TDI Advanced Trimix Diver

TDI ADVANCED TRIMIX DIVER COURSE 

The TDI Advanced Trimix Diver Course is the top level of training for open circuit divers wishing to dive to depths as deep as 100 metres/330 feet utilizing hypoxic levels of oxygen (below 17 percent). This course is perhaps one of the most informative and challenging of all of the TDI open circuit courses. Upon completion, you will be among some of the most elite divers, capable of doing and seeing more while diving than any other divers out there.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

• The TDI Extended Range or Trimix Diver looking to:
• Extend their depth range
• Advance their technical diving education

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age 18
• Minimum certification of TDI Extended Range or Trimix Diver or equivalent
• Show proof of 100 logged dives, 25 must be deeper than 30metres/100feet
• Appropriate theory for the course. This can be assigned to you on payment of the deposit

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO LEARN

• Advanced decompression dive planning including:
• Gas planning based on equivalent narcotic depths, nitrogen and helium absorption and elimination, CNS and OTU limits, isobaric counter diffusion, volume requirements, etc.
• Use of hypoxic gasses
• HPNS and isobaric counter diffusion
• Decompression gas choices
• Tables vs. personal dive computers
• Emergency and contingency planning (equipment failure, omitted decompression, etc.)
• Decompression diving procedures
• Equipment selection
• Pre-dive checks and drills
• Stress analysis and mitigation
• Following a decompression schedule
• Gas switching
• Team awareness and communication
• SMB/lift bag deployment
• Proper trim, buoyancy and fining techniques
• Management of multiple (minimum of 3) decompression/stage cylinders
• Emergency procedures (equipment failures, catastrophic gas loss, omitted decompression, navigational errors, injured/unconscious diver, etc)
• Equipment considerations, cylinder labelling, analysing trimix nitrox and mixes, and gas blending procedures

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Ability to conduct technical diving activities using custom trimix mixtures without direct supervision, so long as the following limits are adhered to:
  • The diving activities approximate those of training
  • The areas of activities approximate those of training
  • Environmental conditions approximate those of training

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactorily complete the TDI Advanced Trimix course written examination with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the instructor
• Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently
• Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

Human Factors in Diving: The essentials

This 3-hour online class is a great starting point to find out why we make mistakes and how we can reduce the likelihood of an accident or adverse event occurring. We dive into decision making, situational awareness, communication and cooperation skills, and crucially, their interdependence. Using case studies and practical exercise, we bring the topic to life. Want to gain a quick but valuable insight? 

Contact us on info@techwise.com.mt for more information.

PAY YOUR DEPOSIT

To enrol onto this course, you will need to pay your deposit in advance so we can register and send you the course materials. You will need the materials to ensure you are prepared to start your training when you arrive at Techwise for your course. If this is what you want to do click DEPOSIT and then the BUY IT NOW button. *The full course price may be subjected to changes due to gas prices*

HELIUM; Malta is a small island in the middle of the Mediterranean, at times the availability of Helium and its price can fluctuate.

Therefore, it is IMPERATIVE that you check current prices for all helium/mixed gases courses.