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TDI Technical Dive Courses

bulletAdvanced NITROX
bulletDecompression Procedures
bulletExtended Range
bulletEntry Trimix
bulletAdvanced Trimix
bulletAdvanced Wreck
bulletNITROX Gas Blender
bulletAdvanced Gas Blender
bulletTechnical Divemaster
 
Advanced NITROX
OUTLINE

This course examines the use of EAN 21 through 100% (oxygen) for optimal mixes to a depth of 130fsw/40msw. The object of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for utilizing EAN 21 through 100% (oxygen) for dives not requiring staged decompression . (Decompression techniques may be combined with this course at the discretion of the instructor).

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletMinimum age 15 (unless combined with Decompression Procedure - Minimum 18)
bulletNitrox Diver Certification. Proof of 25 logged dives on EANx.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletClassroom hours - 8 to 12
bullet4 Nitrox dives. Student divers must demonstrate use of a reel, lift bag, stage bottle and participate in an emergency gas supply loss scenario and rescue simulation of a diver experiencing underwater convulsions.
bulletWe recommend combining this course with a Blender Course.

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Decompression Procedures
OUTLINE

This course examines the theory, methods and procedures of planned stage decompression diving. The objective of this course is to train divers how to plan and conduct a standard staged decompression dive not exceeding a maximum depth of 150fsw/45msw unless taught in conjunction with advanced Nitrox, Extended Range or Advanced Wreck Courses. The most common equipment requirements, gear set-ups, decompression techniques and decompression mixtures (including oxygen and Nitrox) are presented.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletMinimum age 18
bulletMinimum certification of a Diver
bulletMinimum of 25 open water dives, or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, in the environment in which the course is being presented.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletThe recommended number of classroom / briefing hours is 6
bulletOpen water Dives 4 decompression dives with a minimum accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The following equipment is required for each student:

bulletPrimary Cylinder(s) Cylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption.
bulletDecompression Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for the planned dive and student gas consumption with submersible pressure gauge
bulletLabeled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletDepth gauge and automatic bottom timer and or dive computer
bulletRegulator(s)
bulletPrimary and alternate 2nd stage required on all primary cylinders
bulletSubmersible pressure gauges are required on all primary cylinders
bulletBuoyancy Compensator(s) adequate for equipment configuration
bulletJon-line and other rigging lines as dictated by site conditions
bulletAscent Reel with Lift Bag /Surface Marker Buoy
bulletAdequate for maximum planned depth
bulletMinimum of 50 lb lift bag
bulletExposure Suit adequate for the open water environment
bulletUnderwater Slate

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Extended Range
OUTLINE

This course provides the training and experience required to competently utilize air for dives up to 180 fsw/55msw that require staged decompression, utilizing Nitrox mixtures and oxygen during decompression.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletMinimum age 18
bulletMinimum certification of TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and TDI Decompression Procedures Diver
bulletMinimum of 100 open water dives, 25 dives must be to depths greater than 100 fsw.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletThe recommended number of classroom / briefing hours is 6
bulletOpen water Dives 4 decompression dives with a minimum accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The following equipment is required for each student:

bulletPrimary Cylinder(s) Cylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption.
bulletDecompression Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for the planned dive and student gas consumption with submersible pressure gauge
bulletLabeled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletDepth gauge and automatic bottom timer and or dive computer
bulletRegulator(s)
bulletPrimary and alternate 2nd stage required on all primary cylinders
bulletSubmersible pressure gauges are required on all primary cylinders
bulletBuoyancy Compensator(s) adequate for equipment configuration
bulletJon-line and other rigging lines as dictated by site conditions
bulletAscent Reel with Lift Bag /Surface Marker Buoy
bulletAdequate for maximum planned depth
bulletMinimum of 50 lb lift bag
bulletExposure Suit adequate for the open water environment
bulletUnderwater Slate

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Entry Trimix
OUTLINE

This course provides the training required to competently and safely utilize breathing gasses containing helium for dives that require staged decompression, utilizing Nitrox and/or oxygen mixtures during decompression to a maximum depth of 200fsw/60msw.

The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures of utilizing custom The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures of utilizing custom oxygen / helium / nitrogen mixtures as breathing gases.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletMinimum age of 18
bulletMinimum certification as a TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and Decompression Procedures Diver (or equivalent).
bulletMinimum of 100 logged dives or equivalent at the discretion of the instructor.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletClassroom Briefing - 1 Hour
bulletOpen water Dives
bullet4 with a minimum accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes, with at least two dives deeper than 130 fsw /40 msw
bulletTwo dives may be credited from the Extended Range course or equivalent at the discretion of the Instructor
bulletWe recommend combining this course with the Advanced Gas Blender Course.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The following equipment is required for each student:

bulletBottom Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption
bulletDual outlet valve, double manifold or independent doubles
bulletLabelled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletDecompression Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption
bulletLabelled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletSuit Inflation Cylinder (required for dry suit divers only)
bulletRegulators
bulletPrimary and primary redundant required on all bottom mix cylinder(s)
bulletSubmersible pressure gauges are required on all primary / bottom mix cylinders
bulletA contingency use long hose second stage should be designated and appropriately rigged to facilitate air sharing at depth if necessary
bulletIt is strongly recommended that 3 required regulators be all DIN or all yoke.
bulletBuoyancy Compensator(s) adequate for equipment configuration
bulletRedundant Depth and Timing Devices - Air decompression computers allowed for use as depth and timing devices
bulletRedundant Light System if required by site
bulletAscent Reel with Lift Bag/Surface Marker Buoy
bulletAdequate for maximum planned depth
bulletMinimum of 50 lb. lift bag (a dump valve highly recommended)
bulletExposure suit adequate for the open water environment
bulletLine Cutting Device
bulletUnderwater Slate (for decompression / contingency tables)

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Advanced Trimix
OUTLINE

This course provides the training required to competently and safely utilize breathing gasses containing helium for dives that require staged decompression, utilizing Nitrox and/or oxygen mixtures during decompression to a maximum depth of 330fsw/100msw.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletMinimum age of 18
bulletMinimum certification as an Extended Range Diver or Entry Level Trimix Diver (or equivalent)
bulletMinimum of 100 logged dives or equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, with 25 deeper that 100FSW (30msw).
bulletPrior logged experience with double cylinders and any unfamiliar equipment (e.g dry suits).

