNS-loading. Two separate dives must be conducted within the MOD of the mix used and
within no-decompression limits. The student should record his CNS loading after the first
dive and take the residual loading into account when planning the second dive. Accurate
log book entries following each dive are a mandatory part of the practical skills.
I)Certification requirements: - The student must
satisfactorily complete a written exam. Once training requirements are met at the
Instructor's discretion, it is necessary to submit an application in order to obtain the
corresponding IART certification card. In accordance with IART quality control, the
student and Instructor are required to fill in the training protocol form. The instructor
must retain this form with the student file
J) Certification:
K) Certification Renewal:
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Recreational Trimix |
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IART Standards & Procedures
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A) Course:-
Open Circuit
Recreational Trimix Diver
B) Course objective: :- This course develops in the participant,
the required abilities, knowledge and techniques to dive responsibly with open circuit SCUBA in the
realm of recreational no-stop Trimix dives using normoxic Trimix containing 21% oxygen and no more
than 25% Helium to a maximum depth of 40m.
C) Prerequisites: Course pre-requisites-
The participant must be at least 18 years of age.
- The participant must, prior to commencing practical training, provide proof of a current diving medical not
older than two years for participants under 40 years of age and for participants over 40 years of age not
older than one year.
- Proof of a valid Advanced Open water diver certification or equivalent qualification.
- Certification as an IART Nitrox Diver or equivalent (E.g. IANTD, TDI or BSAC).
- At least 50 logged dives including at least 10 logged Nitrox dives.
D) Course content/duration:- All theoretical and practical aspects of no-stop
Trimix diving. The classroom sessions explain the physical and physiological implications of mixed-gas diving and
address dive planning, equipment considerations for longer dives and all procedures involved. An important point
is dive planning using computer-based dive tables such as VPM, Z-Plan or ProPlanner etc.
- The practical part of the course includes 3 open water dives over at least 2 days. The instructor-to-student
ratio is 1:3.
E) Support material:
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IART Recreational Trimix manual,
- NOAA 02-exposure tables,
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Trimix and standard no-stop tables,
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Instructor manual and Instructor presentation materials.
F) Required equipment: -
Complete diving equipment,
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decompression tables,
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slate, depth gauge and
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decompression tables,
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bottom timer or computer.
G) Limits:
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The maximum depths during training are: 30m (dive 1), 35m (dive 2) and 40m (dive 3). Dive duration should not
exceed no-stop limits. Dives must be conducted using a single gas mix. Gas switching is not included in recreational
Trimix training.
H) Practical skills:- The dives should include correct planning, including an
assessment of the dive site, required gas supply, gas analysis of cylinder contents and calculation of the maximum
no-stop time and CNS-loading. Controlled ascents and correctly conducted safety stops represent further key
elements of the practical training. Exercises with delayed SMB's are mandatory as are accurate log book entries
following each dive.
I)Certification requirements: - The student must satisfactorily complete a
written exam. Once training requirements are met at the Instructor's discretion, it is necessary to submit an
application in order to obtain the corresponding IART certification card. In accordance with IART quality control,
the student and Instructor are required to fill in the training protocol form. The instructor must retain this
form with the student file.
J) Certification:
K) Certification Renewal:
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Level I - Extended Range |
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| IART Standards & Procedures Level II |
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OC Extended Range
A) Course:-
Open Circuit "OC Extended Range "
B) Course objective: :- This course
develops in the participant, the required abilities, knowledge and techniques to dive
responsibly with Nitrox within sport diving and no-decompression limits.
C) Prerequisites:-
minimum 18 years of age,
- Open Water diver,
- CMAS* or equivalent certification,
- proof of a minimum of 20 logged dives
- and a valid diving medical.
D) Course content/duration:- All theoretical and
practical aspects of diving with various Nitrox mixes. The classroom session explains
the physical and physiological hazards of Nitrox diving, dive planning including best mix,
EAD and MOD calculation, equipment considerations for Nitrox diving and all procedures
involved. The practical part of the course includes 2 open water dives. Course duration is
typically 11/2 - 2 days. The open water dives must be carried out by the participant(s)
under direct underwater supervision of the course instructor or under his/her direct
observation at the dive site. The instructor-to-student ratio is 1:4.
E) Support material:
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IART Nitrox manual,
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Tauchtabellen Luft/Nitrox,
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NOAA 02-exposure tables,
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and standard decompression tables,
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Instructor manual and Instructor presentation materials.
