TDI Intro to Tech is an entry-level course designed for divers who want to explore the world of technical diving. Here is some information about TDI Intro to Tech:
- Course Overview: TDI Intro to Tech provides divers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely engage in basic technical diving activities. It serves as a stepping stone for divers looking to progress into more advanced technical diving courses.
- Prerequisites: To enrol in the TDI Intro to Tech course, divers must be certified as an Open Water Diver or equivalent. They should also have a minimum of 25 logged dives and be at least 18 years old.
- Course Content: The course covers various topics, including equipment configuration, gas management, and basic decompression procedures. Divers learn about different equipment setups, such as backplate and wing systems, and the importance of redundancy and streamlining.
- Skills Development: During the course, divers will participate in confined water sessions and open water dives to practice essential skills. This includes buoyancy control, gas sharing procedures, gas management, and basic decompression techniques.
- Classroom Sessions: Along with practical training, divers will engage in classroom sessions to learn about dive planning, gas selection, and decompression theory. These sessions also cover topics such as dive tables, dive computers, and emergency procedures.
- Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, divers receive the TDI Intro to Tech certification. This certification allows them to progress to more advanced technical diving courses offered by TDI.
- Safety Emphasis: Safety is a key focus throughout the TDI Intro to Tech course. Divers are trained to be mindful of gas management, equipment redundancy, and proper dive planning to ensure safe and responsible technical diving practices.
It’s important to note that the TDI Intro to Tech course provides a foundation for technical diving, but it does not cover advanced decompression diving or the use of mixed gases. Divers interested in pursuing deeper and more complex dives can progress to higher-level TDI courses such as TDI Advanced Nitrox and TDI Decompression Procedures.
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