Typical Rebreather training cost

decoweenie · 30th March 2006, 11:18

As I have read a wide fluctuation of the training prices posted, I am curious and want to poll the current market price range of CCR training cost.

Please participate ONLY if you have taken and paid full price (not discounted price due to any package deal) for a MOD-1 CCR training course (independent of agency) within the last 5 years.

I am aware that different instructors have different levels of experience in personal diving and/or teaching abilities, and I just want to know the overall range.

COURSE COST ONLY don't include travel, site fee, gas, sorb, etc.

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finbar.taylor · 30th March 2006, 11:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

As I have read a wide fluctuation of the training prices posted, I am curious and want to poll the current market price range of CCR training cost.

Please participate ONLY if you have taken and paid full price (not discounted price due to any package deal)) for a MOD-1 CCR training course (independent of agency) with the last 5 years.

I am aware that different instructors have different levels of experience in personal diving and/or teaching abilities, and I just want to know the overall range.

Is this the cost of the course only or the cost of travel, acomodation, site entry/boat fees, gas and lime?

The expences made my course look cheep!

Fin

Steve · 30th March 2006, 11:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

for a MOD-1 CCR training course (independent of agency) .

What does MOD-1 translate into for those of us who are only familiar with the major training agencies? Is it an air dil course?

decoweenie · 30th March 2006, 12:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by finbar.taylor)

Is this the cost of the course only or the cost of travel, acomodation, site entry/boat fees, gas and lime?

Just the cost of the training course ONLY please.

Don't include travel, site fees and etc.

decoweenie · 30th March 2006, 12:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

What does MOD-1 translate into for those of us who are only familiar with the major training agencies? Is it an air dil course?

Yes, the first course to learn CCR diving.

Most people use the term "MOD-1" (modular-1) for such course, but it is same as your air diluent course.

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***Beanie*** · 30th March 2006, 13:13

dunno mine was £500 depending on the exchange rate makes it ??

decoweenie · 30th March 2006, 13:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

dunno mine was £500 depending on the exchange rate makes it ??

Average of £1 = US$1.75, so about US$875.

Free exchange rates could be found HERE.

Nad · 30th March 2006, 13:43

Now the average courses are around 750/1000 $, the price is not rebreather related, generally.
Until 2/3 years ago, I think prices was rebreather related.
I was offered (2 years ago) a course, more than 1500$, and the unit is second just to the Ouroboros!!

Absolutly out of line (or head), result: fortunatly I didn't buy the unit and didn't do the course!

Nad

decoweenie · 30th March 2006, 13:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad)

...the price is not rebreather related, generally...

Yes and no, but I believe it is more to who is the instructor as well.

An instructor is more "well known" as in either a) more active on Internet, or b) do more visible-type dives (i.e. deep or famous wrecks), or c) hold higher certification (i.e. IT, etc) will probably have a higher course fee.

As far as the unit-specific, I have seen both higher and lower prices for a KISS course when compared to an eCCR course from different instructors.

I am sure everyone has their own reason.

At the end of the day, it is worth it to take the course from someone who could teach you more than what is written in the manuals based on their experience on the unit.

***jradomski*** · 30th March 2006, 14:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Yes and no, but I believe it is more to who is the instructor as well.

An instructor is more "well known" as in either a) more active on Internet, or b) do more visible-type dives (i.e. deep or famous wrecks), or c) hold higher certification (i.e. IT, etc) will probably have a higher course fee.

As far as the unit-specific, I have seen both higher and lower prices for a KISS course when compared to an eCCR course from different instructors.

I am sure everyone has their own reason.

At the end of the day, it is worth it to take the course from someone who could teach you more than what is written in the manuals based on their experience on the unit.

