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BASIC NITROX

The IANTD basic Nitrox course is designed to teach the diver the initial concepts of diving with a Nitrox or EANx mixture.  Click here for the IANTD Diver training Flow Chart to see how this course fits in.

 

Course Content
This course consists of one days theory and one days diving. Theory is normally held at one of the Scuba & Outdoor Pursuits Facilities and dives are normally completed at Stoney Cove. Both aspects can be completed at any other location, please contact us regarding availability and costs.

Theory Covered Includes

   Overview of Nitrox
   Physiological Aspects of Nitrox Diving
   Physics of Nitrox Diving
   Use of Tables
   Operational Aspects
   Practical Aspects Covered Includes
   Two dives completed on Nitrox, with full dive planning conducted by student

Prerequisites
This course is open to all qualified divers, with a minimum age of 18 (or 15 with parent or guardian consent)

Equipment Requirements
Basic SCUBA equipment is required for this course. A nitrox cylinder will be provided for the days diving

Qualification
Upon completion of the course and passing the written exam, the IANTD diver card will be issued. This qualifies the diver to use mixes of 21% to a maximum of 40% oxygen between the 12 to 39 msw depth range.

Current Schedule and Costs
To view the current schedule and costs, please download our brochure by
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Tech Pursuits is a member of t he Scuba + Outdoor Pursuits Group, which also includes the
Scuba Pursuits diver training,  Scuba & Outdoor Pursuits centres and epursuits.com