This article was originally written for the TecRec blog and published on August 21, 2017.
The Rebreather Training Council (RTC) is the body representing training organizations providing courses for divers using rebreathers. The RTC published its first training standard in 2017, which indicates the minimum requirements for a level of training. This first standard is named the RTC Rebreather Diver Level 1 and delineates a stage in a diver’s development where they are trained to dive with a rebreather to a maximum depth of 30 meters/100 feet with no planned stage decompression stops and without supervision by an instructor or divemaster.
The member bodies of the RTC can specify that a course in their own system equates to this standard, in which case they are confirming that their course at least meets the minimum requirements of this level.
PADI has confirmed that the Advanced Rebreather Diver course meets the requirements of the RTC Rebreather Diver Level 1 standard.
To find out more about the PADI Advanced Rebreather Diver course here.
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