The SSI Gas Blender program provides students with the ability to blend nitrox and helium-based trimix blends.
There are two possible certifications for this program:
Nitrox Gas Blender
Trimix Gas Blender
Minimum Instructor Rating
An active status Gas Blender Instructor may conduct the Gas Blender program.
Student Prerequisites
Minimum age | 18 years old.
Duration
Recommended hours for completion | 6-8.
Minimum Equipment
Access to a blending station with gases capable of producing nitrox blends.
Access to a partial pressure blending station.
Gas analyzer(s) suitable for blends up to 100% oxygen and a helium analyzer if producing any helium-based trimix blends.
Requirements For Completion
Nitrox Gas Blender
Complete Academic Sessions 1-5 and assessments as outlined in the instructor manual for Gas Blender.
Complete a Nitrox Gas Blender final exam.
Complete Practical Application Sessions 1 and 2 as outlined in the instructor manual for Gas Blender.
Trimix Gas Blender
Complete all academic sessions and assessments as outlined in the instructor manual for Gas Blender.
Complete a Trimix Gas Blender final exam.
Complete Practical Application Sessions 1 through 4 as outlined in the instructor manual for Gas Blender.
Sequence
Academic sessions must be completed prior to conducting the practical application sessions.
For Trimix Gas Blender students, the requirements for Nitrox Gas Blender must be completed before conducting the trimix practical application sessions.
Certification
Nitrox Gas Blender certification entitles the holder to blend nitrox-based gases.
Trimix Gas Blender certification entitles the holder to blend nitrox- and helium-based trimix gases.