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GUE PSCR

Official course standards ↗Last updated September 7, 2026

A five-day advanced rebreather course teaching Passive Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreather (PSCR/RB80) technologies and operations for technical diving applications. Covers loop management, oxygen partial-pressure control, bailout procedures, and emergency protocols in technical environments. Combines rebreather advantages with operational simplicity. Designed for experienced technical divers seeking deep-capable hybrid rebreather training.

Prerequisites

Minimum age 18; GUE Tech 2 or CCR-T2 certification required; minimum 25 logged Tech 2 or CCR-T2 dives; drysuit experience (25 non-training dives or 15 dives after Drysuit Primer) if applicable; physically and mentally fit; non-smoker; able to swim.

Standards

What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.

Minimum of eight dives and at least 40 hours of instruction including at least 10 hours of in-water work.

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 GUE PSCR

What are the prerequisites for GUE PSCR?

GUE's standards require: Minimum age 18; GUE Tech 2 or CCR-T2 certification required; minimum 25 logged Tech 2 or CCR-T2 dives; drysuit experience (25 non-training dives or 15 dives after Drysuit Primer) if applicable; physically and mentally fit; non-smoker; able to swim.

What is the minimum age for GUE PSCR?

GUE's standards state: Minimum age 18.

How many dives do I need before starting GUE PSCR?

GUE's standards state: Minimum 25 logged Tech 2 or CCR-T2 dives.

What does GUE PSCR training involve?

According to GUE's published standards: Minimum of eight dives and at least 40 hours of instruction including at least 10 hours of in-water work.

Where can I take GUE PSCR?

1 dive centre and 1 instructor in the TecDiveTools directory teach GUE PSCR, in Mexico. Each is listed further up this page.