Technical Dive Classes
The TDI Advanced Nitrox Course qualifies divers to use enriched air nitrox from
EAN 21 through EAN 100 to a depth of 40 metres/130 feet during dives hat do not
require staged decompression. Often taught in conjunction with the TDI
Decompression Procedures course, this can be considered the foundation of your
technical diving career. Advanced Nitrox is also a great course for those wanting
to extend their bottom times in shallower depths such as scientific diver, and a
must for SCR or CCR divers. The course cover topics like
Equipment requirements
Dive planning
Oxygen tracking
Blending methods
The TDI Decompression Procedures course prepares you for planned staged
decompression diving. With a maximum operating depth of 45m/150 feet, this
course is your first step beyond the normal sport diving limits. Your TDI Instructor
will provide you with valuable information and skills, among the topics covered are
Kit set-up
Equipment requirements
Decompression techniques
Decompression breathing gases
Gas management
Contingency planning
The TDI Decompressions Procedures course combined with the TDI Advanced
Nitrox course form the foundation of all other technical courses. After these two
courses and some additional experience, the stage has been set for you to move
onto additional technical levels.
Certain areas of the world provide spectacular dives at depths deeper than
39m/130 feet but you will not have access (or very limited access) to helium. The
TDI Extended Range course teaches you the proper techniques for utilizing
compressed air as a breathing gas and with a maximum depth of 55m/180 feet you
won’t have to miss those dives. The Extended Range course will cover topics and
skills such as
Equipment requirements and configuration
Decompression options
Use of surface marker buoys
Buddy rescue
Narcosis checks and management
Materials for this course include the TDI Extended Range Diving Manual and the
US Navy or Buhlmann Air Decompression Tables (made of vinyl for easy in-water
use and storage)