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OPEN CIRCUIT DIVE COURSES BELOW
This is an exciting, dynamic recreation with loads of fun to be had by all.
The Instructors are competent in their teaching and their major role is putting your safety first - along with first-class quality, and especially service, these courses are both popular and can be scheduled in a manner to best suit your time.
Should you wish to make a provisional booking for a course, please use the "Contact Us" area of our web site to do this, or email celia@meridiandive.com.
Open Circuit diving is the most widely taken diver certification in the world. As a Diver you will savour every moment of weightless exhilaration, where you will meet other adventurers who share your quest for unending excitement, meet new people, learn about the aquatic world and have a great time!
INDEX – OPEN CIRCUIT DIVE COURSES:
Level 1 Openwater with nitrox
Level 2 Advanced with nitrox
Level 3 Rescue with nitrox – to 40m/132 ft
Level 4 Divemaster with nitrox
Level Instructor with nitrox
Decompression Procedures – to 50m/164ft How to Register & Activate the Programme
Details and prerequisites of the courses are in detail below.
The heart of any diving course is buoyancy control which is covered both in the academics and the practical training to ensure that you have the correct trim and skills to be a safe and controlled diver. The academics also provide information about rebreathers and identifying problems with rebreathers underwater. The depth limitation certifies you to 20m/66ft. Nitrox certification is included.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This highly sort after and quality controlled course is designed to train you, with no diving experience, in the safe use and technology of basic air and Nitrox diving with no decompression, to a maximum depth of 20 metres/66 feet.
NOTE: Persons new to diving - this Level provides you with a worldwide recognised certification to be able to dive Open Circuit Air and Nitrox in a safe and concise way and earning you two certifications in one course!
PREREQUISITES
To be able to swim comfortably
To be a minimum of 15 years old
Complete on-line Level 1 academics quick quiz and exam
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the appointed Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
COURSE CONTENT
On-line e-learning academic presentations
Confined and open water sessions, with open circuit equipment
On-line certification
You will be required to complete a written quick quiz with your RAID instructor prior to the commencement of any in water training.
IN WATER TRAINING
Your initial training will be in a low-stress environment (pool) for the basic skills. Your instructor will demonstrate each skill for you to practice and master. At the start of the course you will be asked to perform a 10 minute float without any aid and a 200 metre/660 feet swim, with no time limit - just to determine you have basic swimming skills.
On mastery of the various confined water skills you will then move into the open water for your four qualifying dives. Here you will test your new abilities and explore the underwater world, with your instructor guiding you.
THE NEXT COURSE - Fun Educational Dives in the World of Adventure.
You may register for more than one academic course at a time. After you are certified for this Level you can start the next Level practical skills directly! This open circuit programme will improve your dive skills and build your knowledge. Open circuit diving is the most widely taken diver certification in the world.
PRICE: email celia@meridiandive.com
TIME DURATION: 3 Days or flexi-time
WHAT TO BRING: Swimming costume & towel
This highly sort after and quality controlled course is designed to train people with diving experience in the safe use and technology of basic air and Nitrox diving with no decompression, to a maximum depth of 30 metres/99 feet.
BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAMME
This course perfects your buoyancy control and equipment configuration to a much higher degree than any other programme. To do this you will be required to go back to confirmed water (pool) where you concentrate on buoyancy control and trim, together whilst adjusting your equipment configuration, introducing you to new skills such as use of deploy buoys, torches, slates and compass.
You will be able to practice these skills in confined water as well as getting comfortable with your equipment placement. The open water section builds on your confined water training, with 6 open water dives, one of which is Search and Discovery.
This quality in-depth course will provide a certification of value beyond that which you can find elsewhere. The academics also provide information about rebreathers and identifying problems with rebreathers underwater. Nitrox certification is included. The depth limitation certifies you to 30m/99ft.
