RAID Training

Rebreather Association of International Divers, or RAID in short, started as a Rebreather specific training programme. However the popularity of the training methods and the ease of use quickly created the need for this methodology to be applied to Open Circuit training as well. RAID e-training is fun, interactive and easy to navigate. RAID offers worldwide recognised certification.

As a RAID Diver you will savour every moment of weightless exhilaration, where you will meet other adventurers who share your quest for unending excitement, meet new people, learn about the aquatic world and have a great time.

LEVEL 1 OPEN WATER COURSE
Your entry into the Aquatic World. The RAID system teaches a solid technical base from the word go, with Nitrox certification included in Level 1.

The heart of any diving course is buoyancy control which is covered both in the academics and the practical training to ensure that you have the correct trim and skills to be a safe and controlled diver. The theory also provides information about rebreathers and identifying problems with rebreathers underwater. On the successful completion of this course you will be certified to dive to a depth of 20m/66ft with no decompression.

LEVEL 2 – ADVANCED COURSE
This highly sought after and quality controlled course is designed to train people with diving experience in the technology and safe use of basic air and Nitrox diving with no decompression, to a maximum depth of 30 metres/99 feet.
In this course you will learn:

To perfect your buoyancy control and equipment configuration.

To do this you will be required to go back to confined water (pool) where you concentrate on buoyancy control and trim, while adjusting your equipment configuration, introducing you to new skills such as use of deploy buoys, torches, slates and a compass.
You will be able to practice these skills in confined water as well as getting comfortable with your equipment placement. The open water section builds on your confined water training, with 6 open water dives as listed below:

•Diver Buoyancy Control
•Search and Discovery
•Environment
•Self Rescue
•Night or Low Visibility
•Deep Limited 30 metres/99 feet
LEVEL 3 – RESCUE COURSE

The Level 3 Open Circuit Rescue programme is an important and crucial step in expanding your knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. This training programme is also a prerequisite for all leadership training (Level 4 dive master and instructors).

The course is demanding and realistic in its content and approach. In this unique course we build confidence and ability, providing you with the skills and knowledge to help you respond safely and efficiently to surface and underwater emergencies. In this course you will also be introduced to applied risk management and assessment, gas management and dive planning. The course is designed to train you in the technology and safe use of open circuit diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.

LEVEL 4 – DIVEMASTER

It’s a Lifestyle, it may be a Career – make the choice and become a RAID Level 4 Dive Master
Live the life you have always wanted; let the ocean become your office and work in adventure! Be surrounded by adventurous and fun people.

This qualification confirms a diver who has commendable diving skills, positive attitude, role model manners, sound rescue skills, professional level of general diving knowledge, dive supervision and organisational abilities, environment and management skills.
The course includes applied professional Risk Management and Risk Assessment to HSE (UK) standard. The comprehensive academics also provides information about rebreathers and identifying problems with rebreathers’ underwater.