Qualification: Dive in a Twinset to a max depth of 45m using trimix breathing gas and decompression gas mix up to 100% 02 for a max accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes with an equally- or more-qualified dive buddy.
Choose a date that suits you. Call in advance to confirm your prefered date is available or a member of our team will be in contact to confirm a date once booked.
Discount available for a group of 2.
The SSI Extended Range Trimix training program is the core program that all other open-circuit programs build on. This program is the start of your exciting journey to become an accomplished tech diver. Using either a sidemount or twinset configuration, this program prepares you to plan and conduct trimix decompression dives to a maximum depth of 45 meters. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using trimix breathing gases and nitrox mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for decompression. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Trimix diver certification after completing this program and gain new tech diver knowledge.
- Completion of digital learning prior to arriving
Day 1
- Admin, theory workshops
- equipment configuration workshop
- XR Fitness Evaluation
- Lunch
- Confined water skill session
- Break
- Confined water skill session
Day 2
- Dive Planning Workshop
- Open Water Dive 1
- Lunch
- Open Water Dive 2
Day 3
- Open Water Dive 3
- Lunch
- Trimix Dive Planning Workshop
- Open Water Dive 4
Day 4
- Open Water Dive 5 (trimix)
- Lunch
- Final Exam
- Open Water Dive 6 (trimix)
- We recommend learning in your own twinset setup for maximum valuable but rental available for an additional cost if needed.
- Your own dive computer (must be capable of logging 3 mixes)
- Lunch and water each day
- Warm clothes for after
- Portroe Quarry membership card (if you already have one)
- Dive Planning Software capable device (smart phone/tablet/laptop)
- SSI digital materials (access for life)
- Certification and registration fees
- 1:1 training with an SSI XR instructor
- 1 confined water session
- 5 open water dives
- Diving insurance that covers technical diving (available at an additional cost if you do not have a personal policy)
NOTE: personal insurance is mandatory for any scuba diving activities in Ireland
- Equipment rental (available) must have your own computer
- Cylinder fills (available onsite from 3rd party)
-Portroe Quarry entry fee (pay on the day to 3rd party)
- Portroe Quarry annual membership (pay on the day to 3rd party if you don't already have)
- Minimum 75 logged dives
- SSI Deep Diver (or equivelent)
- SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 40% (or equivelent)
- Must be active status with logged dives in the last 6 months or can complete a scuba skills update prior to your course.
- Minimum age 18 years old.
Note: If already Extended Range Nitrox Diving qualfied coontact us for a custom program as there are less requirements for the upgrade.
Cancelations MUST be made in writing via WhatsApp/Text to +353 85 8824797.
Cancellations made atleast 72 hours prior will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made after this will not receive a refund but may receive the option to reschedule at the discretion of the dive centre.