The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is the most popular diver specialty course and the number of technical divers is on the rise, which means that lots of scuba divers want enriched air and gas blends. The Tec Gas Blender course teaches you to blend enriched air nitrox and helium-blend gases using one or more blending methods. Being the blender is a key job at a busy PADI Dive Center or Resort and your work allows other divers to do what they love to do – scuba dive.
What the course includes;
The Tec Gas Blender course includes three practical application sessions, but no dives. During independent study and instructor-led review, you learn:
- About the advantages and disadvantages of different blending methodologies.
- To blend enriched air and trimix blends to within one percent of the target mix.
- About the potential hazards related to handling oxygen, and how to manage those risks.
- To demonstrate the steps for oxygen cleaning equipment, along with the requirements for oxygen service.
The following Gas Blender programs are provided:
- Enriched Air (Nitrox)
- Trimix
Course Duration:
The PADI Tec Gas Blender Course is based on the degree of understanding and performance. The education develops according to the receptivity and the assimilation of the courses. This allows you to move at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Course duration 1-2 days.
To participate in the Gas Blender Nitrox course you need:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a PADI Enriched Air Diver (ΕΑΝχ) or equivalent
To participate in the Gas Blender Trimix course you need:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a PADI Gas Blender Nitrox or equivalent
You can be certified by:
