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Rebreather courses
Rebreathers are often seen as the pinacle of scuba diving, and diving one is often a goal that divers set for themselves. GUE see Rebreathers as powerful tools for exploration diving and have a long history with Rebreathers, starting with units such as the PVR-BASC (or fridge) and the Halcyon RB-80. Over the last few years GUE exploration divers and instructors have been using the JJ-CCR to great effect on deep water projects around the world.






GUE CCR DIVER
LEVEL 1
The GUE CCR Level 1 class takes the skills and experience gained through the GUE Technical Diver Level 1 class and introduces divers to basic rebreather technologies, cultivating diver proficiency in the use of GUE approved rebreather configurations.
Course content

The GUE CCR-1 class is normally conducted over six days. it requires a minimum of eight dives and at least forty eight hours of instruction encompassing at least ten hours of in-water work. It is a pre-requisite of the GUE JJ-CCR class that students have done 25 Tech-1 level dives since completing the Technical Diver Level 1 class.



Prerequisites...
Applicants for a CCR-1 course must:

  • Submit a completed registration form, a medical history, and a liability release to GUE Headquarters
  • Be physically and mentally fit
  • Hold insurance that will cover diving emergencies such as hyperbaric treatment, e.g. DAN Master-level insurance or equivalent
  • Be a nonsmoker
  • Obtain a physician's prior written authorization for the use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any prior medical condition that may pose a risk while diving
  • Be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Have earned a GUE Technical Diver Level 2 certification
  • Have a minimum of 25 Tech-1 level dives beyond Tech-1 certification
Resources...



GUE CCR DIVER
LEVEL 2
GUE’s Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diver Level 2 course is intended to develop GUE CCR Level 1 skills by gradually building diver skill and knowledge regarding closed-circuit diving.

The course is also designed to extend diver capacity for challenges in a comfortable learning environment by emphasizing a higher degree of physical fitness, as well as a deeper understanding of the management, maintenance procedures, and protocols of the rebreather. GUE’s Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diver Level 2 is intended for graduates of the GUE Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diver Level 1 course who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of advanced CCR diving in more demanding environments.
Course content

The Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diver Level 2 course is normally conducted over six days. It requires a minimum of seven dives (including three experience dives) and at least 48 hours of instruction, encompassing classroom lectures, land drills, and in-water work.



Prerequisites...
Applicants for a CCR-2 course must:

  • Submit a completed registration form, a medical history, and a liability release to GUE Headquarters
  • Be physically and mentally fit
  • Hold insurance that will cover diving emergencies such as hyperbaric treatment, e.g. DAN Master-level insurance or equivalent
  • Be a nonsmoker
  • Obtain a physician's prior written authorization for the use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any prior medical condition that may pose a risk while diving
  • Be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Have earned a GUE Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diver Level 2 certification
  • Have conducted a minimum of 50 closed-circuit rebreather dives beyond Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diver Level 1 certification.
  • A minimum of 25 closed-circuit rebreather dives must be deeper than 30 m.
Resources...
GUE Instructor Training with John Kendall