The student must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Proof of 100 dives outside of training

Minimum certification of Advanced Nitrox & Staged Decompression Diver (The TDI Advanced Nitrox & Staged Decompression course may be combined with this course)

A complete closed circuit rebreather

Bailout cylinder (minimum size 3L / twelve (12) cu. ft.)

Regulator system for bailout cylinder

Minimum of one (1) CCR dive computer and/or bottom timer and depth gauge

Line-cutting device Underwater Slate & pencil

Reel with a minimum of one hundred thirty 130ft of line.

Lift Bag/Delayed Surface Marker Buoy with a minimum of 25lbs of lift

Exposure suit appropriate for the open water environment

Appropriate personal gear

TDI KISS or Optima Rebreather Diver Manual

KISS or Optima Owners Manual “Mastering Rebreathers” by Jeffrey E Bozanic

“A Learners Guide to Closed Circuit Rebreather Operations” by Richard Pyle

Minimum 6 hours of classroom work

Minimum 2 hours of equipment maintenance workshop

Minimum 2 hours of confined water training

Minimum 6 hours of open water training

NOTE: This course is at least 5 days total

Because of the individual or small group nature of these courses dives and classroom can be done almost anywhere within the scheduling and budget limitations of the student. Possible locations include:

• Lake Millbrook
• Dutch Springs
• North Florida
• Florida Coast
• North Carolina

$1450 Tuition

$35 Certification and Registration

$120 Texts Boat fees, dive site entry, scrubber and fills are not included.

NOTE: if the instructor is required to travel for the course the instructor's expenses are the responsibility of the student(s).

Rebreather diving is unique in its risks and benefits. Before purchasing a rebreather “The” Dive Shop encourages you to speak to one of our rebreather instructors. The instructor can guide you through the process of identifying the right unit for you, purchasing the unit and arranging training. Contact “The” Dive Shop to work with an instructor today.