Deco Diver

This is the first real step on the tech diver training ladder. Although technically separate courses (with considerable overlap between them), in North America they are almost always taken as a combined program, in so far as you really need both to participate in the kind of tech diving most divers do here.

• As the name implies, the Deco Procedures portion of the program addresses what you do when your dives take you beyond recreational no-stop limits.

• The Advanced Nitrox portion addresses safely using EANx mixtures with PO2s in excess of 40 percent — which is essential in that, if you are going to do deco, the only common sense way to do it is by taking advantage of the shorter stop times and more effective off-gassing afforded by pure oxygen and oxygen-rich mixtures.

Divers should plan on completing the Tech Fundamentals course, or be able to document equivalent training/experience, prior to enrolling in this course.

Who?

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

• Are at least 18 years old.

• Nitrox Certified

• Have logged at least 25 dives beyond open water.
  

• 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 is involved? This course consists of:

• Self study.
• 2 classroom sessions.
• 1 pool session.
• 8 open water training dives.
• Ability to swim 50' while holding a single breath.
• Ability to swim 300 yards in full gear without stopping.
  

Where and When?

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

• Classroom sessions take place Monday through Saturday during store hours, at The Dive Shop. Sunday classes available upon request.
  

• Pool sessions take place during a classroom session, at The Dive Shop.

• Open-water training dives take place Saturday and Sunday. At least 4 dives will take place in a quarry and at least 4 dives will be off a charter boat.
  

Starting dates include:

• TBA
  

How Much?

How much does it cost? The course fee is $700.00 per person and includes:

• Instruction.
• TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures Manual.
  
• Certification card - if you successfully complete the course. Please understand this is not a guarantee.
  

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

• Nitrox C-card.
• Log Book.
• Quarry and Boat Charter Fees.
• Breathing gases used in the class.
  

What Equipment?

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

• Mask and suitable fins.
• Dry Suit and Thermal Underwear.
• Hood and Gloves.
  
• Double Cylinders with Isolation Manifold.
• V-Weight.
• Stainless Steel Back plate, Tech diving harness and air cell.
• Regulator configuration suitable for level of training.
• Depth gauge/timer or computer.
• Cutting tool.
• Dive tables and slate.
• Decompression Cylinder
• Lights.
• Wetnotes.

All of these items are available at The Dive Shop.

How to Enroll

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

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