People regularly get asked which agency is the best, the answer is always the same, all have good and bad points the important consideration is who will be your instructor. Over the years thousands of courses have been taught by many different agencies and I believe that SDI/TDI has become the market leader around the world for recreational and technical diver training at all levels. I expect a good agency to provide me with good course materials and back up service and TDI do just that all over the world. The rest is then up to the job of the instructor to provide an informative well structured course.
In choosing a course outlined by TDI - Technical Diving International you will be recognized across the world as a competent Technical diver who has the necessary skills to plan and execute advanced level dives. If you have any questions related to TDI courses please do not hesitate to contact me.
TDI Intro to Tech
TDI’s Intro to Tech course is a new and welcome addition to curriculum of the world’s largest and most successful technical diving agency. Intro to Tech is intended to give experienced sport divers a simple, non-threatening glimpse at the techniques and skills used in technical diving. Participating in this course will give those divers a better understanding of the detailed planning and preparation required to make a successful and safe technical dive.
Student Prerequisites:
-Minimum age of eighteen (18) or fifteen (15) with parental consent.
-Have a minimum certification of SDI Advanced Diver, Advanced Adventure or equivalent.
-Show proof of twenty-five (25) logged open water dives.
This course is run over 3 days.
TDI Nitrox 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.
Student Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 15
• Have a Minimum certification of Open Water Diver or a current enrollment in an Open Water Diver course
This course is run over two full days, the first day is academic and looks at the benefits, risks, operational planning and equipment consideration for nitrox diving. Day one also takes a closer look at blending techniques and correct analysis as well as correct labeling of nitrox gases. Day 2 made up of two dives.
TDI Advanced Nitrox Course
The objective of this course is to train the divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for utilising EAN 21 through to 100 percent oxygen for dives not requiring staged decompression. To a depth of 40 msw (130fsw) this course can be combined with Decompression Procedures at the discretion of your instructor.
Student Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 15
• Minimum certification of TDI Nitrox Diver or equivalent
• Proof of 25 logged open water dives
This course is run over three days if taught stand alone or five days if combined with the TDI Decompression Procedures course. Students looking at moving into further technical diving courses will need Advanced Nitrox certifications to enrol on the higher technical dive courses.
TDI Decompression Procedures Course
This Course examines theory, methods and procedures of planned stage decompression diving. The objective of the course is to train divers how to plan and conduct standard staged decompression dives not exceeding a maximum depth of 150 fsw / 45 msw. During the course students will look at the most common equipment requirements, gear set-ups, decompression techniques and dive planning. Students are able to use EAN and Oxygen for decompression provided the gas mix is within their current certification level.
Student Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 18
• Minimum certification of open water diver
• Proof of 25 logged open water dives
This course is run over three days if it is taught stand alone or over five days if combined with the TDI Advanced Nitrox course. Consisting of two days theory, equipment workshop and three full days boat diving. Students taking the combined training will also require a basic nitrox certification to enrol onto the Advanced Nitrox course. See our main price list which shows you the course saving when combining the Advanced Nitrox course with the Decompression Procedures course.
TDI Extended Range Course
This course provides training and experience required to competently utilise air for dives up to 180 fsw, 55 msw that require stage decompression, utilising nitrox mixtures or oxygen during decompression. This course is the most rewarding course you may take as a diver and sets the foundations for all your future deep diving.
Student Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 18
• Minimum of 100 logged dives, of which 25 must be deeper than 100 fsw / 30 msw
• Certification as a TDI Advanced Nitrox and TDI Decompression Procedures Diver (or equivalent) are required
This course is run over four days and consists of one day of theory and equipment workshop if required plus three full day's boat diving with a total of six dives.
TDI Trimix Course
The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures of utilising custom oxygen / helium / nitrogen mixtures as breathing gases with no less than 18% Oxygen, and utilize Nitrox mixtures and Oxygen for decompression to a maximum depth of 60 msw (200 fsw). This course is for students looking at diving deeper reducing the effect of nitrogen narcosis and handling Oxygen Toxicity. This course has fast become the course of choice over the TDI Extended Range course.
