DSAT: Gas Blender (Nitrox) and (Helium)
The DSAT (Diving Science and Technology) Gas Blender course develops your ability to competently blend enriched air nitrox using one of the blending methods available in the dive industry.
For technical divers in particular, undertaking this course gives you a full appreciation of the safety protocols, risks and hazards of handling gas mixtures as well as increased understanding of the gas you are breathing or planning to use.
What you will achieve:
1) Qualification to blend enriched air within one percent of the target mix as measured by oxygen content.
2) Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different blending methodologies.
3) Understanding of the potential hazards related to handling oxygen, and how to manage those hazards.
4) Explain the steps for oxygen cleaning.
5) Describe the requirements for oxygen service.
Course Flow:
The course includes Knowledge Development and Practical Applications over 1 day with some prior learning requirements also.
Prerequisites:
You must be a certified Enriched Air Diver (or equivalent) and aged 18 or over.
For technical divers in particular, undertaking this course gives you a full appreciation of the safety protocols, risks and hazards of handling gas mixtures as well as increased understanding of the gas you are breathing or planning to use.
What you will achieve:
1) Qualification to blend enriched air within one percent of the target mix as measured by oxygen content.
2) Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different blending methodologies.
3) Understanding of the potential hazards related to handling oxygen, and how to manage those hazards.
4) Explain the steps for oxygen cleaning.
5) Describe the requirements for oxygen service.
Course Flow:
The course includes Knowledge Development and Practical Applications over 1 day with some prior learning requirements also.
Prerequisites:
You must be a certified Enriched Air Diver (or equivalent) and aged 18 or over.

