The SSI Extended Range Course (Tec 45) provides divers with the training necessary to independently plan and conduct limited decompression dives to a maximum depth of 45 meters/150 feet, using decompression mixtures of up to 100% oxygen and specialized diving equipment and procedures, for a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes, with an equally-qualified dive buddy. Alternatively, the course can be completed using Trimix. (Additional Fees Apply for the Trimix gas)

This program provides divers with the training necessary to:

       • Independently plan and conduct decompression dives,

       • In a Twinset or Extended Range Sidemount Total Diving System, • To a maximum depth of 45m/150 feet,

       • Using decompression gas mixtures up to 100% oxygen,

       • For a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes,

       • With an equally- or more-qualified dive buddy.

Prerequisites:

• Certification Prerequisites: Deep Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox 40% certification
• Have logged at least 50 dives or be certified in Extended Range Nitrox Diving.
• Open Water Dives: 3 days
• Maximum Training Depth: 45 meters/ 150' 

All dives must be completed using one of the following configurations:

• A complete Twinset Total Diving System, appropriate for a single gas switch, accelerated decompression diving. One stage cylinder and stage regulator, oxygen cleaned as required or,
• A complete Extended Range Sidemount Total Diving System, appropriate for a single gas switch, accelerated decompression diving.
  One stage cylinder and stage regulator, oxygen cleaned as required.

This course includes:

• Extended Range Seminar
• 2 Simulated Decompression Dives
• 2 Decompression Dives - Non Accelerated Decompression
• 2 Decompression Dives - Accelerated Decompression

We will complete a day's academic development classroom session. You must complete an Extended Range Diving final exam with a passing score of 80% and the Extended Range Trimix Exam with 80% if qualifying with Trimix. Be able to independently plan a full dive plan using the Extended Range Dive Planning sheet.

Additional fees may apply depending on divesite chosen for training