- Prerequisite: Enriched Air Diver (or qualifying certification)
- Minimum age: 18
- Online e-learning: 3-4 hours
- Entire Course: 1 days
What is included in the price?
- Online e-learning
- All gas blending materials and equipment for practice.
- Professional instruction by a certified PADI Gas Blender Instructor.
- PADI Gas Blender certification upon successful completion.
- Dive center support and safety resources.
What makes this course special
- Essential Skills for Dive Professionals: Learn to safely mix nitrox and trimix, vital for technical and recreational diving operations.
- Hands-On Practice: Gain practical experience with gas blending equipment under expert guidance.
- Boost Your Dive Career: Enhance your qualifications and value as a dive professional or technical support staff.
Gas Blender – Safely Mix Dive Gases
Become a certified PADI Gas Blender and learn to mix enriched air nitrox and trimix safely. Essential for supporting recreational and technical diving adventures.
Dive deeper into the world of technical diving with the PADI Tec Rec Gas Blender course! This essential training equips you with the skills to safely blend and handle gases used in technical diving, including nitrox and trimix. Whether you’re a dive professional looking to expand your expertise or a recreational diver interested in technical support roles, this course is your gateway to mastering gas blending techniques.
What You’ll Learn:
The Tec Gas Blender course includes three practical application sessions, but no dives. During independent study and instructor-led review, you learn:
- About the advantages and disadvantages of different blending methodologies.
- To blend enriched air and trimix blends to within one percent of the target mix.
- About the potential hazards related to handling oxygen, and how to manage those risks.
- To demonstrate the steps for oxygen cleaning equipment, along with the requirements for oxygen service.
Course prerequisites:
- Enriched Air Diver (or qualifying certification).
- Have a strong understanding of dive physics and gas laws.
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Duration: 1-2 days.
Total Dives: None (the course is primarily theory and practical application).
During the Gas Blender course, your instructor will ask you to:
- Learn the techniques for blending enriched air (nitrox) and trimix gases safely and accurately.
- Understand oxygen handling protocols and safety measures to avoid hazards.
- Practice calculating gas mixes and managing partial pressure blending.
- Operate gas blending equipment during practical sessions to create various gas mixes.
- Gain hands-on experience with troubleshooting and ensuring quality control for blended gases.
Enhance your dive career opportunities by becoming a certified Gas Blender, an essential skill for advanced divers and dive professionals.
The course teaches you to blend enriched air nitrox and trimix safely and accurately for recreational and technical diving.
Certified PADI divers aged 18+ interested in learning gas blending techniques. No prior technical diving experience is required.
You’ll learn gas blending theory, equipment handling, oxygen safety, and proper procedures for mixing and analyzing dive gases.
No. The course provides all necessary tools and equipment for hands-on practice with gas blending systems.
The course can typically be completed in one day, including theoretical and practical sessions.
Yes. After completing the course, you’ll be certified as a PADI Gas Blender, qualifying you to blend gases for dive operations.
Payments:
- All courses must be paid in full at the time of purchase.
- Payments can be made via our accepted methods, either in person or through our online booking system.
Course Cancellation:
- If a dive is canceled by Estepona Dive Center due to adverse weather or sea conditions, clients will receive a full refund for the affected dive(s).
- We prioritize your safety and will make decisions regarding cancellations based on professional assessments of the conditions.
Non-Transferability:
- All courses, dives, and associated bookings are non-transferable. Bookings and course registrations are assigned to the individual and cannot be transferred to another person under any circumstances.
Client Responsibilities:
- Estepona Dive Center reserves the right to reschedule or cancel activities due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather, sea conditions, or instructor availability. In such cases, affected clients will be notified as soon as possible and offered either a refund or an alternative date.
No-Show Policy:
- No refunds will be given for no-shows or late arrivals that result in missed sessions. Please ensure you arrive on time and are prepared for your scheduled activities.
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