SSI CCR Extended Range 40 – Expand Your CCR Diving Limits

Discover the Freedom of Longer, Deeper CCR Dives

The SSI CCR Extended Range 40 course advances your closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) diving capabilities, enabling safe exploration to depths of 40 metres using air as a diluent. Ideal for certified CCR divers ready to extend their depth range, this training focuses on deeper dive planning, advanced rebreather skills, and increased decompression management.

Guided by expert SSI XR CCR instructors, you’ll build upon your existing CCR skills, learning how to safely manage longer dives, effectively plan decompression profiles, and handle advanced emergency procedures. The course equips you to confidently handle the unique demands of deeper CCR diving, unlocking exciting new dive opportunities.

Why Take the CCR Extended Range 40 Course?

Enrolling in the SSI CCR XR 40 allows you to:

• Safely dive deeper with increased bottom times compared to open-circuit diving.

• Refine your CCR buoyancy, trim, and loop volume management at greater depths.

• Expand your understanding of decompression theory and gas management on CCR.

• Improve dive safety through rigorous emergency scenario training.

This certification is perfect for divers looking to deepen their experience, skills, and confidence in CCR diving, while exploring previously unreachable sites.

Course Structure & Learning Outcomes

Advanced Knowledge Development

In this course, you’ll cover essential CCR topics, including:

• Deep dive physiology and gas density management

• Decompression theory and advanced CCR dive planning

• Oxygen and diluent usage, monitoring, and optimisation

• CCR emergency management and advanced troubleshooting

CCR Practical Diving Skills

• Confined Water Training (1 Dive): Fine-tune advanced CCR skills, emergency drills, and decompression procedures.

• Open Water Training (6 Dives): Complete progressively deeper dives to 40 metres, mastering decompression management, gas switching, and advanced rebreather troubleshooting.

SSI CCR Extended Range 40 – Requirements

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Certification Level: SSI CCR Extended Range 30 (or equivalent CCR certification)

• Certifications: SSI Deep, Nitrox and Extended Range Nitrox

• Minimum Logged Dives: 50 dives recommended

• Medical Clearance: Valid diving medical certificate

Duration & Training Schedule

• Total Dives: 1 confined dive + 6 open water dives

• Course Duration: Typically completed in 4-5 days

• Flexible scheduling available

What’s Included in Your SSI CCR Extended Range 40

Course?

• Expert instruction from certified SSI XR CCR instructors

• SSI CCR XR 40 certification upon successful completion

• Use of CCR equipment, bailout cylinders, and decompression gases

• Air diluent and oxygen fills required for training dives

Not Included

• SSI CCR XR 40 digital learning materials (purchased separately)

• Personal dive gear (mask, fins, exposure suits—available to rent)

• CCR unit hire fee (if applicable)

Next Steps After SSI CCR Extended Range 40

Divers completing this course are perfectly positioned to advance to even more challenging CCR certifications:

• SSI CCR Technical Extended Range 60 – Conduct CCR trimix dives down to 60 metres.

• SSI CCR Hypoxic Trimix 100 – Explore depths up to 100 metres with hypoxic gas blends.

Unlock Deeper CCR Adventures

The SSI CCR Extended Range 40 course elevates your closed-circuit diving abilities, allowing you to safely reach greater depths and longer bottom times.

Contact Us to Book your SSI CCR XR 40 course today!