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The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is the most popular diver speciality course and the number of technical divers is on the rise,which means that lots of scuba divers want enriched air and gas blends.  So, there needs to be someone qualified to administer these fills to meet this demand.  This is where the PADI Gas Blender course comes in.

The programme can can result in one of two certifications – PADI Gas Blender or PADI Trimix Blender

Are you looking to work as a Dive Professional be that in a Dive Centre / Resort or on a super yacht, then this is a key skill requirement complete the course and can expand your career prospect.

What Do I need to Start?

You must be:-
  1. A certified Enriched Air Diver (or equivalent); and
  2. Aged 18 or over

What you will Learn

  1. Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different blending methodologies.
  2. Understanding of the potential hazards related to handling oxygen, and how to manage those hazards.
  3. Explain the steps for oxygen cleaning.
  4. Describe the requirements for oxygen service.
  5. You will complete practical elements resulting in your blending mixes to within one percent of the target mix

Materials

As part of the course you will be provided with a PADI TecRec Gas Blender Manual for you to complete the relevant Knowledge Reviews, which you will review with your Instructor during your classroom session

How Long Does it take?

The course includes Knowledge Development and Practical Applications over 1 day with some prior learning requirements.

What you Gain

Completing this course give you a full appreciation of the safety protocols, risks and hazards of handling gas mixtures as well as increased understanding of the gas you are breathing or planning to use.

Practical application of completing Enriched Air fills using Partial Blending practises 

Gas Blender Speciality

£160.00