The SSI SCR Diving program provides divers with the knowledge and training necessary to independently plan and conduct semi-closed rebreather (SCR) dives to a maximum depth of 30 meters, using an SCR Total Diving System and SCR diving procedures with an equally- or more-qualified dive buddy.
STUDENT PREREQUISITES
Have logged at least:
- 24 total dives
Have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
- Enriched Air Nitrox 40
- Deep Diving
SCR UNIT CROSSOVER from other SCR unit
Have logged at least:
- 6 SCR open water dives
Have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
- SCR Diving
DURATION – 5 days
- Academic sessions
- Final exam
- Equipment configuration session
- 1 pool/confined water skill development session (at least 1 hour underwater time)
- 4 open water training dives
- At least 300 minutes of in-water runtime on the Mares Horizon
CERTIFICATION
The SCR Diving certification entitles the holder to dive with an equally- or more-qualified buddy, with the equipment configuration used during training and SCR diving procedures, to depths of up to 30 meters, not requiring decompression stops, providing that dives are conducted in environments similar to those of the diver’s training and experience.
UPGRADES AND UNIT CROSSOVERS
Students upgrading to SCR Diving from another electronically-controlled SCR unit, or a CCR unit, must complete the following:
- All unit-specific theory and procedures, including a final exam with a passing score of at least 80%.
- At least one (1) additional pool/confined water skill development session lasting at least one (1) hour.
- Open Water Training Dives 3 through 4
- At least 120 minutes of open water runtime on the applicable SCR unit.