TDI Tec Courses

GOING BEYOND – Courses for Open Circuit Technical Deep Diving.

Technical Diving International, TDI, was formed in 1995 and is now the world’s largest technical diving agency offering all levels of technical courses from Nitrox to Mixed Gas Rebreather.

Please note that not all courses include diving equipment. You can hire equipment from our dive center in Gozo, or bring your personal diving equipment.

TDI INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL DIVING

Introduces students to the world of technical diving. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with technical equipment configurations, to enhance open water diving skills (such as buoyancy, trim & situational awareness), and to introduce students to advanced gas planning techniques within a no-decompression context. Maximum depth 23 metres.

TDI NITROX DIVER

This entry-level certification course is for recreational divers who wish to utilise enriched air nitrox (EAN) as a breathing gas. You will learn the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for using nitrox mixes from 22% through to 40% oxygen content. No dives are required for certification; however, we would highly recommend that you make at least a couple of dives using Nitrox to put into practice the knowledge you have gained.

Optional supervised Nitrox Dives for an additional €30 per dive.

TDI ADVANCED NITROX DIVER

This course examines the use of EAN-21 through 100% Oxygen for optimal mixes to a depth of 40 metres. Upon successful completion graduates may engage in diving activities utilizing EAN-21 through 100% Oxygen.

TDI DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURES:

This course examines the theory, methods and procedures of planned stage decompression diving. This program is designed as a stand-alone course or it may be taught in conjunction with TDI Advanced Nitrox, Advanced Wreck or Extended Range courses. 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 45 metres, unless taught in conjunction with the TDI Extended Range Course.

TDI HELITROX

Helitrox course examines the theory, methods & procedures for planned stage decompression diving utilising helium in the breathing mix. Is designed as a stand-alone course or can be taught in conjunction with TDI Advanced Nitrox. Maximum depth 45 metres. Upon successful completion students are permitted to utilise Enriched Air Nitrox and helium mixes with no greater than 20% helium content.

TDI EXTENDED RANGE

This course provides the training and experience required to competently utilise air for dives up to 55 metres that require staged decompression, utilising nitrox mixtures or oxygen during decompression.

TDI ENTRY LEVEL (NORMOXIC) TRIMIX

Trimix Diver course provides the training required to competently and safely utilise breathing gases containing helium for dives that require staged decompression, utilising nitrox and/or oxygen mixes during decompression dives to a maximum depth of 60 metres. Gas mixes are not to have any less than 18% oxygen.

TDI ADVANCED TRIMIX DIVER

The pinnacle of open circuit diver training, only a tiny fraction of the diving population will ever have the dedication to reach this level. The Advanced Trimix course provides the training required to competently and safely utilise breathing gases containing helium for dives that require staged decompression, utilising nitrox and/or oxygen mixtures during decompression to a maximum depth of 100 metres.

SDI/TDI TECHNICAL SIDEMOUNT

This course is designed to teach certified divers how to safely utilise side-mounted primary cylinders. This course can be combined with other TDI courses, e.g. Decompression Procedures, Extended Range, Trimix & Advanced Trimix.

TDI NITROX GAS BLENDER

The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper techniques, equipment requirements and hazards involved.

TDI ADVANCED GAS BLENDER

This course enables the successful candidates to engage in the blending of oxygen and helium based gases. The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper procedures needed for the preparation and blending of high quality nitrox and trimix gases for use in technical diving.

SDI SOLO DIVER

Solo diving, once discouraged by most certification agencies, is now seen by many experienced divers and some certification agencies as an acceptable practice for those suitably trained and experienced. The Solo Diver course stresses proper planning, personal limitations and accident prevention, as well as the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for solo diving.

TDI standards stipulate that it is mandatory that all students have their own course manuals for use during the course & to retain for reference afterwards. It is HIGHLY recommended that you read the course materials and complete the relevant Knowledge Reviews prior to your arrival. This way we are able to reduce the time spent in the classroom and concentrate on developing and implementing your new technical diving skills. Should you wish we can arrange for your course manual(s) to be posted to your home address which gives you plenty of time for you to study prior to your arrival.

The technical courses and organised technical diving that we offer at Gozo Aqua Sports often result in you operating at depths that are not covered by standard holiday insurance. In most cases you will find that even your normal scuba diving insurance is restrictive. It is a requirement that any diver wishing to use our services must carry the relevant personal insurance and without this we will unfortunately not be able to accommodate you.

Our prices are in Euro € and are valid until March 2020.