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Learn to Scuba Dive like an Explorer Today !

Scuba Diving is an exciting and adventurous activity, that allows us to explore the magic underwater environment.

Efficient and capable divers can minimize the risk through proper and innovative dive exploration procedures. Dive Explorer Foundation (DEF), an IDREO affiliate, has create a single and unique Scuba Explorer Course using the latest scuba diving techniques and technology available today, based on decades of worldwide dive training & Exploration.

Of the main objectives during the DEF Scuba Explorer course is for non-divers to become truly independent and knowledgeable divers, respecting the environment and with safety as the most important goal.

DEF Scuba Explorers don't touch the reef or sand, we never kneel down on the bottom of the dive site to learn/teach dive skills, advanced training techniques and superior dive equipment design allow our divers to enjoy the underwater environment with minimal impact and perfect buoyancy. A key feature in DEF scuba diving standards is the "Out of Gas" procedure, as we donate regulator from the mouth and switch to backup regulator in a necklace, just as explorers do..

Find out what it takes, get your Academic portion done and the join the in-water portion with one of our worldwide recognized Instructors in Asia, Europe or America.

DEF Training Program

Detailed Training Outline

The Dive Explorer Foundation dive program is designed by very experience Instructors and Dive Explorers members of the International Diving Research & Exploration Organization (www.idreo.org). The goal was to boost Exploration by producing high level and safe divers from the start of their diving career, with the latest diving techniques.

DEF training program is designed to train capable independent divers from individuals which are NON divers or beginner divers seeking to improve their level and be involved in all around underwater exploration worldwide.

DEF Scuba Explorer course committment may be at a very high level for some individuals, so DEF team design steps from a single block two a couple shorter sessions (REC) and even several weekend sessions of specializations :

• Scuba Explorer • Recreational Levels• Specialization

DIVE EXPLORER FOUNDATION

TRAINING PROGRAM V 1.1

Scuba Explorer Program

1. Course Description

This course is aim to individuals aiming to become capable, safe and high level OW divers, while creating a solid foundation for deep, cave or rebreather diving. Proper information, most current procedures and techniques to safely explore the underwater realm, while using various diving gas mixes.

Intense skill mastering and actual experience build up are the basis in this program.

2. Course Parameters

2.1 Class limitations

a) Student to instructor ratio is 1 : 5
b) Only 1 Instructor “staffing” is allowed c) Max Depth 40mt/120ft
d) END 30mt
e) PO2 Max 1.4 pata

2.2 Class Duration & Progression a) 7 Days*

(*For divers with limited available training time, scuba explorer class can be divided in two sessions of 4 day each; REC1 and REC2 and/or 1-2 day component block separetely)

DIVE EXPLORER FOUNDATION

TRAINING PROGRAM V 1.1

b) Training Progression Chart

Scuba Explorer progression chart

SCUBA EXPLORER

2.3 Course approved locations and limits a) Worldwide in Open Water

1) Minimum in water time is 10hrs 2.4 Physical Requirements

a) Swimmer
b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop

DIVE EXPLORER FOUNDATION

TRAINING PROGRAM V 1.1

3. Course Content

a) Scuba Explorer 7 Basic In water Skills :

1) Mask Control
2) Regulator Control
3) Buoyancy Control & Management 4) Trim Position
5) Propulsion Techniques
6) Communication skills
7) OOG

b) NSDL Diving
1) Ascent Strategy

2) 120 Rule
3) SMB management

c) Advanced Management & Planning

1) Dive Planning
2) Bailout Calculation
3) Stage/Back bottle use 4) Nitrox
5) HeNitrox

d) Specialization Levels

1) Side/Back Configuration & Maintenance 2) Drysuit/ Cold Water Diving
3) Deep Diving
4) Drift/Current Diving

5) Night Diving
6) Cavern/Wreck Diving

e) Rescue Skills

1) Unconscious Diver 2) Panic Diver
3) Team Separation

f) Course Examination Academic and In Water

1) Written Examination 2) In Water Examination

4. Equipment Requirements

4.1 For all Scuba Explorer classes:
a) Sidemount harness/backplate
b) Sidemount wing
c) Sidemounted reg set up with 1.5mt long hose d) 1 Primary light (+4hr)
e) 1 Back up light (4hr each)
f) 1 Spool (30+mts)
g) 1 Primary reel (100+mts)
h) Wetnotes with pencil
i) Bottom timer and compass
j) Knife
k) SMB
l) Primary Reel
m) Backup Mask

4.3 Cold water:

a) Drysuit
b) Electric heating c) Relief valve

Rec 1 Program

1. Course Description

This course is aim to individuals aiming to become capable, safe and high level OW divers. Proper information, most current procedures and techniques to safely explore the underwater realm while diving with Nitrox Mixes.

