Tec Rec Gas Blender
Course
More people are diving with enriched air
and this means the demand for enriched air
fills is also increasing.
However, there needs to be someone qualified
to administer these fills to meet this demand.
This is where the PADI Gas Blender course
comes in.
It can result in one of two certifications:
PADI Gas Blender or PADI Trimix Blender
What You'll Learn
The Gas Blender course will train you as
a qualified gas blender, allowing you to provide
gas mixes to appropriately certified consumers.
You'll learn the physical properties of oxygen,
its associated hazards, handling requirements
and what cleaning equipment is necessary.
Finally, you will learn the five methods of
obtaining the desired enriched air nitrox
mix and the various methods used to obtain
proper helium mixes.
The Learning Materials
You'll Need
What are the four main types of oxygen? What
is oxygen clean? What are the five methods
for blending Enriched Air? These questions
and more are covered in the Gas Blender manual
As a gas blender you must be familiar with
the physical properties of oxygen, its various
forms and purities, hazards and special handling
requirements. The Gas Blender Manual and CD-ROM,
in conjunction with your instructor, will
familiarize you with the procedures and techniques
needed for gas blending.
Prerequisites
You must be •A PADI Enriched Air Diver
certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
•At least 18 years old
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