NOTE: Persons new to RAID diving - this Level provides you with a worldwide recognised certification to be able to dive Open Circuit Air and Nitrox in a safe and concise way and earning you two certifications in one course!
PREREQUISITES
To be a minimum of 15 years old
Completed and passed Level 2 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam.
Have a minimum of 4 hours logged in water time (confined and open water) whilst using open circuit equipment.
Have a RAID Level 1 (Open Water) certification or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency.
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the appointed Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
COURSE CONTENT
On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed.
Confined and open water sessions as detailed, totalling a minimum of 4 hours logged underwater on open circuit of which 3 hours are in an open water environment.
On-line confined and open water skills sign off.
You will be required to complete a written quick quiz with your instructor prior to the commencement of any in water training.
IN WATER TRAINING
Confined Water- Waterman ship skills review
• Buoyancy
• Navigation
• Rescue
Open Water - Six qualifying skills
• Diver Buoyancy Control
• Search and Discovery
• Environment
• Self Rescue
• Night or Low Visibility
• Deep Limited 30 metres/99 feet
CERTIFICATION
To be certified as a Level 2 Advanced diver with nitrox, you must have completed a minimum of 4 hours logged underwater training time.
THE NEXT COURSE
You may register for more than one academic course at a time. After you are certified for this level you can start the next Level practical skills directly!
PRICE: email celia@meridiandive.com
TIME DURATION: 4 Days or flexi-time
WHAT TO BRING: Snorkelling gear – wetsuit, mask, fins
The Level 3 Open Circuit Rescue programme is an important and crucial step in expanding your knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. This training programme is a prerequisite for all leadership training (Level 4 Divemaster and instructors).
BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAMME
This course is demanding and realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Interaction discussion, variety and flexibility are stressed during skills training.
This unique course builds confidence and ability, providing the skills and knowledge to help you better understand how to respond safely and efficiently to surface and underwater emergencies. On certification you will be certified to 40m/132ft which includes open circuit nitrox certification.
This course also introduces you to Applied Risk Management and assessment, Gas management and dive planning. The academics also provide information about rebreathers and identifying problems with rebreathers underwater.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course is designed to train you in the safe use and technology of open circuit diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES
• To be a minimum of 16 years old.
• To be a certified diver for at least 3 months.
• Completed and passed Level 3 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam.
• To start the programme, have a minimum 12 logged hour's underwater using open circuit.
• Submit a RAID Level 2 Open Circuit Diver certificate and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of your instructor, the minimum in water skills of the RAID Level 2 Diver. Your instructor is to evaluate these skills.
• To submit Deep (limited depth 30m/66 ft), Night/Restricted Visibility, Navigation, Search and Discovery certificate and/or equivalent.
• Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider certificate (DAN/equivalent).
• Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
COURSE CONTENT
On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed.
In water sessions as detailed totalling a minimum 5 hours logged underwater using open circuit. You will be required to complete a written quick quiz with your instructor prior to the commencement of any in water training.
IN WATER TRAINING
Confined Water
• Review personal diving skills.
• Stamina and Waterman ship skills.
• Open Circuit - Confined water skills as detailed.
• Open Circuit cross over - Confined water skills as detailed.
LEVEL 4 DIVE MASTER COURSE - with Nitrox to 40m/132ft
It's a Lifestyle, it's a Career - make the choice and become a RAID Level 4 Dive Master
Live the life you have always wanted; let the ocean become your office and work in adventure! Be surrounded by adventurous and fun people.
BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAMME
This qualification confirms a diver who has commendable diving skills, positive attitude, role model manners, sound rescue skills, professional level of general diving knowledge, dive supervision and organisational abilities.
The course includes applied professional Risk Management and Risk Assessment to HSE (UK) standard. On certification you will be certified to 40m/132ft which includes open circuit nitrox certification. The academics also provide information about rebreathers and identifying problems with rebreathers underwater.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
The course is designed to train you in the safe use and technology of open circuit diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES
To be a minimum of 18 years old.