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletClassroom Briefing 1 Hour
bulletOpen water Dives
bullet4 with a minimum accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes, with at least two dives deeper than 180 fsw /40 msw
bulletTwo dives may be credited from the Extended Range course or equivalent at the discretion of the Instructor
bulletWe recommend combining this course with the Advanced Gas Blender Course.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The following equipment is required for each student:

bulletBottom Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption
bulletDual outlet valve, double manifold or independent doubles
bulletLabelled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletTravel Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption
bulletLabelled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletDecompression Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption
bulletLabelled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletSuit Inflation Cylinder (required for dry suit divers only)
bulletRegulators
bulletPrimary and primary redundant required on all bottom mix cylinder(s)
bulletSubmersible pressure gauges are required on all primary / bottom mix cylinders
bulletA contingency use long hose second stage should be designated and appropriately rigged to facilitate air sharing at depth if necessary
bulletIt is strongly recommended that 4 required regulators be all DIN or all yoke.
bulletBuoyancy Compensator(s) adequate for equipment configuration
bulletRedundant Depth and Timing Devices - Air decompression computers allowed for use as depth and timing devices
bulletRedundant Light System if required by site
bulletAscent Reel with Lift Bag/Surface Marker Buoy
bulletAdequate for maximum planned depth
bulletMinimum of 50 lb. lift bag (a dump valve highly recommended)
bulletExposure suit adequate for the open water environment
bulletLine Cutting Device
bulletUnderwater Slate (for decompression / contingency tables)

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Advanced Wreck
OUTLINE

This course provides the training and experience to competently conduct advanced wreck dives. This program includes penetration skills and techniques to a maximum depth of 55 msw (180 fsw).  The objective of the course is to train divers in the proper techniques , equipment requirements and hazards of wreck diving.

Topics include: guideline use and following, Emergency procedures, equipment considerations, dive procedures, hazards of wreck diving and overhead environments, penetration lines, research and locating, and contingency planning.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletMinimum age of 18
bulletCertified as an Advanced Open Water Diver
bulletProof of at least 50 dives.
bulletCertified as Basic Wreck or Cavern or Equivalent.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletMinimum classroom and briefing of 8 hours
bullet6 penetration/overhead dives and an accumulated bottom time of one hundred minutes.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The following equipment is required for each student:

bulletBottom Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption
bulletDual outlet valve, double manifold or independent doubles
bulletLabelled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletTravel Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption
bulletLabelled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletDecompression Mix Cylinder(s)
bulletCylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption
bulletLabelled in accordance with TDI Standards
bulletSuit Inflation Cylinder (required for dry suit divers only)
bulletRegulators
bulletPrimary and primary redundant required on all bottom mix cylinder(s)
bulletSubmersible pressure gauges are required on all primary / bottom mix cylinders
bulletA contingency use long hose second stage should be designated and appropriately rigged to facilitate air sharing at depth if necessary
bulletIt is strongly recommended that 4 required regulators be all DIN or all yoke.
bulletBuoyancy Compensator(s) adequate for equipment configuration
bulletRedundant Depth and Timing Devices - Air decompression computers allowed for use as depth and timing devices
bulletLight Systems
bulletPrimary
bulletBackup
bulletAscent Reel with Lift Bag/Surface Marker Buoy
bulletAdequate for maximum planned depth
bulletMinimum of 50 lb. lift bag (a dump valve highly recommended)
bulletExposure suit adequate for the open water environment
bulletLine Cutting Device
bulletUnderwater Slate (for decompression / contingency tables)
bulletReels
bulletPrimary penetration reel
bulletSafety reel

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NITROX Gas Blender
OUTLINE

This course enables the successful candidate to engage in the preparation of high quality scuba gases. The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper procedures needed for the preparation and blending of high quality gases.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletMinimum age of 18

QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in the blending of Nitrox gases, without direct supervision

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletClassroom Hours - 2
bulletCandidates must successfully blend and analyse five cylinders of Nitrox gas.

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Advanced Gas Blender
OUTLINE

The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper procedures needed for the preparation and blending of high quality TRIMIX gasses.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletMinimum age 18
bulletCertified Nitrox Diver and Nitrox Blender

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletClassroom hours - 8
bulletResponsibility of the Gas Blender.  Gases of Diving.  Oxygen Handling.  Gas Production Equipment.  Mixing Techniques.  Oxygen Analysis. Cylinder Handling and Sign Out.
bulletHands On blending Trimix

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Technical Divemaster
OUTLINE

This program is designed to develop the skills and Knowledge necessary for an individual to lead certified Technical divers in the open water environment.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE

bulletBe a minimum age of eighteen (18).
bulletHold a certification as a sport Diver Dive Master.
bulletHold current CPR and First Aid Certification.
bulletHave a current medical examination.
bulletProof of fifty ( 50 ) logged open water dives.
bulletHold the Technical Diver Rating in which you are applying for Dive Master certification.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

bulletFour dives are required with a minimum accumulated bottom time of one hundred (100) minutes.
bulletThe Minimum Number of classroom and briefing hours is ten ( 10 ).

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