Portfolio Description
GUE CCR Fundamentals Course
The GUE CCR Fundamentals course is designed to help divers transition smoothly from open-circuit to closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) diving. This course provides a structured and supportive environment where divers can develop essential skills in rebreather management, maintenance, and operational protocols. Emphasizing safety and confidence, it challenges students to master the key aspects of rebreather diving while ensuring a solid foundation for future technical diving.
The GUE CCR Fundamentals course is a prerequisite for advanced GUE CCR training and prepares divers to explore the unique benefits of closed-circuit diving, including extended bottom times and reduced gas consumption.
Course Overview
The GUE CCR Fundamentals course is an intensive five-day program that combines classroom lectures, land drills, and in-water training. Through a minimum of six dive sessions and at least eight hours of dive time, you will develop the skills and confidence to safely operate a closed-circuit rebreather in recreational diving environments.
What You Will Learn
- Rebreather Preparation and Function: Learn the setup, maintenance, and operational protocols for a GUE-configured CCR.
- Dive Planning and Gas Management: Plan recreational dives, including gas management, absorbent canister endurance, oxygen toxicity management, and minimum decompression ascents.
- Bailout Procedures: Competently perform a bailout to open-circuit, including ascent protocols.
- Failure Management: Understand how to identify and respond to rebreather failures.
- Team-Oriented Diving: Strengthen teamwork and communication to ensure safety and efficiency in CCR diving.
- Personal and Team Skills: Build solid personal and team skills for confident and comfortable CCR diving.
Course Details
- Prerequisites:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Be physically and mentally fit.
- Be a non-smoker.
- Be able to swim.
- Obtain a physician’s prior written authorization for use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any medical condition that may pose a risk while diving.
- Have passed the GUE Technical Fundamentals course (or GUE Fundamentals with Technical rating under past standards).
- Have conducted at least 150 non-training dives.
- If using a drysuit, have conducted at least 25 non-training dives in a drysuit or 15 non-training dives utilizing a drysuit after completing the GUE Drysuit Primer certification.
- Duration:
- Normally conducted over five days.
- Requires a minimum of six dive sessions and at least forty hours of instruction, including lectures, land drills, and at least eight hours of dive time.
- Equipment Requirements:
- GUE-configured closed-circuit rebreather (CCR).
- Bailout tanks and regulators configured to GUE standards.
- Dive computer, compass, backup lights, and other standard technical diving gear.
- Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive the GUE CCR Fundamentals certification, recognized worldwide for its high standards.
Why Choose GUE CCR Fundamentals?
The GUE CCR Fundamentals course is your gateway to the world of closed-circuit rebreather diving. By focusing on precision, teamwork, and mastery of rebreather skills, this course prepares you to safely and confidently explore the unique benefits of CCR diving.
Graduating from this course opens up opportunities to pursue advanced GUE CCR training, participate in exploration projects, and join a global community of divers committed to excellence in rebreather diving.
Ready to Transition to Closed-Circuit Diving?
Contact us today to enroll in the GUE CCR Fundamentals course and start your journey toward becoming a skilled, confident, and capable CCR diver.
