PADI Tec Gas Blender
Control gas production, manage oxygen safely, and produce nitrox with precision
Duration
1 day
Max Depth
Not applicable (non-diving course)
Level
Technical Support / Gas Management
Next Step
PADI Tec Trimix Blender
Overview
The PADI Tec Gas Blender course trains divers and professionals to safely and accurately produce enriched air nitrox mixtures.
As technical diving expands, the ability to blend gas becomes a critical operational skill within any dive center or expedition environment. This course focuses on blending methods, oxygen handling, and gas analysis to ensure safe and precise gas production.
At N9BO℠, this programme is positioned as an operational capability — giving you direct control over gas quality, safety, and consistency in both recreational and technical diving environments.
Course Facts
- Course name: PADI Tec Gas Blender
- Level: Technical support / gas blending course
- Minimum prerequisites: Minimum age 18, PADI Enriched Air Diver (or equivalent)
- Ratio: Academic and practical workshop – no fixed ratio, based on facility and instructor supervision (small groups recommended for quality training)
- Configuration: Gas blending systems including compressors, oxygen supply, cylinders, and analyser
- Depth / environment: Not applicable (non-diving course)
- Format: Academic development + practical blending sessions
- Duration: 1 day with theory and hands-on blending practice (no dives required)
What You’ll Do
- Blend enriched air nitrox using different methods.
- Understand oxygen and nitrogen properties and associated hazards.
- Apply blending techniques such as partial pressure and continuous flow.
- Analyse gas mixtures and verify oxygen content.
- Label, log, and manage cylinders safely.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or equivalent).
- Be medically fit to participate in training activities.
FAQ
This course is for divers, dive professionals, and technicians who want to safely blend gases for recreational and technical diving operations.
Yes. You must be at least an Enriched Air Diver, as the course builds on understanding oxygen exposure and nitrox use.
No. This programme is limited to nitrox gas blending. Helium and trimix blending are not included and require additional mixed-gas training, which is covered in the PADI Tec Trimix Blender course.
You will be required to produce five gas blends and analyse each to ensure accuracy within approximately ±1% of the target mix.
You will be qualified to blend nitrox gas for certified divers, within the limits of your training and local regulations.
Ready to Take Control of Your Gas?
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Go Pro with PADI Tec Gas Blender Instructor
Advance your operational role with the PADI Tec Gas Blender Instructor rating. This qualification allows you to teach gas blending, training divers and professionals to produce nitrox and trimix safely and consistently.
