What You Learn

• SCUBA Cylinders, valves and valve types
• SCUBA cylinder markings
• Identifying cylinders, labels
• SCUBA cylinder fill pressures
• Introduction to operating Compressors, compressor filters
• Pure air, factors contributing to contaminated air
• Safety first, maintenance checks
• HSWA Act and regulations
• Restrictions on persons able to charge compressed gas containers
• Cylinder filling procedures
• Safe filling speeds
• Enforcement / compliance

Learning Materials You Need

We will supply all the reference materials needed during the course. We have a range of cylinders on site that will be used to show you the different specifications that you need to identify on each cylinder as well as the reference tools available to verify individual cylinder markings. We also have an onsite compressor that will be used to introduce you to the operation, safety and maintenance required.  

Pre-requisites:

Though suited for divers, this course has no prerequisites and doesn’t include dives, which means it is equally applicable to those who are around divers – boat crew, non-diving buddies, and shore support or anyone who has access to a compressor.