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RCCR Deep Diver

Official course standards ↗Last updated September 7, 2026

Recreational CCR deep diving extending rebreather diving to the limits of recreational training (132 fsw/40 msw) with emphasis on depth-related challenges and decompression procedures. Teaches decompression planning, gas selection for rebreather depth work, nitrogen management on rebreather, and deep-dive-specific emergency procedures. Prepares divers for deep exploratory diving on rebreather while maintaining recreational no-decompression or minimal-deco protocols.

Prerequisites

IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent certification. Proof of minimum 30 logged RCCR dives. Minimum age 18 years. Depth capability: 132 fsw (40 msw) maximum.

Standards

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

Demonstrate no-decompression or minimal-decompression dive planning at depth, CCR performance monitoring at depth, gas management specific to deep rebreather work, nitrogen narcosis awareness, and depth-related emergency procedures.

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 RCCR Deep Diver

What are the prerequisites for IANTD RCCR Deep Diver?

IANTD's standards require: IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent certification. Proof of minimum 30 logged RCCR dives. Minimum age 18 years. Depth capability: 132 fsw (40 msw) maximum.

What is the minimum age for IANTD RCCR Deep Diver?

IANTD's standards state: Minimum age 18 years.

How many dives do I need before starting IANTD RCCR Deep Diver?

IANTD's standards state: Proof of minimum 30 logged RCCR dives.

What does IANTD RCCR Deep Diver training involve?

According to IANTD's published standards: Demonstrate no-decompression or minimal-decompression dive planning at depth, CCR performance monitoring at depth, gas management specific to deep rebreather work, nitrogen narcosis awareness, and depth-related emergency procedures.

Where can I take IANTD RCCR Deep Diver?

3 dive centres and 8 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD RCCR Deep Diver, in Mexico. Each is listed further up this page.