Quote: (Originally Posted by esc)
Some (atleast NAUI and ANDI to my knowledge) require only basic nitrox course, example the PADI EANx that I have myself while others require some form of Advanced Nitrox training (IANTD CCR for example).
/esc
FOr ANDI this is not
EXACTLY true..
ALL ANDI Rebreather classes require CSU or equivalent.. Even though CSU is andi's main "nitrox"class (we have a limited cert called SafeAIr sport diver, This is about equivalent to a basic nitrox cert, but is not necessaryy to take csu) it is roughly equivalent to most agencies Nitrox + advanced nitrox.. Even someone possesing an Advanced nitrox certification isn't automatically qualified, they have to pass the ANDI csu exam to prove equivalency.. This is mandated because many people can not and wouldn;t pass the final rebreather exams.. If a person had a basic nitrox certification AND they pass the CSU exam, they would meet there quirements..
The material from CSU can also be rolled into the rebreather class.. The pre class evaluation is necessary so other students arent held back from a weaker student.. The much of nitrox material covered during the Rebreather class is meant to be a review not learning concepts that should have already been mastered...
TDI seems to agree with the equivalency as well, When I became a CSU instructor way back when, TDI gave me an Advanced nitrox instructor rating..
I never did anything professionally with IANTD so I cant speak there..