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SSI XR Extended Range Foundations
The SSI XR Foundations course is an excellent training course both for those who want to do further technical diving courses in the future and for ambitious recreational divers who simply want to improve their skills and overall dive safety and comfort. It is also a helpful course for those who want to start assembling their own diving equipment and make the best purchasing decisions in the process.
No courses scheduled above. Get in touch as we run courses all of the time and to a mutually convenient schedule.
The XR Extended Range Foundations program is designed to improve your buoyancy, trim and propulsion techniques and provide a stable platform from which to improve all of your diving.
The in-water training emphasis of the Foundations course results in measurable improvements. This will set you up for either limited decompression in the Decompression Diver course with a recreational pass or accelerated decompression in the XR Extended Range course with an Extended Range pass.
The in-water training emphasis of the Foundations course results in measurable improvements. This will set you up so you are ready to complete either the SSI Decompression Diver course or the SSI XR Extended Range.
The Decompression Diver course is a recreational course providing you as a recreational diver the ability to complete decompression stops whereas the XR Extended Range is a technical course again providing you with the ability to complete decompression stops.
The intent of the SSI Extended Range Foundations program is to provide divers with a workshop environment to improve their skills to a high level using Extended Range Total Diving Systems and procedures.
All training dives are completed in a confined water environment at depths less than 12 meters. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Foundations recognition card after completing this program.
What do I need to start on the XR Foundations Course?
- Minimum Age: 18
- Certification Prerequisites: Enriched Air Nitrox 40% certification
- SSI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Have logged at least 24 dives.
- All dives must be completed using one of the following configurations:
- A complete Extended Range Total Diving System.
- A complete Extended Range Sidemount Total Diving System.
What will I do during the course?
There are no learning materials for this course as it is very much Instructor-led through workshops.
We will complete a days classroom session with you individually tailoring your kit to you and discussing the techniques and principles of buoyancy, trim and propulsion.
Followed by a Pool session which will contain the swim test and development of buoyancy, trim and propulsion.
Then 2 days in Open Water, which is the bulk of the program with de-briefing at the end of each day.
What's included
- Certification which lasts for life
- Pool Fees
- Air fills
Are there any additional costs?
- No equipment is provided. We can rent you kit but the benefit from this course comes by configuring your own equipment, talk to us about starting to build your equipment.
- Entry and travel to open water sites
We are committed to your success, if you require more help we are there for you, just get in touch
Prior to any Diver training course students need to complete a Mandatory Medical Questionaire.
Please ensure that you have read the Medical Statement and are sure that you will be able to commence any diver training PRIOR to paying as our Training Terms Conditions apply after payment has been made.
A doctor's confirmation of fitness to dive is required if you answer YES to any medical condition on the Medical Statement.
Please note that if you need a Physician signoff most of our local surgeries WILL NOT sign this form, we suggest you contact Midlands Dive Chamber 01788 579 555 in this instance.
You can check out the Medical Statement here:
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Oakham Swimming Pool
The 25m heated swimming pool at Oakham School's Leisure Centre is perfect for scuba diver training and kids' diving courses. This state-of-the-art facility provides laned sections for focused training and a comfortable, warm environment, ensuring an ideal learning experience for divers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're refining your technique or introducing children to the wonders of diving, our pool offers the perfect setting.
Our pool session(s) are on Saturday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00, with a meet at the Dive Centre prior (this time will be confirmed when you book). The time at the Dive Centre is spent on various activities depending on which course you are undertaking but for all first session this will involve introducing you to your instructor, the dive equipment you will be using in the pool, a safety briefing and the evenings activities. During non term time then we have a pool session available on a Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00.
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Our team of highly experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way
