BSAC Compressor Operation
Want to be able to fill your own diving cylinders and learn more about the high-pressure gas compressors used to fill them?
BSAC’s Compressor Operation course is a great way to find out about compressors and how to use them.
The Compressor Operator course is open to anyone. It’s a practical way to get non-divers involved in the club, especially if they have family members who dive. No diving qualification is necessary to take part.
Your next steps – developing your skills
Regular practice at operating a compressor maintains confidence and will lead to opportunities to expand your skills. After this course you could further your gas-blending skills by doing Nitrox Gas Blender and Mixed Gas Blender Skill Development Courses (SDCs).
Or you could develop specific skills to expand your interests further, whether you are a diving member or non-diving member. Imagine being qualified in diver first aid or becoming a boat handler. Check out the Skill Development Courses (SDCs) you can get involved in.
If you are not already a diver, how about learning to dive on an Ocean Diver course. If you are already a diver you could progress your diver grade training.
Maybe you are thinking about becoming an SDC instructor, or want to improve your diver instructing skills? Further your instructing skills with BSAC.
Compressor Operator
Any person over the age of 16 years old may take this course.
PURPOSE
This BSAC course is designed to teach persons the understanding and working knowledge about High-pressure compressor units as well as how to use the unit for filling air tanks (compressed air for breathing) in the high pressure ranges 200 and 300 bar.
THEORY
The online generic information covers compressors in general. This is supported with review questions and exam.
PRACTICAL
The Student must complete 9 compressor hours filling AIR (SCUBA) cylinders under the direct supervision of an experienced and certified Compressor Operator, before certification may be issued. These hours must be logged and open to inspection.
The BSAC Compressor Operator skill development course will enable the successful candidate to operate and maintain breathing air compression systems for scuba diving. The student will learn to pack filters, maintenance procedures and operation of the various compressors used in the diving industry.
This Course Includes:
- The theory of gas compression
- The design of gas compressors
- Air quality requirements
- A strong understanding of cylinder regulations and filling methods.
- Practical application on land and on the dive boat
- Integration of the largest air bank system on Koh Tao with multiple compressors
Duration: 2-3 Days
