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Tech Fundamentals Course

Tech

Getting into technical diving involves the use of vastly different (and more complex) equipment than recreational diving does. Dive planning and procedures are vastly different as well.

To help ease this transition, we offer the Tech Fundamentals course, which provides a comprehensive introduction to the equipment and procedures tech divers use and follow.

As part of this program, students:

  • Are introduced to double cylinders, stage and deco bottles, back plates, harnesses and wings, and other tech-specific gear.
  • Experience the fundamentals of guideline and reel use.
  • Learn about the specialized dive planning and team procedures that are unique to tech diving.

This course provides an important foundation for subsequent levels of Tech training.

Who?

Who

Who Can Enroll? This course is open to divers who:

  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Are certified to the  level or equivalent.
  • Have logged at least dives.
  • Are able to either answer No to all questions on the standard Medical History form or secure a physician’s approval prior to the start of class.

    • What?

    What

    What is involved? This course consists of:

    • Self study.
    • 1 classroom session.
    •  pool sessions.
    •  open water training dives.

    Where and When?

    When

    Where and when do classes take place? Classes take place at the following places and times:

    • Classroom sessions take place at The Dive Shop
    • Pool sessions take place at The Dive Shop if needed.
    • Open-water training dives take place Saturday and Sunday.

    Starting dates include:

    • TBA

    How Much?

    How Much

    How much does it cost? The course fee is $ per person and includes:


    Students are responsible for supplying all of the equipment items listed below, plus:


    What Equipment?

    Equipment

    What equipment will you need? Students are responsible for supplying all of the equipment items listed below:

    • Mask and suitable fins.
    • Adequate exposure protection.
    • Cylinder configuration suitable for level of training.
    • Weight system, weights, if needed.
    • Tech diving harness and air cell.
    • Regulator configuration suitable for level of training.
    • Depth gauge/timer or computer.
    • Surface signal (safety tube).
    • Cutting tool.
    • Dive tables and slate.
    • Reel
    • Liftbag.

    All of these items are available at The Dive Shop.

    How to Enroll

    Sign Up

    Get Started Now: The best way to get started is to either call or visit The Dive Shop

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