To be a certified diver for at least 6 months.
Completed and passed Level 4 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam.
Have a minimum of 25 logged hours using open circuit.
Submit certification for RAID Open Circuit Level 3 Rescue programme and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of your instructor, the minimum in water open circuit Level 3 skills.
To submit Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility, and Deep certificates (of which at least 5 hours are between 27- 40 m/89-132 ft) and/or equivalent.
Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider certificate (DAN/equivalent).
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
CERTIFIED OPEN CIRCUIT LEVEL 4 DIVEMASTER DUTIES
Supervise recreational and training activities by organising and directing dives.
Assist an instructor during in water training sessions for all open circuit courses.
Guide dives for certified divers to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet water.
Accompany students under the direct supervision of an instructor during surface swims to/from entry/exit point, and navigation exercises.
Remain with other students when the instructor conducts a skill; for example,
ascents/descents.
Accompany students during Levels 2, 3 and Level 4 under the direct supervision of
an instructor.
Conduct Local Area Orientation dives for certified divers.
Conduct open circuit review refresher skills in confined water only.
Conduct a Try Dive Open Circuit in confined water only.
Conduct open circuit review refresher skills in confined water only.
Maintain current liability insurance and membership, subject to local laws.
COURSE CONTENT
On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed.
In water sessions, totalling a minimum 6 hours logged underwater using open circuit.
You will be required to complete a written quick quiz with your instructor prior to the commencement of any in water training.
IN WATER TRAINING
Complete the skills as detailed, but not limited to:
• Review Personal Diving skill
• Stamina and Waterman ship skills
• Rescue
• Environment Dive Mapping
• Assisting and Conducting Programmes Part 1 and 2
Part 1: Supervision of Student Divers
• Assist with Level 1 Training (actual/simulated)
• Assist with Level 3 Training (actual/simulated)
Part 2: Dive Leadership
• Open Circuit SCUBA review
• Try Dive Open Circuit SCUBA
• Local Orientation Dive
• Leading certified divers on tour for pleasure
CERTIFICATION
The minimum logged hours, as detailed have been completed. Join the World of Dive Instructors - Living and diving in the World's most beautiful locations!
PRICE: email celia@meridiandive.com
TIME DURATION: 7/8 Days or flexi-time
WHAT TO BRING: All your dive gear. Cylinders available
This programme is designed to train qualified RAID Level 4 Dive masters or equivalent, to teach the RAID Open Circuit programmes from Level 1 through to Level 4.
After successfully completing the Instructor Development Course, you take responsibility for teaching divers to SCUBA dive whilst using open circuit air/nitrox.
During the Instructor Development Course, you will review the General Diving Standards; in water training methods; practical teaching; philosophies, and academic presentations.
The programme is designed to train you in the use of the RAID programme to teach open circuit nitrox diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES
• To be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Completed and passed RAID Open Circuit Levels 1, 2, 3 and Instructor academic
• sections Quick Quiz and Exams.
• To be a certified diver for at least 12 months prior to in water training.
• To be certified as a RAID Level 4 Dive master or equivalent certification from a
• recognised training agency and/or complete, to the satisfaction of your instructor
• trainer, the minimum in water open circuit Level 4 skills. Your instructor trainer is to
• evaluate these skills.
• To have a minimum of 60 logged underwater hours using open circuit and/or
• rebreather.
• To submit a RAID Level 3 Rescue certificate, and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of your instructor trainer, the in water skills of the Level 3 Rescue
• course.
• Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor
• certificates. (DAN/equivalent).
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the RAID Dive Centre and Instructor Trainer for approval prior to any in water training.
Complete an Instructor Development practical programme with a RAID Instructor Trainer or Examiner.
OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR CROSS OVER
A certified and renewed Open Circuit Instructor can cross over to become a RAID Open Circuit Instructor, after meeting the following:
To be a minimum of 18 years old.