2. Course Parameters

2.1 Class limitations

a) Student to instructor ratio is 1 : 5
b) only 1 Instructor “staffing” is allowed c) Max Depth 30mt/100ft

2.2 Class Duration & Progression a) 4 Days*

(*For divers with limited available training time, REC1 and REC2 can be split in a1-2 day component blocks separetely)

2.3 Course approved locations and limits a) Worldwide in Open Water

1) Minimum in water time is 10hrs 2.4 Physical Requirements

a) Swimmer
b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop

3. Course Content

a) Scuba Explorer 7 Basic In water Skills :
1) Mask Control
2) Regulator Control
3) Buoyancy Control & Management 4) Trim Position
5) Propultion Techniques
6) Communication skills
7) OOG
b) NSDL Diving
1) Ascent Strategy
2) 120 Rule
3) SMB management
c) Advanced Management & Planning
1) Dive Planning2) Nitrox
d) Specialization Levels
1) Side Configuration & Maintenance 2) Drift Diving
e) Course Examination Academic and In Water
1) Written Examination 2) In Water Examination

4. Equipment Requirements

4.2 Cold water:

a) Drysuit
b) Electric heating c) Relief valve

Rec 2 Program

1. Course Description

This course is aim to safe and high level OW divers, while creating a solid foundation for all around recreational diving activities such as night, deep, cavern, wreck, etc..

Also use of Helium enriched Nitrox mixes and Rescue Diving skills are included in this course.

2. Course Parameters

2.1 Class limitations

a) Student to instructor ratio is 1 : 5
b) only 1 Instructor “staffing” is allowed c) Max Depth 40mt/120ft
d) END 30mt
e) PO2 Max 1.4 pata

2.2 Class Duration & Progression a) 4 Days*

(*For divers with limited available training time, REC1 and REC2 can be split in a1-2 day component blocks separetely)

2.3 Course approved locations and limits a) Worldwide in Open Water

1) Minimum in water time is 10hrs

2.4 Physical Requirements

a) Swimmer
b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop

2.5 Pre requisites
a) Rec 1 or eq. ( Open Water and Nitrox )

3. Course Content

a) Advanced Management & Planning

1) Dive Planning
2) Bailout Calculation
3) Stage/Back bottle use 4) HeNitrox

b) Specialization Levels

1) Side/Back Configuration & Maintenance 2) Drysuit/ Cold Water Diving
3) Deep Diving
4) Drift/Current Diving

5) Night Diving
6) Cavern/Wreck Diving

c) Rescue Skills

1) Unconscious Diver 2) Panic Diver
3) Team Separation

d) Course Examination Academic and In Water

1) Written Examination 2) In Water Examination

4. Equipment Requirements

4.2 REC 2 will also need :

a) Primary Reel b) Backup Mask

4.3 Cold water:

a) Drysuit
b) Electric heating
c) Relief valve Rec 1 Program

Open Water Program

1. Course Description

This course is aim to individuals aiming to become capable, safe and high level OW divers. Proper information, most current procedures and techniques to safely explore the underwater realm.

2. Course Parameters

2.1 Class limitations

a) Student to instructor ratio is 1 : 5
b) only 1 Instructor “staffing” is allowed c) 20mts / 70ft max depth

2.2 Class Duration & Progression a) 2-4 Days

b) 2 Confined Water practice

c) 4-6 OW Dives
2.3 Course approved locations and limits

a) Worldwide in Open Water
1) Minimum in water time is 6 hrs

2.4 Physical Requirements

a) Swimmer
b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop

3. Course Content

a) Scuba Explorer 7 Basic In water Skills :

