Nitrox (EANx) Gas Blender

OVERVIEW

This course is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge needed to safely handle high pressure gases such as air, nitrox or oxygen and prepare nitrox (EANx) breathing gas mixtures for use by divers.

QUALIFICATION OF GRADUATES

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are considered competent to prepare nitrox (EANx) breathing gas mixtures for use by divers without direct supervision provided the equipment used is the same as or approximates that used in training including equal or lessor level of oxygen service or oxygen clean status.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

• Minimum age of 18

COURSE POLICIES

• Classroom Hours: 3
• Candidates must successfully blend and analyze 5 cylinders of nitrox gas
  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

The students are to analyze the resulting breathing gas mixtures from their own breathing gas blending practice. Students shall demonstrate mastery of the breathing gas blending system used in training; that is, each student will be able to complete a blending and cylinder filling operation for each gas blend sold by the facility without prompting by the instructor and without error.

REQUIRED SKILL PERFORMANCE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to complete this course, students must: 

• Satisfactorily complete Nitrox Blender Course written examination.
  
• Successfully blend and analyze 5 cylinders of nitrox.
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in blending and analysis of Nitrox (EANx) gases.