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See below message re the IANTD Rebreather Instructor Standards..... All points to IANTD on this one......well guys, what about ANDI & TDI?????? regards Richard T ----------------------------- Diver: Do Not Bend Oooopppss!!!! Have just read Richard Pyle's comments re experience..... okay, I may stand correctede, but I still feel this is a good start.....at least you have to pass through SOME hoops. Richard, I am sorry, but I do not think that there will be enough people who meet the "experience standard" that you have highlighted should be looked for. Rebreathers WILL be here...SOON!!!! I would rather have a lesser srtingent standard that involves gaining experience before teaching a higher level than some of the "off the shelf self taught" standards I have heard are being proferred to manufacturers & agencies alike. This is NOT the perfect world, and yes, lesser mortals (no flame intended please) than the "masters" of the systems will no doubt die & unfotunately take others with them. But matey, each of us is ultimately responsible for our own risk assessment. To be cruel I quote (no doubt out of context from the Christian Bible...without a literary licence): "..the weak shall inheriet the earth....."....when they are buried in it!!!!! -----------------------------insert follows for ease of typing!!! > If there is to be a set >standard & instructors for rebreathers then we need instructor trainers >(specifically if you 6,000 miles from the manufacturers). The level of skills >between an IT for a recreational (say90ft) unit & a tek unit (are there any on >the market?) must be vast, let's hope the manufacturers have the balls to lay >the law down to the agencies (& I have an interest in this as well as many >others). 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 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,end insert
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