Computer Nitrox
Diver Course
Melbourne
More than just a number on a tank.
Nitrox is one of the most practical specialties a diver can take. It helps you understand gas, plan dives more effectively, and use your computer properly instead of just pressing buttons and hoping for the best.
Practical specialty
Useful for local dives, travel dives, and everyday recreational diving rather than just collecting another certification.
Computer setup matters
Learn how to correctly set your dive computer for nitrox and understand what the settings actually mean.
Gas awareness
Build a stronger understanding of oxygen percentage, exposure limits, and maximum operating depth.
Analyse your own gas
Hands-on gas analysis gives you confidence in what you are breathing instead of relying blindly on labels.
Good travel upgrade
Nitrox is widely available on dive trips and liveaboards, making this certification useful well beyond local diving.
Strong foundation
It is a natural next step after Open Water and a useful bridge toward more advanced diving knowledge.
Quick Facts
- Course type: Computer Nitrox Diver specialty
- Nitrox range: 21% to 40% oxygen
- Format: Self-paced theory + classroom practical
- Duration: Approximately 4–6 hours
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver or equivalent
Who This Course Is For
- Open Water divers wanting a practical specialty
- Divers preparing for travel or liveaboards
- Divers wanting to use nitrox safely and correctly
- Anyone wanting better gas awareness and computer setup skills
What You’ll Learn
- What nitrox is and why divers use it
- Common mixes such as EAN32 and EAN36
- How to set your dive computer for nitrox
- Maximum operating depth and oxygen exposure limits
- How to analyse nitrox with an oxygen analyser
- How to verify the gas you are diving
- How to plan nitrox dives safely
- How to avoid oxygen toxicity mistakes
How the Course Works
Work through the self-paced theory to understand nitrox fundamentals, oxygen exposure, gas mixes and dive computer settings.
Join the classroom session for hands-on gas analysis and practical nitrox dive planning exercises.
Learn how to configure and use your dive computer properly for nitrox diving.
Finish with certification to use enriched air nitrox mixtures up to 40% oxygen.
What’s Included
- Self-paced online theory component
- Classroom gas analysis session
- Nitrox planning exercises
- Course registration
- Instructor guidance
- Certification processing
- Digital certification
- Useful practical specialty knowledge you will actually use
Course Requirements
- Minimum age: 18, or 12 with parental consent
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Required equipment: Dive computer capable of nitrox settings
- Basic comfort with dive planning concepts is helpful
- Suitable for recreational divers wanting practical knowledge
- Private course dates may be available on request
Private Course Option
Can’t make the listed public dates? Private nitrox course dates may be available by enquiry.
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