Helitrox Diver

Service Description

The Helitrox course examines the theory, methods, and procedures for planned stage decompression diving utilizing Helium in the breathing mixture. This program is designed as a stand-alone course, or it may be taught in conjunction with TDI Advanced Nitrox at the discretion of the instructor. The objective of this course is to train divers how to plan and conduct a standard staged decompression dive not exceeding a maximum depth of 45 Metres/150 Feet. The most common equipment requirements, gear set-up, and decompression techniques are presented. Students are permitted to utilize Enriched Air Nitrox and Helium mixes with no greater than 35% He content, and up to 100% oxygen for decompression diving provided the gas mix is within their current certification level. Breathing gas mixtures containing more than 35% Helium (+/-5%) or less than 21% oxygen are not permitted (+/- 1%). Student Prerequisites 1. Minimum age 18. 2. Certified as an SDI Advanced Diver (with Deep specialty) or TDI Intro to Tech or equivalent. 3. Certified as a TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver or equivalent. Students may be enrolled in both the TDI Helitrox and Advanced Nitrox course at the same time. 4. Provide proof of 50 logged dives.