Hey phi you just gave me an idea

3 out of 3... Hmnnn sounds like a price increase to me

View Poll Results: Full (non-package) Mod-1 CCR training price paid within last 5 years
US$500 or less	3	2.68%
US$501 - $750	17	15.18%
US$751 - $1000	47	41.96%
US$1001 - $1250	28	25.00%
US$1251 - $1500	12	10.71%
US$1501 or more	5	4.46%
Voters: 112. You may not vote on this poll

30th March 2006, 11:18	#1 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Typical Rebreather training cost As I have read a wide fluctuation of the training prices posted, I am curious and want to poll the current market price range of CCR training cost. Please participate ONLY if you have taken and paid full price (not discounted price due to any package deal) for a MOD-1 CCR training course (independent of agency) within the last 5 years. I am aware that different instructors have different levels of experience in personal diving and/or teaching abilities, and I just want to know the overall range. COURSE COST ONLY don't include travel, site fee, gas, sorb, etc. . Last edited by decoweenie : 31st March 2006 at 12:29.
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30th March 2006, 11:44	#2 (permalink)
finbar.taylor RBW Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK, SE Posts: 110	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) As I have read a wide fluctuation of the training prices posted, I am curious and want to poll the current market price range of CCR training cost. Please participate ONLY if you have taken and paid full price (not discounted price due to any package deal)) for a MOD-1 CCR training course (independent of agency) with the last 5 years. I am aware that different instructors have different levels of experience in personal diving and/or teaching abilities, and I just want to know the overall range. Is this the cost of the course only or the cost of travel, acomodation, site entry/boat fees, gas and lime? The expences made my course look cheep! Fin
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30th March 2006, 11:55	#3 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,126	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) for a MOD-1 CCR training course (independent of agency) . What does MOD-1 translate into for those of us who are only familiar with the major training agencies? Is it an air dil course? __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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30th March 2006, 12:09	#4 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost Quote: (Originally Posted by finbar.taylor) Is this the cost of the course only or the cost of travel, acomodation, site entry/boat fees, gas and lime? Just the cost of the training course ONLY please. Don't include travel, site fees and etc.
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30th March 2006, 12:10	#5 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) What does MOD-1 translate into for those of us who are only familiar with the major training agencies? Is it an air dil course? Yes, the first course to learn CCR diving. Most people use the term "MOD-1" (modular-1) for such course, but it is same as your air diluent course. . Last edited by decoweenie : 31st March 2006 at 12:30.
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30th March 2006, 13:13	#6 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,311	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost dunno mine was £500 depending on the exchange rate makes it ?? __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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30th March 2006, 13:22	#7 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) dunno mine was £500 depending on the exchange rate makes it ?? Average of £1 = US$1.75, so about US$875. Free exchange rates could be found HERE.
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30th March 2006, 13:43	#8 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost Now the average courses are around 750/1000 $, the price is not rebreather related, generally. Until 2/3 years ago, I think prices was rebreather related. I was offered (2 years ago) a course, more than 1500$, and the unit is second just to the Ouroboros!! Absolutly out of line (or head), result: fortunatly I didn't buy the unit and didn't do the course! Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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30th March 2006, 13:52	#9 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost Quote: (Originally Posted by Nad) ...the price is not rebreather related, generally... Yes and no, but I believe it is more to who is the instructor as well. An instructor is more "well known" as in either a) more active on Internet, or b) do more visible-type dives (i.e. deep or famous wrecks), or c) hold higher certification (i.e. IT, etc) will probably have a higher course fee. As far as the unit-specific, I have seen both higher and lower prices for a KISS course when compared to an eCCR course from different instructors. I am sure everyone has their own reason. At the end of the day, it is worth it to take the course from someone who could teach you more than what is written in the manuals based on their experience on the unit.
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30th March 2006, 14:20	#10 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: Typical Rebreather training cost Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Yes and no, but I believe it is more to who is the instructor as well. An instructor is more "well known" as in either a) more active on Internet, or b) do more visible-type dives (i.e. deep or famous wrecks), or c) hold higher certification (i.e. IT, etc) will probably have a higher course fee. As far as the unit-specific, I have seen both higher and lower prices for a KISS course when compared to an eCCR course from different instructors. I am sure everyone has their own reason. At the end of the day, it is worth it to take the course from someone who could teach you more than what is written in the manuals based on their experience on the unit. Hey phi you just gave me an idea 3 out of 3... Hmnnn sounds like a price increase to me __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated. Last edited by jradomski : 30th March 2006 at 14:22.
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