Deco 50 Instructor Course

Last updated September 7, 2026

A specialized technical diving instructor course that qualifies RAID instructors to teach decompression diving techniques to 50 metres depth. Designed for experienced technical diving instructors seeking advanced credentials in depth-extended technical instruction, this course covers complex gas management, multi-stage decompression protocols, helium-based breathing mixtures, and extended bottom time procedures. Instructors learn to guide students through deep technical dives with proper equipment configuration, contingency planning, and risk mitigation specific to 50-metre depth technical diving operations.

Prerequisites

Current RAID Open Water Instructor or equivalent. Technical diving experience required. RAID's public course pages do not list specific prerequisite dive counts for this instructor course; contact a RAID centre for current requirements.

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