Tec Rec Gas Blender
Written by Administrator Thursday, 03 September 2009 21:20
The DSAT Tec Gas Blender Course
More people are diving with enriched air and this means the demand for enriched air fills is also increasing.
However, there needs to be someone qualified to administer these fills to meet this demand. This is where the DSAT Gas Blender course comes in.
It can result in one of two certifications: DSAT Gas Blender or DSAT Trimix Blender.
Here at Dive Central you will learn how to mix both enriched air mixes and tri-mix helium mixes
What You Learn
The DSAT Gas Blender course will train you as a qualified gas blender, allowing you to provide gas mixes to appropriately certified consumers.
You'll learn the physical properties of oxygen, its associated hazards, handling requirements and what cleaning equipment is necessary. Finally, you will learn the five methods of obtaining the desired enriched air nitrox mix and the various methods used to obtain proper helium mixes.
The Learning Materials You Need
What are the four main types of oxygen? What is oxygen clean? What are the five methods for blending Enriched Air? These questions and more are covered in the DSAT Gas Blender manual
As a gas blender you must be familiar with the physical properties of oxygen, its various forms and purities, hazards and special handling requirements. The DSAT Gas Blender Manual and CD-ROM, in conjunction with your instructor, will familiarize you with the procedures and techniques needed for gas blending.
Prerequisites
You must be:-
A PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
At least 18 years old
The cost of this course is £150.00