Student Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 18
• Minimum certification as a TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and Decompression Procedures Diver (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 100 logged dives
This course is run over four days and consists of one day of theory and three days of diving. However, students who have already completed the Extended Range course may be credited two dives towards this course.
The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures of utilising custom oxygen / helium / nitrogen mixtures as breathing gases with less than 18% Oxygen, and utilize Nitrox mixtures and Oxygen for decompression to a maximum depth of 100 msw This course is for students looking at diving deeper reducing the effect of nitrogen narcosis and handling Oxygen Toxicity. This course is the highest diver rating achievable via the TDI course routes, it is extreme diving so therefore requires extreme levels of tuition. Students will master advanced planning techniques and open water skills required for this type of diving.
Student Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 18
• Minimum certification as an Extended Range Diver or Trimix Diver (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 100 logged dives
This course is run over five days and consists of one day of theory and four days of diving. However, students who have already completed the Extended Range course may be credited two dives towards this course at the discretion of the instructor.
TDI Technical Divemaster Course
This programme is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for an individual to lead certified Technical Divers in the open water environment. Many Sport divers and instructors wishing to open up more opportunities become Technical Divemasters as it helps advance dive theory and teaches more advanced diving techniques that employers are looking for in the business of diving.
Student Prerequisites:
• Minimum age of 18
• Candidates must be certified as a Sports Diver, Dive Master
• Must hold current CPR certification
• Have a current medical examination
• Minimum 50 logged dives
• Hold the Technical Diver Rating which they are applying for Divemaster in.
For example: A TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver, who is also a Sports Divemaster may receive a Technical Dive Master rating up to Advanced Nitrox. This course is run over five days and consists of one day of theory and four days of diving.
Open water certification
Cost $320.00
Private Open Water Diver
Conduct all training on a one to one ratio with the instructor
$400.00
SDI Nitrox
Learn the basics of nitrox and how to apply it to computer diving
Only 99.00
TDI Enriched Air/Nitrox Diver
Learn how to safely extend you bottom time
$150.00
Advanced Open Water Diver
Expand your diving knowledge with 3 elective specialty dives and deep diver and navigation diver
$250.00
Rescue Diver
Become the best dive buddy you can be and learn to assist other divers
$280.00
CPROX, First aid with AED and O2 Provider
Learn how to react to medical emergencies
$89.00
Dive Master
Take the first step in becoming a PADI diving professional
$385.00
Underwater Photography
Learn how to take underwater photos and capture those special moments
$145.00
Wreck Diver
(Advanced Diver Certification required)
Learn how to safely explore wrecks and look through the window into past. Even better, for an extra $100 charter fee take the class on the unique wrecks at the bottom of lake Huron.
$150.00
Deep Diver
Learn about the changes & diving procedures with increased depth
$150
Ice Diver
(Advanced Diver Certification required)
Become able to visit your dive sites under the ice
$195.00
Navigation Diver
Perfect your underwater navigation skills
$129.00
Night Diver
Learn the equipment & techniques needed to enjoy your favorite dive sites at night
$140.00
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Develop the ability to fine-tune your buoyancy and redistribute your weight to fully enjoy the weightlessness of SCUBA
$125
Search and Recovery Diver
Study different patterns & techniques to find lost “treasures”
$165.00
Equipment Specialist
Examine and understand the required maintenance for regulators, gauges, tanks, valves, BCDs and exposure suits
$95.00
Skin Diver
Learn proper entry & exit techniques, equipment selection, proper surface dives, snorkel clearing & much more. Learn to really appreciate the underwater world & enjoy your vacation much more.
$50.00
Scuba Review
Make sure that both you & your equipment made it through your non-diving period. This is a great way to sharpen your diving knowledge & skills before the season or trip
$80
Discover Scuba Diving
Now you can try SCUBA before you commit to an entire class
$85.00
Drift Diver
Learn to drift effortlessly along lakes, rivers and ocean
$95.00
O/W Referral
Complete the class room and confined water dives of the Open Water certification with us and the open water training elsewhere
$200.00
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