You have decided technical diving is for you and began to master your in water skills. Now you are ready for the dreaded decompression stops and safely diving to 150'

*This course can be combined with TDI's ADVANCED NITROX

Who this course is for:

• The certified Advanced Diver looking to expand their knowledge of decompression theory and diving techniques

• The certified Advanced Diver who is interested in extending their bottom time

• The certified Advanced Diver who has interest in moving forward with technical diving education

Course prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18

• Minimum certification of SDI Advanced Adventure Diver, Advanced Diver, or equivalent

• Proof of 25 logged open water dives

What you can expect to learn:

• Decompression dive planning including:

  • Decompression gas choices

  • Tables vs. personal dive computers

  • Emergency and contingency planning (equipment failure, omitted decompression, etc.)

• Decompression diving procedures

  • Equipment selection

  • Pre-dive checks and drills

  • Stress analysis and mitigation

  • Following a decompression schedule

  • Gas switching

  • Team awareness and communication

  • SMB/lift bag deployment

• Proper trim, buoyancy and finning techniques

• Emergency procedures (equipment failures, catastrophic gas loss, omitted decompression, navigational errors, etc.)

• Equipment considerations, cylinder labeling, analyzing nitrox mixtures, and gas blending procedures

What’s in it for you?

• Ability to conduct decompression diving activities without direct supervision provided:

  • The diving activities approximate those of training

  • The areas of activities approximate those of training

  • Environmental conditions approximate those of training

• Ability to enroll in TDI Advanced Nitrox, TDI Extended Range, TDI Advanced Wreck, TDI Trimix courses

TDI Decompression Diver minimum certification requirements:

• Satisfactorily complete the TDI Decompression Procedures course written examination

• Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently

• Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

Our courses are scheduled with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 students to ensure quality student instruction and attention while providing the opportunity to learn true team diving and planning. This course consists of eLearning, classroom sessions each dive day, and a minimum of 3 days of diving.

Enrollment in this course does not guarantee certification. Students must perform all skills and knowledge assessments at a level above what is expected in recreational courses. We will not issue a certification to divers who are a threat to themselves or others. 

Pricing

eLearning and classroom- $750

Open Water Dives- This course requires 4 open water dives, unless combined with the TDI ADVANCED NITROX course. If combined a minimum of 6 dives is required. While the minimum is 6 dives, most students require 8 in order to be fully prepared to conduct dives involving decompression obligations. Cost for open water dives vary based on location and site availability. 

• Equipment Requirements- At Divers Below Scuba we believe once you have reached the level of TDI's ADVANCED NITROX  and DECO PROCEDURES you should have your own equipment. Rental gear will be available in very limited circumstances. At this point in your technical journey you are expected to quickly and confidently respond to in water emergencies. In order to do so, you must be extremely comfortable with your gear. This cannot be accomplished utilizing rental equipment. 

  • • Gear Requirements

Please See Below Technical Training Course Guide

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