Completed and passed RAID Open Circuit Instructor academic sections Quick Quiz and Exams and sign off the cross over in water skills.
Be a certified renewed instructor from a recognised agency.
To have certified divers between basic open water to dive leadership levels or be a certified Instructor Trainer / Course Director from a recognised training agency.
Have a minimum of 60 logged hours underwater or 120 logged dives.
To submit diver certifications for Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility, Nitrox (of which at least 10 hours or 20 logged dives for each is required) and Deep (of which at least 10 hours or 20 logged are between 27-40 m/89-132 ft is required) or equivalent.
Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificates. (DAN/equivalent).
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented for approval.
At the discretion of RAID HQ and/or Dive Centre and Instructor Trainer complete Instructor Development practical programme with a RAID Instructor Trainer or Examiner
NOTE: The above does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR DUTIES
A certified RAID Open Circuit Instructor is able to, within the Terms and Conditions of the RAID General Diving Standards:
Teach persons to dive whilst using Open Circuit equipment only.
Supervise and/or lead recreational and/or open circuit training activities.
Assist a lead RAID Registered Instructor during in water training sessions for all courses or subject to the Speciality programme.
Guide dives for certified divers to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet
Accompany students during in water training exercises.
Maintain RAID membership.
Maintain a dive leader attitude at all times when representing RAID.
COURSE CONTENT
On-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed.
• Review Personal Diving skills
• Stamina and Waterman ship skills
• Rescue Scenarios
• Risk Management Assignments
• Introduction and development understanding of Instructor Guidelines for:
OC Level 1
OC Level 2
OC Level 3
OC Level 4
You will be required to complete a written quick quiz with your Instructor Trainer prior to the commencement of any in water training.
Conducting Programmes Part 1 and 2
Part 1: OC Student Divers
• Level 1 Training (actual/simulated)
• Level 3 Training (actual/simulated)
Part 2: Dive Leadership
• OC SCUBA Review
• Discover OC SCUBA
• Local Orientation Dive
• Leading certified divers on tour for pleasure
Confined water and open water sessions, totalling a minimum of 4 hours underwater using open circuit.
ACADEMIC
• Diving in General
• Environment
• Dive Equipment
• Physics
• Physiology
• Rescue
• Management
CERTIFICATION
The minimum logged hours for your Instructor course with nitrox, as detailed have been completed.
PRICE: R12000 – this price includes the final examination fees
TIME DURATION: 8 Days or flexi-time
WHAT TO BRING: All your dive gear
FOR MORE INFO: - email celia@meridianidve.com
RAID DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURES (Open Circuit) to 50m / 164ft
This is a great intro course for those who want to get a basic understanding of technical diving.
INTRODUCTION
This programme qualifies you to a depth of 50m / 164 ft and complete dives with mandatory decompression stop requirements for up to maximum of 30 minutes whilst using a independent decompression gas.
This Speciality is designed to extend your knowledge and introduce the skills and decompression procedures required in the use of oxygen enriched gases for Sport Diving. It develops the sport diving skills and provides a greater understanding of the concept of decompression sport diving and the use of Helium gas to reduce narcosis (21/27).
Divers who wish to learn more but do not want to take the Level 4 Dive Master route this course is for you.
PREREQUISITES
• To be a minimum of 16 years old.
To be certified diver for at least 3 months.
Certified RAID Open Circuit Level 3 diver or equivalent certification/s (submit Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility, Enriched Air / Nitrox and Deep certificates (of which at least 5 hours are between 27- 40 m/89-132 ft) and/or equivalent. The instructor is to evaluate these skills.
Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider certificate (DAN/equivalent).
50 logged hours underwater using open circuit.
Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
THE PROGRAMME EMPLOYS THE FOLLOWING GASSES
Oxygen enriched gas (EANx / Nitrox) mixes from 21% to a maximum of 50% oxygen content.
