GUE CCR Technical Level 1

Course Overview & Training Objectives

GUE CCR Technical Diver 1 expands closed-circuit diving into technical trimix environments with accelerated staged decompression. The course teaches managing helium diluents to limit equivalent narcotic depth and gas density, multi-bottle bailout ascents, and team emergency responses. Divers are qualified to plan and conduct dives with up to 30 minutes of decompression.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 51m (170ft)
• Decompression: Unlimited accelerated deco
• Breathing Gases: Standard GUE Trimix (21/35 or 18/45), 100% O2, two stage bailout bottles
• Equipment Rig: Approved CCR unit + 1-2 Bailout cylinders

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 5 to 6 Days
• Required Training Dives: 8 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 16 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

CCR Fundamentals + 50 non-training dives on unit in GUE config