Initial training Class 2 mention B

Objective

This training aims to acquire the following skills:

• to master the theoretical bases related to the hyperbaric risk
• to integrate the hyperbaric risk in the general approach of prevention of the professional risks
• organize and carry out hyperbaric operations in safety down to 50 meters deep.

The training courses focus on the acquisition of various skills:

• Theoretical knowledge of regulatory provisions
• Theoretical knowledge related to the professional activity
• Materials and equipment : Collective Protection Equipment (CPE) and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) ‑ Other equipment
• Organization of interventions
• The different intervention procedures
• The practice of Freediving
• Mastery of intervention procedures according to depth class.

Audience

• Any diver wishing to work down to 50 meters

Conditions to candidate to this UNDER THE POLE course

• Be over 18 years of age,
• Be able to swim
• To hold a medical certificate of aptitude for hyperbaric activities of less than one year,
• Have the minimum diving level: PA40 minimum and Normoxic if CCR.

Mandatory documents to be provided before your entry in training

• A hyperbaric medical certificate less than one year old,
• A copy of your ID card or Passeport,
• A valid passport photo,
• Your proof of level required for your training

Certificate

• A hyperbaric aptitude certificate (credit card format) will be delivered to you by the training organization, after validation of the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to the C.A.H ‑ B or the C.A.H ‑ B renewal. Validity period of the CAH: 5 years.

Accessibility

The physician issuing the hyperbaric fitness to work may or may not authorize access to the training course.

For all requests for training and accessibility to people with disabilities, please contact us.

The trainings start at the date and time indicated on your invitation (delivered by mail when you enter the training)

The days of training generally start at 09:00 and end at 17:00.

Lunch break between 12:00 and 13:00.

The first and second day of the course will allow us to position you in terms of the prerequisites imposed in the training (theory and practice).

Particular attention will be paid to the weak points detected and in the event of too great a gap between your level and the expected level, a postponement of training will be proposed to you in order to prevent failure.

Withdrawal and interruptions of training

All withdrawals or interruptions of training will lead to the application of article 3 of the conventions or contracts of professional training delivered at the time of the acceptance of your file.

Failure of the training

If you fail the practical and/or theoretical evaluations, a make‑up evaluation is organized. If you fail again, we will offer to reschedule a complete training session.

When you enter the program, you will be given a digital educational file. This will contain all the educational documents concerning your course.

Your trainer will debrief you daily on the acquisition of your skills. Particular attention will be paid to the weak points detected and in the event of too great a gap between your level and the expected level, a postponement of training will be proposed to you in order to prevent failure.

In order to carry out the trainings, we have :

• 3 classrooms within the "Explore" base
• 1 classroom in our expedition schooner "WHY"
• 1 expedition schooner of 20 meters with a capacity of 12 divers.
• 1 semi rigid of 6,60 meters, with a capacity of 9 divers.

For practical situations, our technical platform has :

• The Glenan archipelago and the bay of Concarneau
• the bay of Douarnenez
• the bay of Brest
• of the Bay of Camaret and the Iroise Sea
• of our expedition locations (in compliance with regulatory requirements)

Educational Tools

• E‑Learning
• Practical situations on different pedagogical workshops
• Practical work experience
• Team work
• Personalized follow‑up

Assessment method

• A written evaluation of the theoretical knowledge (Regulation, Decompression, Diving theory)
• An evaluation of the know‑how, interpersonal skills and professional practices acquired during a practical professional situation.

Individual equipment to have when you enter the course

Theoretical training:

• Paper block
• Pen
• USB disk
• Water flask

Practical course:

• 1 x Underwater wrist slate
• 1 x Set of tables MT92
• 1 x Diving Mask
• 1 x Diving suit
• 1 x Diving Stabilizer Vest
• 1 x Dive regulator with pressure gauge and octopus, up to date with its regulatory review
• 1 x pair of diving boots
• 1 x depth gauge or computer with "Gauge" mode
• 1 x sharp tool
• 1 x gloves
• 1 x parachute with spool 30 meters or reel
• 1 x bath towel + soap

For Class 3 rebreather training (CCR):

• 2 x Bail Out with a total volume of at least 2100 liters, of which 1 is O2 pure (up to date with regulatory control)
  • 1 x Bail Out with a total volume of at least 2100 liters (up to date with regulatory control)
• The regulators and carrying systems associated with the Bail‑out
• 1 x CE compliant rebreather (certificate required at 1st day of the course)
• 1 x emergency buoyancy system (large volume parachute and/or waterproof suit)
• 1x Spear mask
• 2x 100m minimum spool
• 1x Yellow diving parachute
• 1x red diving parachute
• 2x sharp tools
• 1 x Underwater wrist slate
• 1 x computer with CCR mode and configured in the same way as the CCR controller.

If you are missing equipment, do not hesitate to inform the training manager for any purchasing advice.

Contact details

plongee@underthepole.com / 02 98 10 72 05

Adresse : 1 rue des Senneurs, 29900 Concarneau