Technical Sidemount Diver

The TDI Sidemount course introduces students to the world of technical diving while utilizing sidemounted primary cylinders as an alternative to the traditional back-mounted configuration. This course is designed as an introductory course to the TDI Advanced Nitrox course and the TDI Decompression Procedures Course. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with technical equipment configurations, to enhance open water diving skills (such as buoyancy, trim, and situational awareness), and to introduce students to advanced gas planning techniques within a no-decompression context.

• Course Duration: 2 days minimum + Elearning course online.
• Number of Dives: 3 dives minimum

Required Equipment: Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders

TDI Nitrox Diver

This is the entry-level certification course for recreational divers wishing to utilize enriched air nitrox (EAN) as a breathing gas. The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for using nitrox mixes from 22 through 40 percent oxygen content.

• Open/confined water dives not required - Course price is $250. When combined with other courses a special price of $150 for the course is given.

Decompression Procedures Diver

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 Full Cave Course. 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 / 150 feet. The most common equipment requirements, equipment set-up and decompression techniques are presented. Students are permitted to utilize enriched air nitrox (EAN) mixes or oxygen for decompression provided the gas mix is within their current certification level.

• Course Duration: 3 days minimum + Elearning course online.
• Number of Dives: 4 dives minimum
• Max Depth: 45 meters/ 150 feet

Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders

Trimix Diver / Advanced Trimix Diver

The TDI Trimix course provides the training required to competently and safely utilize breathing gases containing helium for dives that require staged decompression, utilizing nitrox and / or oxygen mixtures during decompression. 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.

• Trimix - Max Depth 60 metres / 200 feet
• Advanced Trimix - Max Depth 100 metres / 330 feet

• Course Duration: 4 days minimum + Elearning course online. (each course)
• Number of Dives: 4 dives minimum (Each Course)

Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders and rigging/regulators for multiple stages

Intro to Cave Diver

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of cave diving utilizing a single primary guide line. Introductory cave diving is the second level in the development of safe techniques for cave diving, directly building upon the cavern diver course. This introduction to cave diving is not intended to train divers for all facets of cave diving. The objective of this course is the perfection of skills taught in the cavern diving program, in addition to the adoption of additional techniques and procedures required for elementary cave dives

• Course Duration: 3 days Average+ E-learning course online.
• Number of Dives: 4 dives minimum

Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders

Full Cave Diver

This course is the third stage of training in the series of TDI’s Cave Diver development program. Advanced cave dive planning, the practical execution of different types of cave systems and scenarios divers encounter are presented. This cave diving course is not intended to prepare divers for evaluating all facets of cave diving. The objective of this course is to expand and critique previous skills accomplished in the TDI Cavern and Intro to Cave Diving programs. Emphasis is placed upon dive planning and skill perfection through actual cave penetration.

• Course Duration: 5 days Average + Elearning course online.
• Number of Dives: 8 dives minimum

Required Equipment: Back Mount or Sidemount Tec Rig Using Double Cylinders