TDI Decompression Procedures Diver
As sport divers planned decompression is not something that we do or have been taught. The TDI Decompression Procedures course prepares you for planned staged decompression diving. With a maximum operating depth of 45m/150 feet, this course is your first step beyond the normal sport diving limits. Your TDI Instructor will provide you with valuable information and skills, among the topics covered are:
- Kit set-up
- Equipment requirements
- Decompression techniques
- Decompression breathing gases
- Gas management
- Contingency planning
- Problem solving procedures
The TDI Decompressions Procedures course combined with the TDI Advanced Nitrox course form the foundation of all other technical courses. After these two courses and some additional experience, the stage has been set for you to move onto additional technical levels. Some of the materials you will be using include the TDI Divers Guide to Decompression Procedures, US Navy or Buhlmann Air Decompression Tables (made of vinyl for easy in-water use and storage)
Prerequisites
To enroll in the TDI Decompression Procedures, you must:
- Minimum age 18
- Minimum certification Advanced Diver or equivalent
- Provide proof of 25 logged open water dives
What is involved?
- Independent Study (home study)
- Knowledge Development (classroom)
- 4 Open Water Dives
What does it cost?
The TDI Decompression Procedures course costs $375 per student for groups of 2 or more and private courses are available for $450 per student. We schedule students together for group classes whenever possible unless a private class is specifically requested. The course tuition covers your instruction, books, and certification card. Equipment rental (if needed), tank fills, quarry fees, and charter fees are additional.
What Next?
Once you have completed the TDI Decompression Procedures course you may want to continue your training by taking the TDI Extended Range course or the TDI Entry Level Trimix.
