Enriched Air Nitrox Course - Sydney - Manly

This course is designed to train certified divers to safely

  • Use nitrox breathing gas with an oxygen percentage ranging from 22 percent to 40 percent.
  • Plan dives within modified No Decompression units using a programable personal nitrox dive computer or by using dive planning software.
  • Describe the hazards of handling high-oxygen gas mixtures, and the basic requirement for cleaning scuba gear for high-oxygen environments (i.e. mixes up to 40% oxygen)
  • Calculate the Maximum Operating Depth of an analyzed nitrox breathing gas at a target depth between 6 meters/20 feet and 40 meters/130 feet and a partial pressure of oxygen between 1.0 and 1.6 bar.
  • Understand the relationship between oxygen partial pressure and NOAA time limits to determine oxygen CNS loading.
  • List the signs and symptoms of Central Nervous System oxygen toxicity.
  • Understand how to calibrate a simple oxygen analyzer and use it to measure O2 percentage in a cylinder and to familiarize themselves with the standard procedures for gas analysis.
  • Demonstrate how to label an analyzed diving cylinder properly.

 

 

Itinerary


  • Online training to complete before arrival at the dive centre
  • Theory review, dry skills & exam
    • 08:00am - 10:00am
  • Double boat dive (if selected)
    • 12:00pm - 05:00pm

 

Requirements


Diving experience

  • Must have dived with 12 months
    • If you haven't dived in a while, please contact us for a scuba refresher.
  • Must be open water certified by a reconised agency

Online training

  • Learn the basics of advanced diver theory
  • Upload a photo (headshot) to your online training profile.

Fitness to Dive

What you need to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Lunch
  • Seasickness medication is highly recommended (contact your GP if you are unsure whether you can take it)

Students under the age of 18 years

  • The minimum age is 15 years.
  • All students under 18 years of age will require parent/gardian consent

Meeting Point

09.30 at PRO DIVE Brookvale

Directions:
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Public Transport
Bus Routes from the CBD (all from the Carrington St, Wynyard stands), need to disembark at the very next stop after Warringah Mall (nr Roger St). Timetable and more information can be found at at www.sydneybuses.info
Use Google Maps to get Details

Weekday AM: Routes 178, 180 and L85 all have departures arriving at Pittwater Rd (nr Roger st) stop before 0900.
Weekday evening:  Routes E76 (Stand D), E78 (Stand D), E79 (Stand D), L80 (Stand D) and L85 (Stand C)
Weekends:  Saturdays: 180 (Stand D) and 180 (stand C)
Sundays: 190 (Stand A)

Public Transport from Manly Ferry Wharf:

Weekday AM:

Routes 155, 156 and 136 will all get you to the shop before 09:00.

Routes 135, 156 and 159 will get you to the shop by 10:00.

Weekday evening:

Routes 135, 155 and 169 will all get you to the shop before 18:30.

Weekends: 

Saturdays: 136, 155
Sundays: 151, 155, 156

 

Address:9 Sydenham Road, Brookvae

Reviews

Our aim is always to offer our divers a safe and enjoyable experience. Below are reviews from customers who left use feedback on their experience.
5
Dean was a fantastic trainer with a great disposition. by Matthew Thurn - 17-Dec-2022
5
Excellent course. Very good instructors and nice dives by David Leon - 07-Nov-2021
5
Staff is extremely kind & course content was great ! really nice experience! by Felipe Romero - 07-Nov-2021

*All Prices are Per Person and Prices may vary depending on Start Dates and options.

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