The IART Extended Range Course prepares the diver for Extended Range Diving to depths up to 60m. The course has two options; option A provides the opportunity to learn the theory and techniques required to safely execute open circuit decompression dives using air up to 50m. Option B provides the opportunity to learn the theory and techniques required for extended range decompression diving using Normoxic Trimix to depths up to 60m.

What do I need to start?

• Must be a minimum certification level of Advanced Open Water Diver or Equivalent
• Must be IART Nitrox Diver or equivalent.
• Provide proof of 80 logged dives with at least 10 Nitrox dives. 
• Must provide proof of current diving medical. 
• Minimum of 18 years old.

What will I do?

Option A: The diver will learn the theorectical and practical aspects of deep and decompression diving, taking into account the equipment and decompression planning aspects of extended range diving. This is done over at least 2 confined water dives and 4 open water dives accumulating at least 180 minutes of dive time.

option B: Covering all aspects of option A training with the addition of theoretical and practical aspects of diving with Normoxic Trimix. 2 additional dives are to be completed using Normoxic Trimix. 

What do I need?

IART Extended Range Diver Manual and dive equipment suitable for the dives undertaken as stipulated for the IART Extended Range Diver Course.  

Student to Instructor Ratio:

3 Students to 1 Instructor