ERDI Full Face Mask Operations
Develop the operational knowledge and practical skills required to safely utilise full face mask systems during public safety diving operations
Duration
1 day, 2 dives
Max Depth
Dependent on operational environment
Level
Public Safety Diving Operations
Next Step
ERDI Contaminated Water Ops / ERDI Dry Suit Ops
Overview
The ERDI Full Face Mask Operations programme develops the knowledge and practical skills necessary to plan and execute public safety diving operations while utilising full face mask systems.
Full face masks are commonly used within emergency response and public safety diving environments due to:
- enhanced communications capability,
- environmental isolation,
- contamination reduction,
- thermal protection,
- and increased operational safety.
Training focuses on:
- full face mask configuration,
- communications systems,
- emergency procedures,
- operational deployment,
- contamination awareness,
- and diver safety within public safety operational environments.
At N9BO℠, this programme is delivered as operational public safety diver training, emphasising procedural discipline, operational readiness, communications integrity, and real-world emergency response capability.
This programme is available through all three ERDI role tiers: Awareness, Operations, Technician (learn more about ERDI role classifications and operational pathways on our main ERDI Public Safety Diving page).
Course Facts
- Course name: ERDI Full Face Mask Operations
- Level: Public safety diving operational speciality
- Minimum prerequisites: Minimum age 18, ERD I certification (or equivalent), Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen Administration certification (or equivalent)
- Ratio: 4 students per ERDI Instructor
- Configuration: Same equipment as required for ERD I Dive, Full face mask system, Surface communications system where applicable, Redundant gas source, Public safety operational equipment
- Depth / environment: Limited-visibility operational environments, Black-water public safety diving, Cold-water and contaminated-water operational environments
- Format: Knowledge development + full face mask configuration + communications drills + practical operational dives + emergency-procedure exercises
- Duration: 1 day, 2 dives
What You’ll Learn
- Learn full face mask system configuration, communications procedures, operational safety protocols, emergency procedures
- Practice mask removal and replacement, emergency gas switching, communications drills, operational deployment procedures
- Develop operational discipline, situational awareness, equipment familiarity, and communications capability
- Conduct practical operational dives, emergency drills, and public safety operational exercises
- Apply full face mask operational procedures within realistic public safety diving environments
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old
- ERD I certification (or equivalent)
- Current emergency care and oxygen provider certification
- Be medically fit for diving
FAQ
Full face masks provide:
- environmental isolation,
- contamination reduction,
- integrated communications,
- thermal protection,
- and enhanced operational safety
during public safety diving operations.
Yes. Training includes:
- mask removal and replacement,
- emergency gas procedures,
- communications failures,
- and operational emergency-response drills.
Yes. The programme is specifically designed around:
- real-world public safety diving operations,
- operational communications,
- and emergency response deployment procedures.
Communications systems may be utilised depending on:
- operational configuration,
- instructor discretion,
- and agency procedures.
Upon successful completion of the ERDI Full Face Mask Ops Component, students will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and execute diving operations while utilising full face mask systems.
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