A maximum of 27% Helium content.
COURSE CONTENT
• Complete, before in water training, the on-line e-learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam
Review Personal Diving skills
Stamina and Waterman ship skills
Dive Planning Assignments
Practical skills as detailed
Confined water and open water sessions, totalling a minimum of 4 hours underwater
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The gas volume shall be no less than 2760 lt / 98 cu ft. Single cylinder pillar valve shall have an H or Y valve with DIN preferred & Twin Set with two outlet and isolator manifold.
2 x first stages
2 x second stages
1 x SPG
1 x 2m/6.5ft LP second stage hose
1 x BCD/wing LP hose
1 x mixed gas (Helium) dive computer – optional
1 x dive timer or enriched air (two Nitrox gases) computer or mixed gas (Helium) dive computer
1 x slate
2 x SMBs and reels
1 x knife
2 x dive masks|
1 x torch/light/underwater lamp
1 x BCD/wing with adequate lift capacity
1 x exposure suit - a dry suit shall have interchangeable inflator system with BCD LP hose
1 x Side Sling Cylinder (minimum gas volume shall be 1000 lt / 35.33 cu ft)
1 x first stage
1 x second stage
1 x SPG
1 x Octo length LP second stage hose
CERTIFICATION
The minimum logged hours for your Instructor, as detailed, have been completed.
PRICE: email celia@meridiandive.com
TIME DURATION: 4 Days or flexi-time
WHAT TO BRING: All your dive gear
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HOW TO REGISTER AND ACTIVATE THE PROGRAMME
It is SO simple to register.
STEP 1: LOAD the following address into your Outlook e-mail address book:
no-reply@diveraid.com
STEP 2: Go to www.Diveraid.com
STEP 3: Click on the "REGISTER" button on top left hand side of RAID web page.
Complete the FORM
WAIT to receive a return e-mail from no-reply@diveraid.com about 5/6 minutes wait and it should be in your e-mail box.
Open the e-mail and Click on the link provided in the e-mail and complete the relevant forms.
FINISHED...that should take you about 10 minutes.
Then you can Login with your e-mail address and password. All the courses are available for purchase and you can download or PRINT any manual you wish. Choose Meridian Dive as your dive centre. All in order, easy to find and use, you will miss nothing. SIMPLE.
PRICES - email celia@meridiandive.com for prices
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Incl: hard gear, pool session – half day
SCUBA REFRESHER
Incl: hard gear, pool session, sea dive – one day.
LEVEL 1OPENWATER
Incl: registration, manuals, log book, lectures, confined water sessions, 4 open water dives, certification, full gear hire. 4 days
LEVEL 2ADVANCED
Incl: registration, manuals, log book, briefings, confined water session, 5/6 open water dives, certification, BC/Reg/Cyl hire for 3 days. 3-4 days PAY AS YOU GO
SPECIALITIES
Various Specialities: Wreck, Deep, Buoyancy, Naturalist, Navigation, Drysuit, Nitrox (nitrox is included in various courses above)
LEVEL 3 RESCUE
Incl: registration, manuals, log book, lectures, confined water sessions 4 open water dives, certification. 4/5 days
LEVEL 4 DIVEMASTER
Incl: registration, manuals, log book, lectures, confined water sessions 5 open water dives, certification. 7/8 days
INSTRUCTOR LEVEL
RAID ( 8 days)
PADI (10 days)
+- R12000
+- R25000
Incl: RAID registration, manuals, lectures, confined water session, various open water dives, certification, all in.
TECHNICAL / REBREATHER
Click on Green Star “Tech Diving” at top of the page
Please contact us for further details and our terms and conditions.
The main members: Barry Coleman (Dive Examiner and Trimix & Rebreather Instructor) and Celia Coleman (Diving Instructor) together have many years of combined experience and instructing in the diving industry and can ensure that your diving experiences are safe, easy and fun!
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