Explore Rebreather Diving
This introductory confined-water course qualifies IANTD Open Water Divers to gain first-hand, controlled experience with closed-circuit rebreather operation in a pool or confined-water setting. You'll explore fundamental CCR principles including oxygen management, hypercapnia awareness, loop-pressure monitoring, and emergency procedures without the complexity of open-water diving. This foundation-building course familiarizes recreational divers with rebreather technology and prepares them for progression to full Recreational CCR Diver training or advanced rebreather specializations.
Prerequisites
IANTD Open Water Diver (or equivalent). No minimum logged dives. Training depth is limited to confined-water training (typically 40–60 feet).
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Divers must demonstrate competency in rebreather equipment operation, oxygen monitoring, loop-pressure maintenance, proper breathing procedures, and emergency ascent procedures specific to CCR systems.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Dive Centres Offering This Course
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD Explore Rebreather Diving
What does IANTD Explore Rebreather Diving training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Divers must demonstrate competency in rebreather equipment operation, oxygen monitoring, loop-pressure maintenance, proper breathing procedures, and emergency ascent procedures specific to CCR systems.
Where can I take IANTD Explore Rebreather Diving?
7 dive centres and 12 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD Explore Rebreather Diving, in Mexico. Each is listed further up this page.