F) Required equipment: -
Complete diving equipment,
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decompression tables,
-
slate, depth gauge and
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bottom timer or computer.
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The equipment must be compatible for use with Nitrox mixes containing up to 40% oxygen.
G) Limits:
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The maximum depths during training are determining by the MOD of the mix being used.
An oxygen partial pressure of 1.4 bar should not be exceeded at any time. Dive duration
should not exceed no-stop limits.
H) Practical skills:- The dives should include the
proper planning, including an assessment of the dive site, determination of the best mix
to be used, gas analysis of cylinder contents and calculation of the MOD; EAD; and
CNS-loading. Two separate dives must be conducted within the MOD of the mix used and
within no-decompression limits. The student should record his CNS loading after the first
dive and take the residual loading into account when planning the second dive. Accurate
log book entries following each dive are a mandatory part of the practical skills.
I)Certification requirements: - The student must
satisfactorily complete a written exam. Once training requirements are met at the
Instructor's discretion, it is necessary to submit an application in order to obtain the
corresponding IART certification card. In accordance with IART quality control, the
student and Instructor are required to fill in the training protocol form. The instructor
must retain this form with the student file
J) Certification:
K) Certification Renewal:
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Recreational Trimix |
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| IART Standards & ProceduresLevel III |
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Advanced OC Trimix - LEVEL III
A) Course:-
Open circuit Level III - diluent Trimix or Heliox
B) Course objective:- This course is designed to
provide experience and training for open circuit mixed gas diving to a maximum depth
of 90 msw. The OC III Diver course gives the opportunity to safely learn the techniques
and theory for decompression dives with helium based mixes.
C) Pre-requisites:
- Option A (6 dive course)
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Minimum 18 years of age,
- certification as IART OC Level II Extended Range () Diver or equivalent
(IANTD,TDI or PATD)
- plus a minimum of 30 dives following completion of Level II training
(with no less than 20 dives at depths beyond 35m)
- and a valid diving medical.
- Option B (4 dive course)
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Minimum 18 years of age,
- certification as IART OC Level II Extended Range normoxic Trimix) Diver or
equivalent
- plus a minimum of 20 dives following completion of Level II training
(with not less than 20 dives deeper than 40m, 5 of which must be normoxic Trimix dives)
- and a valid diving medical.
D) Content/Course minimum: -
All theoretical and practical aspects of Trimix or Heliox diving. The classroom sessions
should explain the physical and physiological hazards of mixed gas diving, decompression
planning, some equipment considerations for mixed gas diving such as diluent and bail-out
selection, and all the procedures involved. An important point is dive planning using
computer-based dive tables such as VPM, Z-Plan, ProPlanner, etc.
- For Option A:
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the practical part of the course includes 2 confined water and 6 open water dives
over 6 days, with a minimum accumulated dive-time of 360 mins.
instructor-to-student ratio is 1:2.
- For Option B:
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the practical part of the course includes 2 confined water and 4 open water dives over
4 days, with a minimum accumulated in-water time of 240 mins. The instructor-to-student
ratio is 1:2.
E) Support material: -
IART OC Manual,
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NOAA 02-exposure table,
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mixed gas dive planning software,
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flash-cards,
- Instructor CD
- and Instructor presentation materials
F) Required equipment:-
Complete diving equipment,
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separate stage tanks,
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lift bag,
- safety reel, knife or tool,
- decompression table,
- slate,
- depth gauge and bottom timer or computer.
- The equipment should include an additional oxygen-clean regulator.
G) Limits:
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The maximum depth during training is 90 msw.
- At least 3 dives should be conducted at a minimum of 60 msw depth.
- Required ascent/deco time should not exceed 60 minutes.
H) Practical skills: - The dives should include the
proper planning, gas analysing and labelling, equipment familiarization (Travel/Deco mix
bottles removal/replacement) emergency and out-of- procedures (Gas sharing, Rescue
ascent, etc.), ascent reel and lift bag deployment, and proper decompression techniques.
I) Certification requirements: - The student must
satisfactorily complete a written exam. Once training requirements are met the instructor
must submit an application in order to obtain the corresponding IART certification card.
In accordance with IART Quality Control, the student and Instructor are required to
fill in the training protocol form. The instructor must retain this form with the student
file.
J) Certification:
K) Certification Renewal
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