TDI Courses
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Nitrox Diver Course
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 twenty two (22) to forty (40) percent oxygen content.
Qualifications of Graduates.Upon successful completion of this course:
1. Graduates may engage in diving activities utilizing EAN-22 to EAN-40 without direct supervision.
Graduates would be qualified to enroll in:
1. TDI Advanced Nitrox Course.
2. TDI Decompression Procedures Course.
3. TDI Semi-closed Rebreather Course.
Student Pre-Requisites
The student must:
1. Be a minimum age of fifteen (15).
2. Have a Minimum certification of Open Water Diver or a current enrollment in an Open Water Diver course.
Course Structure and Duration
Open Water Execution:
1. Two (2) Nitrox dives are recommended but are not required.
Advanced Nitrox Diver Course
This course examines the use of EAN-21 through one hundred (100) percent oxygen for optimal mixes to a depth of forty (40) msw / one hundred thirty (130) fsw. The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for utilizing EAN-21 through one hundred (100) percent oxygen for dives not requiring staged decompression. Decompression techniques may be combined with this course at the discretion of the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities utilizing EAN-21 through one hundred (100) percent oxygen without direct supervision so long as:
1. The diving activities approximate those of training.
2. The areas of activities approximate those of training.
3. Environmental conditions approximate those of training.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are qualified to enroll in:
1. TDI Decompression Procedures Course.
2. TDI Extended Range Course.
Student pre-requisites
The student must:
1. Be a minimum age of fifteen (15).
2. Have a minimum certification of TDI Nitrox Diver (or equivalent).
3. Show poof of twenty-five (25) logged open water dives.
4. If this course is taught in conjunction with the TDI Decompression Procedures Course, then the minimum age is eighteen (18).
Course structure and duration
Open Water Execution:
1. Four (4) dives are required \with a minimum accumulated bottom time of one hundred (100) minutes.
2. If Advanced Nitrox is taught in conjunction with Decompression Procedures only a total of six (6) dives are required.
3. Only two (2) dives from Advanced Wreck course may be credited towards the total dives required.
Decompression Procedures Diver Course
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 such TDI courses as Advanced Nitrox, Advanced Wreck, or Extended Range.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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 150 fsw / 45 msw unless taught in conjunction with the Extended Range Course. The most common equipment requirements, gear set-up, and decompression techniques are presented. Students are permitted to utilize Enriched Air nitrox mixes or oxygen for decompression provided the gas mix is within their current certification level.
QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
A. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in
decompression diving activities without direct supervision so long as:
1. The diving activities approximate those of training
2. The area of activities approximate those of training
3. Environmental conditions approximate those of training
B. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are qualified to enroll in:
1. TDI Advanced Nitrox Course
2. TDI Extended Range Course
3. TDI Advanced Wreck Course
4. TDI Entry Level Trimix
STUDENT PRE-REQUISITES
A. Minimum age 18
B. Minimum certification of diver
C. Minimum of 25 open water dives, or the equivalent at the discretion of the
instructor, in the environment in which the course is being presented
REQUIRED COURSE MINIMUMS
A. The recommended number of classroom / briefing hours is 6
B. Open water Dives 4 decompression dives with a minimum accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes
Extended Range Diver Course
This course provides training and experience required to competently utilize air for dives up to 180 fsw I 55 msw that require staged decompression, utilizing nitrox mixtures or oxygen during decompression.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objective of this course is to train divers in the proper techniques, equipment requirements, and hazards of deep air diving to a maximum of 180 fsw / 55 msw and utilizing nitrox mixtures or oxygen for staged decompression.
QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
A. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in
technical extended range diving activities without direct supervision so long as:
1. The diving activities approximate those of training
2. The area of activities approximate those of training
3. Environmental conditions approximate those of training
B. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are qualified to enroll in:
1. TDI Advanced Wreck Course
2. TDI Entry Trimix Gas Course
3. TDI Advanced Trimix Gas Course
STUDENT PRE-REQUISITES
A. Minimum age of 18
B. Minimum of 100 logged dives, of which 25 must be deeper than 100 fsw / 30 msw, or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor.
C. Certification as a TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and TDI Decompression
Procedures Diver (or equivalents) are required.
REQUIRED COURSE MINIMUMS
A. Classroom / Briefing Hours - 8
B. Openwater Dives - 6 with a minimum accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes. All dives must be deeper than 100 fsw / 30 msw with four dives deeper than 130 fsw / 40 msw. (No more than 2 dives may be credited from previous training)
Trimix Diver Course
The TDI Entry Level 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 to a maximum depth of 200 fsw /60 msw.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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.
QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in technical diving activities utilizing custom Trimix mixtures without direct supervision so long as:
1. The diving activities approximate those of training
2. The area of activities approximate those of training
3. Environmental conditions approximate those of training
STUDENT PRE-REQUISITES
A. Minimum age of 18
B. Minimum certification as a TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and Decompression Procedures Diver (or equivalent)
C. Minimum of 100 logged dives or equivalent at the discretion of the instructor
REQUIRED COURSE MINIMUMS
A. Classroom I Briefing Hours - 8
B. Open water Dives
1. 4 with a minimum accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes, with at least two dives deeper than 130 fsw /40 msw
2. Two dives may be credited from the Extended Range course or equivalent at the discretion of the Instructor
Advanced Trimix Diver Course
The TDI Advanced 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 to a maximum depth of one hundred (100) msw / three hundred and thirty (330) fsw. 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.
Qualifications of Graduates
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in technical diving activities utilizing custom Trimix mixtures without direct supervision as long as:
1. The diving activities approximate those of training.
2. The area of activities approximates those of training.
3. Environmental conditions approximate those of training.
Student Pre-Requisites
The student must:
1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
2. Have a minimum certification as an Extended Range Diver or Entry Level Trimix Diver (or
equivalent).
3. Show proof a minimum of one hundred (100) logged dives with 25 deeper than one hundred (100)
feet/ thirty (30) meters.
4. Prior logged experience w/ double cylinders and any other unfamiliar equipment. I.E. Dry suit
Course Structure and Duration
Open Water Execution:
1. Four (4) dives with a minimum accumulated bottom time of one hundred (100) minutes
2. At least two (2) dives should be deeper than fifty five (55) msw / one hundred eighty (180) fsw.
Course Structure:
1. TDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and
their skill level.
Duration:
1. The minimum number of classroom and briefing hours is eight (8).
Advanced Wreck Diver Course
This course provides training and experience to competently conduct advanced wreck dives. This program includes penetration skills and techniques. Depths shall not exceed the level in which the diver is trained and competent, but in no case shall the maximum depth in this program exceed 180 fsw/55 msw.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objective of this course is to train divers in the proper techniques, equipment requirements and hazards of wreck diving.
QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in wreck diving activities without direct supervision so long as:
1. The diving activities approximate those of training
2. The area of activities approximate those of training
3. Environmental conditions approximate those of training
rSTUDENT PRE-REQUISITES
A. Minimum of 18 years of age
B. Minimum certification as an advanced sport diver with at least 50 logged dives, or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor
REQUIRED COURSE MINIMUMS
A. Classroom / Briefing Hours - 8
B. Open water Dives 4 penetration / overhead dives with an accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes.