Upon certification, you will be qualified to dive to 60msw using Normoxic Trimix with 19% Oxygen or greater. You will also be qualified to perform decompression using any EANx mix and up to two decompression stage cylinders.

You should hold an Advanced Nitrox or Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver qualification, or equivalent, with over 100 logged dives. At least 30 of these dives must be deeper than 27msw. You should be comfortable in the water and have competence completing basic diving skills (mask skills, DSMB deployment etc.) mid-water while maintaining neutral buoyancy.

You will be provided with the IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver Student Kit, including the IANTD Exploration and Mixed Gas Encyclopaedia – The Tao of Survival Underwater and tables for dive planning. In addition you will need the following equipment: Suitable Side Mount harness and cylinders (in test & oxygen service), primary and back up regulators, primary buoyancy device, dive computer / depth timer, basic dive kit (inc. SMB & Reel / Spool and a slate or notebook) and at least one decompression stage cylinder and regulator (both in oxygen service). We recommend aluminium stage cylinders.

The IANTD Normoxic Trimix Side Mount Diver course is £850.00 per person.
This price includes the training and materials outlined above. Certification costs are also included (providing certification criteria are met).

The following are not included in the course fee: Dive Site costs (inc. entry, accommodation, food, travel etc.), Gas and Sofnolime (if appropriate).

The IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver course runs over 6 days. Day 1 is spent in the classroom where you will complete theory sessions, classroom problems, equipment workshops and dry skills. The remaining days are spent at the dive site completing various skills and dives. In between dives, you will also complete additional theory sessions and further dry skills and workshops.

Course sessions can be structured to run consecutively or split over a number of sessions.

Evaluation on the IANTD Normoxic Trimix Side Mount Diver course is continuous. Throughout the training days you will be assessed on your skills, performance and attitude. You will also complete a multi-choice exam during the course

With IANTD Training is purchased, Certification is earned, meaning that you must meet the certification requirements and standards before it is issued. Extra training days can be added if needed.

If you are interested in attending an IANTD Normoxic Trimix Side Mount Diver course then please get in touch and we will provide you with our next course dates and a booking form.

Once you have completed the IANTD Normoxic Trimix Side Mount Diver you will be able to work towards the following courses:

• IANTD Trimix Diver