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> Here is a synopsis of IANTD Instructor Standards: 4 day course (pool and
> open water), written exams for both ratings. I am uncertain at this point
> as to PSA (on the way) and TDI standards and have not seen IT ratings for
> rebreathers.
> 
> Rebreather Instructor (for dives up to 130 feet): , 300 logged dives,
> Advanced Nitrox Instructor certified as a rebreather diver (or equivalent
> military or commercial experience), complete manufacturers rebreather
> course, minimum 10 hours on rebreather to be used for future courses (must
> be requalified for each unit to be taught).
> 
> Technical Rebreather Instructor (for rebreather diving past 130 feet): EANx
> Rebreather Instructor, Trimix Instructor. Log of 400 dives, 30 on
> rebreathers, including 15 on unit instructor will teach with (min. 20 hours
> bottom time). Completion of Manufacturers course. Qualifies to teach only
> on specific manufacturer's unit.
> 
> Also are included requirements for continuing education and teaching
> activity.-Dave
> 

For my two cents....

These standards don't even approach what is necessary to be a qualified
rebreather DIVER, let alone a rebreather instructor.  I have made several
thousand dives, a couple hundred mixed gas dives, and about 100 hours on a
rebreather in the ocean to a maximum depth of 260 feet, and I still
consider myself a student.  I'm not attacking the individuals who created
these standards, just strongly suggesting that these standards are not
sufficient.

Just so there is no confusion, this is my opinion as a diver.  I am not in
any way shape or form a representive of Cis-Lunar. I do not know what
their training standards will be.

Aloha,
Rich

P.S.  It's equally as easy to die on a rebreather in less than 130 feet
than it is to die at depths greater than 130 feet.  Depth has nothing to
do with it.  Qualifications for deep diving on a rebreather are the same
as deep diving on open circuit.

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