Introduction |
This course provides training and experience required to competently utilize air for dives up to 55m / 180ft that require staged decompression, utilizing Nitrox mixtures or oxygen during decompression. |
Course Objectives |
The objective of this course is to train divers in the proper techniques, equipment requirements, and hazards of deep air diving to a maximum of 55m / 180ft and utilizing Nitrox mixtures or oxygen for staged decompression. |
Qualifications of Graduates |
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in technical extended range diving activities without direct supervision so long as: - The diving activities approximate those of training
- The area of activities approximate those of training
- Environmental conditions approximate those of training
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are qualified to enroll in: - TDI Advanced Wreck Course
- TDI Entry Trimix Gas Course
- TDI Advanced Trimix Gas Course
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Student Pre-Requisites |
- Minimum age of 18
- Minimum of 100 logged dives, of which 25 must be deeper than 30m / 100ft or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor.
- Certification as a TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and TDI Decompression Procedures Diver (or equivalents) are required.
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Graduation Requirements |
In order to complete this course, students must: - Satisfactorily complete the TDI Extended Range Course written examination
- Complete all openwater requirements safely and efficiently
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgement concerning dive planning and execution.
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