The SCR Extended Range program provides divers with the training necessary to independently plan and conduct limited decompression dives, using nitrox to a maximum depth of 40 meters and specialised diving equipment and procedures, for a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes, with an equally-or more-qualified dive buddy.
This course is designed for the Mares Horizon SCR, The Horizon is a Semi-Closed Rebreather which in easy terms is a Nitrox gas extender. It is built to be simple to make diving it even easier than open circuit and give you even more diving time. Find more here
https://www.divemasterscuba.com/products/mares-horizon-scr
Prerequisites:
- Minimum Age: 18
- Certification Prerequisites: Deep Diving, Enriched Air Nitrox
- Logged Dives: 24
Equipment:
A complete XR SCR Total Diving System that:
- A semi-closed rebreather that has CE-type and SSI approval
- A single bottom gas cylinder (minimum volume: 5.7 liters) and bailout regulator with:
- Second stage with 1- to 2-meter hose and SPG
- Low-pressure inflator hose or quick-connect compatible with the unit
- Oxygen cleaned as required
- A single decompression gas cylinder (minimum volume: 5.7 liters) and bailout regulator with:
- Second stage with 1- to 2-meter hose and SPG
- Low-pressure inflator hose or quick-connect compatible with the unit
- Oxygen cleaned as required
- Backup OC/CCR computer for bailout in the event of a system failure
- Two masks
- Fins
- Exposure suit appropriate for the environment
- Two cutting devices
- A compass
- Two signaling devices for deploying from depth (red and yellow surface marker buoys are recommended, but follow local guidelines)
- A reel or spool (appropriate for the maximum planned depth)
- One surface signaling device (whistle or similar)
- Extended Range Dive Planning Sheets, and either wet notes or slate for dive plans
- Logbook
- Manufacturer and/or SSI Pre-Dive Checklist
We will complete an academic development classroom session. Here we will complete a full equipment configuration. You must complete a final exam with a passing score of 80%.
Pool sessions are held at Divemaster Scuba.
Open Water training days will be at a local inland diving site.
How it works
You will be given sent an email to view the course materials on www.divessi.com to start your academic development. We will schedule 1 day to complete the academic development and kit configuration session. The Pool session will contain the swim test and skill development 4 days of Open Water will be the bulk of the program, with thorough de-briefing and feedback given at the end of each day.
As with all Divemaster Scuba XR Programs
- Certification lasts for life
- We can rent you kit but the benefit from this course comes by configuring your own equipment.
- All Learning Materials are included
- All Pool fees are included (if required) but entry to open water sites is not included
- All consumables are extra.
- We are committed to your success, if you require more help we are there for you.
The SCR Extended Range certification entitles the holder to dive with an equally- or more-qualified buddy, with the equipment configuration used during training and SCR diving procedures, to depths of up to 40 meters with a maximum of 25 minutes decompression, providing that dives are conducted in environments similar to those of the diver’s training and experience.
