check the schedule page for upcoming classes

(Also known as Oxygen Enriched Air Diver)

Air is not always the best breathing gas for divers. By enriching the air with extra oxygen, the diver can reduce the chances of decompression illness while staying longer at specific depths.

Oxygen Enriched Air (Nitrox) is considered to be an essential part of the divers "toolbox". This course teaches the student how to safely plan for, blend and use nitrox for commercial scuba diving operations.

Course Duration: 3 days (8 hours/day) Prerequisites: Commercial Scuba Diver, WCB Divers Medical, 1stAid/CPR, WHMIS. Topics Covered: Nitrox theory Nitrox dive planning DCIEM Nitrox Tables Gas Blending Theory Practical Nitrox Blending 2 dives using Nitrox

Upcoming Courses

November 7, 8, 9, 2008   CLASS FULL - , BUT we have a waiting list, so leave your name at the office (250-287-3837)  and we will schedule another class if we have at least 4 people.

                           ------------------------------------------------

Previous Courses

OCCUPATIONAL NITROX COURSE  - May 22, 23, 24th,

 

 

 Heading out to do 2 Nitrox dives on the HMCS Columbia - photo by P. Budden

 

May 24,

 

C.R. Weather today: clear calm and sunny. 30ft visibility

Class INFO: Mixed gas training

 day 3 - 2 NITROX dives on the HMCS Columbia using 36% and 32% mix.

              Forward end and aft sections of the ship.

              Max depth 100ft.

   

May 23,

 

C.R. Weather today: cloudy but flat calm seas.

Class INFO: Occ. NITROX Class

 day 2 - nitrox mixing. 

 

 May 22,

 

C.R. Weather today: Clear, sunny - incredible day

Class INFO: Occ. NITROX Class

 day 1 theory