1) Mask Control
2) Regulator Control
3) Buoyancy Control & Management 4) Trim Position
5) Propultion Techniques
6) Communication skills
7) OOG

b) NSDL Diving
1) Ascent Strategy

2) 120 Rule
3) SMB management

c) Specialization Levels

1) Side Configuration & Maintenance 2) Drift Diving

d) Course Examination Academic and In Water

1) Written Examination 2) In Water Examination

4. Equipment Requirements

4.1 For all Scuba Explorer classes:
a) Sidemount harness/backplate
b) Sidemount wing
c) Sidemounted reg set up with 1.5mt long hose d) 1 Back up light (4hr each)
e) 1 Spool (30+mts)
f) Wetnotes with pencil
g) Bottom timer and compass
h) Knife
i) SMB

4.2 Cold water: a) Drysuit

Advanced Open Water Program

1. Course Description

This course is aim to safe and high level OW divers, while creating a solid foundation for all around recreational diving activities such as night, deep, cavern, wreck, etc..

2. Course Parameters

2.1 Class limitations

a) Student to instructor ratio is 1 : 5
b) only 1 Instructor “staffing” is allowed c) 40mts / 120ft max depth

2.2 Class Duration & Progression a) 2-4 Days

b) 5 OW Dives
2.3 Course approved locations and limits

a) Worldwide in Open Water
1) Minimum in water time is 6 hrs

2.4 Physical Requirements

a) Swimmer
b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop

3. Course Content

a) Training specialties

1)Side/Back Configuration & Maintenance 2) Drysuit/ Cold Water Diving
3) Deep Diving
4) Drift/Current Diving

5) Night Diving
6) Cavern/Wreck Diving

b) Course Examination Academic and In Water

1) Written Examination 2) In Water Examination

4. Equipment Requirements

4.2 Cold water:
a) Drysuit Specialty Program

Rescue Diver Program

1. Course Description

This course is aim to safe and high level AOW divers, interested in using dive experience to assist divers on distress detailed Rescue Diving skillsuse of Helium enriched Nitrox mixes a are included in this course.

2. Course Parameters

2.1 Class limitations

a) Student to instructor ratio is 1 : 5
b) only 1 Instructor “staffing” is allowed c) Max Depth 30mt/100ft
d) END 30mt
e) PO2 Max 1.4 pata

2.2 Class Duration & Progression a) 4 Days*

(*For divers with limited available training time, REC1 and REC2 can be split in a1-2 day component blocks separetely)

2.3 Course approved locations and limits a) Worldwide in Open Water

1) Minimum in water time is 10hrs

2.4 Physical Requirements

a) Swimmer
b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop

2.5 Pre requisites
a) Rec 1 or eq. ( Open Water and Nitrox )

3. Course Content

a) Advanced Management & Planning

1) Dive Planning
2) Bailout Calculation
3) Stage/Back bottle use 4) HeNitrox

b) Specialization Levels

1) Side/Back Configuration & Maintenance 2) Drysuit/ Cold Water Diving
3) Deep Diving
4) Drift/Current Diving

5) Night Diving
6) Cavern/Wreck Diving

c) Rescue Skills

1) Unconscious Diver 2) Panic Diver
3) Team Separation

d) Course Examination Academic and In Water

1) Written Examination 2) In Water Examination

4. Equipment Requirements

4.2 REC 2 will also need :

a) Primary Reel b) Backup Mask

4.3 Cold water:

a) Drysuit
b) Electric heating
c) Relief valve Rec 1 Program

Specialty Programs

1. Course Description

This course is aim to individuals aiming to become capable, safe and high level OW divers. Proper information, most current procedures and techniques to safely explore and specific environment conditions.

2. Course Parameters

2.1 Class limitations

a) Student to instructor ratio is 1 : 5
b) only 1 Instructor “staffing” is allowed c) 40mts / 70ft max depth

2.2 Class Duration & Progression a) 1-2 Days

b) 2 OW Dives
2.3 Course approved locations and limits

a) Worldwide in Open Water
1) Minimum in water time is 2 hrs

2.4 Physical Requirements

a) Swimmer
b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop d) Open Water certification

3. Course Content

a) Scuba Explorer 7 Basic In water Skills :

