Course
Details • Duration
6 Days for qualified ADAS Part 1 divers or
above.
9 Days for non-divers.
• Location
Theory – The Underwater Centre Fremantle.
Practical – The Underwater Centre
Fremantle.
• Minimum
Number - 3.
• Maximum
Number - 6.
• Price
- AUD$3,750.00 for qualified divers. AUD$4,300.00 for non-divers.
• Deposit
- An AUD$430.00 deposit is required 30 days prior to the commencement
date to confirm a position on this course.
For more information on the dates of courses, price savings,
bookings, financing and course fees click
here.
Selection
Creteria
In accordance with AS2815.1 and AS/NZS2299.1:1999
Non-Divers (i.e. does not hold an ADAS Part 1 qualification
or higher) • Hold
a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive. • Be
at least 18 years of age. • Hold
a certificate of senior first aid. • Hold
a current O2 administration certificate (i.e. St Johns Advance
Resuscitation).
Divers • Hold
a current ADAS Part 1 certificate or higher. • Hold
a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive. • Hold
a certificate of senior first aid. • Hold
a current O2 administration certificate (i.e. St Johns Advance
Resuscitation).
For more information on course prerequisites click
here.
Course
Synopsis
The Chamber Operator course is a stand-alone
program for divers or non-divers. However, it is normally incorporated
in the ADAS Part 3 course. The program includes the operation
and maintenance of decompression chambers.
Course
Overview
Divers
Duties of chamber personnel, chambers design types, features,
plumbing, standards, fire suppression and operating perimeters.
Medical kits, BIB's systems, oxygen cleaning and fire risks.
Gas supplies, compressors and filtration.
Chamber operations, venting, chamber abort, rapid decompression.
Maintaining depths and flushing. Setting descent and ascent
rate. Prep chamber (use of check list), chamber shutdown (check
list). Transfer under pressure. Use of medical lock. Run chamber
shut down.
Run surface decompression drills and therapeutic treatment tables.
Contra-indications of treatment and possible complications.
Non-Divers
In addition to the above, non-divers will also cover; Boyle's
Law and how it applies to barotrauma of descent & barotrauma
of ascent. Henry's Law and how it applies to decompression sickness.
Dalton's Law and how it applies to gas toxicity CO, CO2, O2,
N2. Charle's Law and how it applies to hypothermia, hyperthermia.
Related topics dysaberic osteoncrosis, legislation, and standard
air decompression tables.
Course
Standards
The course meets the requirements of the Australian Diver Accreditation
Scheme (ADAS).
Inclusions
Text books, certification and all equipment. For more information
on the conduct of the course click
here.
