Targest
The R1 course aims to introduce the beginner into the underwater world, through theory, 'dry' lab sessions, confined water and open water dives.
During the program the diver will learn to use different gas like air and enriched air nitrox. At the end of the training the diver will be able to dive inside safety limits with a max depth of 18mts and always in team (with a buddy diver).
Prerequisites
- be a good swimmer, able to swim without stop at least for 250mts
- be able to perform easily free dives till at least 2mts
- medical certificate not older than 12 months; non smoker
- minimum age: 18 years old or 15 years old with the written consent of a parent or legal guardian
Program and duration
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minimum days: 6
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theory: minimum 12 hours
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Theory sessions: 6 - ratio instr/student: 1/8
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| Dry labs session: at least 1 - ratio instr/student: 1/8 |
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Final assessment: quizzes with multiple choice
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Maximum percentage of allowed wrong answer: 20%
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Exceeding the maximum allowable percentage leads to the repetition of the quiz not before than 2 days
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Confined water sessions: at least 4 - ratio instr/student: 1/4
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Open water dives: minimum 4 with a cumulated run time of minimum 120 minutes - ratio instr/student: 1/3
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The maximum time for completion of the course: 6 months; if exceeded, the course must be repeated entirely
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Certification limits
- Max depth: 18 mts
- Max pO2, on the bottom: 1,3 ata
- Usable mix: air and Enriched Air Nitrox 32
- For all the mixes fO2 range: +/-0,01
- Night, Decompression, overhead and Solo diving NOT permitted
Cost:
750€ for training (manual + theory in classroom/web on-line, quiz, cw sessions and dives)
NOT included: mix, , instructor 'room and board' for other locations, boats if needed and extra days for training or delays due to adverse weather conditions.
Extra training day cost: 200€/day
In case of 2 or more students and x-over, please contact the instructor for a quotation.
