RAID Deco 50
Advanced Extended Range Exploration
RAID DECO 50 DIVER COURSE
Unlock the mysteries of the deep with the RAID Deco 50 Diver course, your certification for advanced extended range diving. This program enables you to confidently explore depths of up to 50 meters (165 feet) and complete dives requiring mandatory decompression stops that can last up to 30 minutes, all while utilizing independent decompression gases.
Why Choose the RAID Deco 50 Diver
This technical specialty course is designed to take your diving expertise to the highest level. By providing meticulous instruction on advanced safety techniques, such as formal decompression procedures and the optimized use of mixed gases, including helium to reduce gas narcosis, it enables you to maximize the thrill and minimize the risks associated with deep sport diving. It is an incredible experience that allows for greater exploration and a deeper understanding of narcosis reduction. Imagine traversing deep environments and unlocking incredible experiences that traditional recreational diving cannot offer.
RAID Deco 50 Diver Pre-Requisites
To enrol in the RAID Deco 50 Diver course, you must meet the following requirements:
Be a minimum of 18 years old.
Be a certified diver for at least 3 months.
Be certified as a RAID Nitrox, Deep 40, and Master Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
Have experience in Navigation and Night/Restricted Visibility diving.
Submit current Rescue Breathing, CPR Training, and Oxygen Provider certificates.
Have logged at least 5 hours between 27m–40m.
Have logged a minimum of 50 hours underwater or 75 dives using open circuit.
The course includes 6 manuals & quizzes covering: Equipment, Physics, Physiology, Management, Confined Water, and Open Water.
Mastering the Technical Fundamentals
The RAID Deco 50 Diver Course is a structured, comprehensive program designed for experienced divers seeking to safely explore depths of up to 50 meters. It teaches you how to utilize any optional combination of air, nitrox, trimix, and/or oxygen as you take on the challenges of planned staged decompression.
ONLINE LEARNING
The study portion of the course is completed via RAID's online learning platform, preparing you academically before in-water training.
INWater Skills
Participants must complete at least one confined water skill session to practice the modern skill set and emergency drills in a low-stress environment.
Open Water dives
You are required to participate in a minimum of eight open water dives to master the practical skills and earn your Deco 50 Diver certification.
Certification Limits & Operational Protocols
Max Depth: 50 meters (165 feet)
Deco Limits: Maximum of 30 minutes of planned mandatory decompression.
Gas Use: Certified to use air, nitrox, oxygen, and trimix.
Trimix Limit: END/EAD must not exceed 30 meters (100 feet).
Decompression Gas: Utilise a single decompression gas.
Bailout/Switch: Must use a multi-gas switch computer; can use up to 100% $O_2$ for accelerated decompression.
PO2 Limits: Max PO2 for bottom/back gas is 1.4, max PO2 for accelerated deco is 1.6.
Elevating Your Expeditions
Your training is led by Stuart Girdler, a highly experienced RAID Instructor Trainer. Stuart's commitment is simple: instill genuine, deep-seated competence that goes far beyond the certification card.
Precision Mentorship: Stuart guides your equipment configuration and ensures your dive planning is robust and adaptable for single decompression gas and limited Trimix use.
Gaining Competence: Benefit from his extensive experience as he utilizes the course's focus on neutral buoyancy skill mastery to turn technical procedures into instinct.
Next Steps: Begin Your Technical Journey
The RAID Deco 50 Diver course provides the robust framework you need for responsible extended-range diving. Under the expert mentorship of RAID Instructor Trainer Stuart Girdler, you will gain the competence necessary to transition from recreational diving to confident technical exploration.
Don't wait to achieve your ultimate diving goals.
Contact Diving Disciplines today to review your prerequisites and schedule your first technical course session.
OPEN CIRCUIT TEC
RAID OC Tec courses focus on advanced open-circuit diving skills, including gas planning, decompression, and deep diving techniques for extended range exploration.
CLOSED CIRCUIT TEC
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