1) Mask Control
2) Regulator Control
3) Buoyancy Control & Management 4) Trim Position
5) Propultion Techniques
6) Communication skills
7) OOG

b) NSDL Diving
1) Ascent Strategy

2) 120 Rule
3) SMB management

c) Specialization Levels
1) According to specialty

d) Course Examination Academic and In Water

1) Written Examination 2) In Water Examination

4. Equipment Requirements

4.1 For all Scuba Explorer classes:
a) Sidemount harness/backplate
b) Sidemount wing
c) Sidemounted reg set up with 1.5mt long hose

d) 1 Back up light (4hr each) e) 1 Spool (30+mts)
f) Wetnotes with pencil
g) Bottom timer and compass h) Knife

i) SMB 4.2 Cold water:

a) Drysuit

DEF Instructor Training Course Program

1. Course Description

This course is aim to individuals aiming to become capable, safe and high level OW Instructors, while promoting in students a solid foundation for deep, cave or rebreather diving. Proper information, most current procedures and techniques to safely explore the underwater realm, while using various diving gas mixes.

Intense skill demonstration, video and actual experience build up are the basis in this program.

2. Course Parameters

2.1 Class limitations
a) Student to instructor ratio is 1 : 5
b) Only 1 Instructor “staffing” is allowed c) Max Depth 40mt/120ft
d) END 30mt
e) PO2 Max 1.4 pata

2.2 Class Duration & Progression a) 5 Days*

(*For Instructors with extensive teaching experience, DEF Instructor class can be provided in an Instructor Crossover Course, ICC, with typical duration of 3 days)

b) Training Progression Chart

2.3 Course approved locations and limits a) Worldwide in Open Water

1) Minimum in water time is 10hrs

2.4 Requirements
2.4.1 ITC Requirements

1.) Certifications
a) 3yrs Certified DEF Scuba Explorers or eq. b) Certified IDREO D1, RB1 or C1 or eq.
c) DEF Internship program

2.) Dive Experience
a) 250 dives minimum

b) 50 dives sidemount minimum

3.) Physical Requirements a) Swimmer

b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop

2.4.2 ICC Requirements 1.) Certifications

a) 1yrs Certified OW Instructor
b) Certified IDREO D1, RB1 or C1 no eq. c) 25 students

2.) Dive Experience
a) 250 dives minimum
b) 50 dives sidemount minimum

3.) Physical Requirements a) Swimmer

b) Hold breath for 35 seconds
c) Able to swim 100mts non stop

2.4.3 Course minimums ITC/ICC
1.) Teaching evaluations minimum

a) 2 x Academics b) 2 x Land Drills c) 2 x In water

2.) 4 Dives Minimum
a) Night/Cavern/Wreck dive b) HeNitrox Deep dive
c) Sidemount dive

3. Course Content

3.1 Introduction to DEF 1. DEF Origins

2. DEF Philosophy
3. DEF Standards and procedures

3.1. Outline
3.2. Forms
3.3. Training log book 3.4. Certification Process 3.5. Renewal

3.2 DEF Teaching Method 1. Academic Teaching

a) Purpose
b) How to teach it c) Training Materials

1) Online Class

2) Workbooks 1.1 Academic Topics
a) NSDL Diving

1) Ascent Strategy
2) 120 Rule
3) SMB management

b) Advanced Management & Planning 1) Dive Planning

2) Bailout Calculation
3) Stage/Back bottle use 4) Nitrox
5) HeNitrox

Land Drills Teaching 1. Purpose
2. How to teach Land Drills
In water Teaching a) Purpose
b) How to teach it
c) Scuba Explorer 7 Basic In water Skills evaluation:
1) Mask Control
2) Regulator Control
3) Buoyancy Control & Management 4) Trim Position
5) Propulsion Techniques
6) Communication skills
7) OOG
d) Specialization Levels
1) Side/Back Configuration & Maintenance 2) Drysuit/ Cold Water Diving
3) Deep Diving
4) Drift/Current Diving
5) Night Diving
6) Cavern/Wreck Diving
e) Rescue Skills
1) Unconscious Diver
2) Panic Diver
3) Team Separation
f) Course Examination Academic and In Water
1) Written Examination 2) In Water Examination

4. Equipment Requirements

4.2 Cold water:

a) Drysuit
b) Electric heating

c) Relief valve

IDREO
Torre Miami 1007
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500
Mexico
ph: +52 1 984 1207905
HQ@idreo.org

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