A.
Purpose
1.
This Program is designed to train divers in the safer use and
technology of the Azimuth SCR.
B.
Prerequisites
1.
Must be qualified as an EANx diver (IANTD EANx may be taken in
conjunction with the Rebreather Diver Program or Open Water Rebreather Diver
Program).
2.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
C.
Texts
1.
IANTD Rebreather Diver Student
Manual and Workbook.
2.
IANTD Azimuth
Manual and Workbook.
Additionally, if EANx Program is taken concurrently:
3.
IANTD Enriched Air Nitrox
Student Manual & Workbook, or equivalent text(s) approved in writing
by the Board of Directors (written approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD
World Headquarters).
D.
Program Content
1.
Complete all academic portions of the IANTD Rebreather
Diver Student Manual and Workbook and the IANTD Azimuth
Manual and Workbook.
2.
Complete a written exam specific to the Azimuth with a minimum score of
80%.
3.
This Program must include a minimum of 240 minutes of combined confined
water and OW dive time, completed within at least 4 Open Water dives using the
Azimuth SCR (additional Open Water dives are recommended).
E.
Equipment Requirements
1.
Same as for the IANTD Rebreather Diver Program.
F.
Program Limits
1.
Same as for the IANTD Rebreather Diver Program.
G.
Waterskills Development
1.
A confined water session must be completed before conducting any OW
dives.
2.
Demonstrate familiarity with breathing loop gas management and control.
3.
Demonstrate familiarity with open circuit options and procedures.
4.
Demonstrate familiarity with buoyancy control.
5.
Emergency procedures for the following:
a.
Hypoxia.
b.
Hyperoxia.
c.
Hypercapnia.
d.
Flooded breathing loop.
6.
Pre- and Post-Dive Procedures.
7.
Complete all Waterskills listed under the Rebreather Diver Standards in
Sport Diver Programs.
