TRAINING DESCRIPTION
Target audience and requirements
- Anyone wishing to update their theoretical and technical knowledge in relation to Mention B and the Class represented by their certificate.
- Anyone whose Hyperbaric Aptitude Certificate is due to expire after 5 years of validity; The refresher exam must be initiated by the CAH holder in the year preceding the expiry date of their certificate.
To complete the refresher training, trainees must demonstrate that they:
- be over 18 years of age,
- are medically fit for hyperbaric diving in the desired class and hyperbaric category for less than one year,
- hold a Certificate of Fitness for Hyperbaric Diving Category B in the refresher class.
In addition to the above administrative requirements, trainees must demonstrate the following skills:
- mastery of their individual equipment,
- mastery of their collective equipment,
- mastery of diving with breathing gas mixtures corresponding to the Class and recycled technique,
- mastery of their autonomy in the depth range corresponding to the recycled Class.
Accessibility:
The doctor issuing the hyperbaric work aptitude certificate may or may not authorize access to the training course.
For all requests regarding training and accessibility for people with disabilities, trainees should contact our training manager.
Training content
Training in hyperbaric risk prevention will focus on the following educational objectives:
- Topic 1 (Theory) : Theoretical knowledge of regulatory provisions,
- Topic 2 (Theory) : Theoretical knowledge related to professional activity,
- Topic 3 (Theory and Practice) : Materials and equipment,
- Topic 4 (Theory and Practice) : Organization of interventions,
- Topic 5 (Theory and Practice) : The various intervention procedures,
- Topic 6 (Practice in a natural environment) : Mastery of intervention procedures according to class type
Monitoring and evaluation system
Trainees must arrive prepared and trained for the course.
It is strongly recommended that you have dived within the last 15 days and have performed assistance ascents with an instructor before starting the course. It is essential that you are comfortable with your diving configuration. Your personal diving equipment configuration must be suitable and you must be proficient in its use.
An initial questionnaire will be used to identify the trainee’s theoretical weaknesses.
The lessons taught during this day may include: recent theoretical and technical developments, areas for improvement identified by the teaching team based on the trainee’s answers to the initial questionnaire and the needs identified during the discussions at the start of the training course.
The assessment of the refresher training will include a written test (multiple-choice format) to assess the trainee’s knowledge and a practical test.
An evaluation form will be completed and filed by the trainer(s) at the end of the training course for each trainee.
Participants who have met the requirements of the certification tests will be issued with a revalidated Hyperbaric Aptitude Certificate in accordance with the current model.
In the event of failure, more comprehensive training will be offered to the trainee in order to cover the topics that have not been mastered. A new exam will be organized.
Teaching and technical resources
The trainers structure the training around teaching materials and case studies, as well as professional scenarios in a natural environment. The training will be heavily focused on techniques used in scientific diving.
The theoretical training portion will take place in a classroom equipped with audiovisual equipment suitable for the number of trainees. Trainees will be provided with documents such as:
- Welcome booklet,
- course materials,
- Hyperbaric Safety Manual,
- Safety Data Sheet,
- Job description for supervisory staff and trainees.
The practical training part will take place from the port of Pointe Rouge. Dives beyond 20 meters will take place from support vessels (vessels: the CroMagnon, a 12-meter wooden pinasse, or the Astragal, a 9-meter aluminum semi-rigid boat) equipped with emergency equipment. Rescue equipment and access to it will be presented to candidates. Scuba diving equipment and Personal protective equipment will be provided to trainees. Scientific measuring equipment may be used to show trainees how to use it.
Immersion area : Marseille and surrounding area, Calanques sector, Frioul Islands.
The training will take place at Septentrion Environnement’s facilities and will focus on practical professional scenarios and various educational and technical workshops. Group work will be encouraged.
In addition to basic equipment (mask, fins, boots, computer, regulator, towel, water bottle, cap, etc.), trainees are required to bring the following specific equipment for the refresher training (class 0, 1, 2) :
- Thermal protection suitable for deep diving in the Mediterranean (13°C to 19°C below the thermocline depending on the season)
- two valve parachutes on spools or reels, minimum 30 meters
- a vest suitable for carrying a decompression tank (with metal rings),
- a cutting tool such as a knife or line cutter,
- an underwater wrist board.
Provide the following additional equipment for refresher training for Class 3:
- 1 backup mask,
- two parachutes (one yellow, one red) with valves on spools or reels at least 40 meters long,
- a vest suitable for carrying a decompression tank (with metal rings),
- a cutting tool such as a knife or wire cutter,
- an underwater wrist board,
- 3 decompression tanks (6 to 7 liters) equipped with a second stage, a pressure gauge, and a direct system,
- rebreather for which the trainee is trained (in the case of closed-circuit training), as well as regulators and attachment systems for bail-out.
This equipment can be rented (subject to availability) from the Septentrion Environnement diving school upon prior request.
Useful contacts
For any questions regarding training:
formations@septentrion-env.com
For any financial questions (once your training has been completed):
contact@septentrion-env.com
List of trainers:
Solène Basthard-Bogain, Educational Advisor, Trainer, Employee of SEPTENTRION ENVIRONNEMENT
Olivier Bianchimani, Training Manager and Hyperbaric Prevention Advisor, SEPTENTRION ENVIRONNEMENT employee
Carla Di Santo, Trainer, SEPTENTRION ENVIRONNEMENT employee
Michèle Leduc, External Trainer, EIH
