Decompression Procedures Diver Course

Decompression Procedures Diver Course
This course examines the theory, methods and procedures of planned stage decompression diving. This program is designed as a stand-alone course or it may be taught in conjunction with such TDI courses as Advanced Nitrox, Advanced Wreck, or Extended Range.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objective of this course is to train divers how to plan and conduct a standard staged decompression dive not exceeding a maximum depth of 150 fsw / 45 msw unless taught in conjunction with the Extended Range Course. The most common equipment requirements, gear set-up, and decompression techniques are presented. Students are permitted to utilize Enriched Air nitrox mixes or oxygen for decompression provided the gas mix is within their current certification level.
QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
A. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in decompression diving activities without direct supervision so long as: 1 The diving activities approximate those of training 2 The area of activities approximate those of training 3 Environmental conditions approximate those of training B. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are qualified to enroll in: 1 TDI Advanced Nitrox Course 2 TDI Extended Range Course 3 TDI Advanced Wreck Course 4 TDI Entry Level Trimix
STUDENT PRE-REQUISITES
A. Minimum age 18 B. Minimum certification of diver C. Minimum of 25 open water dives, or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor, in the environment in which the course is being presented
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REQUIRED COURSE MINIMUMS

A. The recommended number of classroom / briefing hours is 6 B. Open water Dives 4 decompression dives with a minimum accumulated bottom time of 100 minutes
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is required for each student A. Primary Cylinder(s) Cylinder volume appropriate for planned dive and student gas consumption. B. Decompression Mix Cylinder(s) 1 Cylinder volume appropriate for the planned dive and student gas consumption with submersible pressure gauge 2 Labeled in accordance with TDI Standards C. Depth gauge and automatic bottom timer and I or dive computer D. Regulator(s) 1 Primary and alternate 2nd stage required on all primary cylinders 2 Submersible pressure gauges are required on all primary cylinders E. Buoyancy Compensator(s) adequate for equipment configuration F. Jon-line and other rigging lines as dictated by site conditions G. Ascent Reel with Lift Bag /Surface Marker Buoy 1 Adequate for maximum planned depth 2 Minimum of 50 lb lift bag H. Exposure Suit adequate for the open water environment I. Underwater Slate
REQUIRED OPEN WATER SKILLS
The following open water skills must be completed by the student during open water dives. A. Demonstrate adequate pre-dive planning 1. Limits based on personal and team gas consumption 2. Exact dive and decompression profile
B. Properly execute the planned dive within all pre-determined limits 1 Assembly of diver carried equipment 2 Proper descent / ascent rates 3 Proper staged stop procedures 4 Monitoring of decompression status equipment (tables, computers, equipment) C. Contingency Situations & Problem Solving (as appropriate by instructor) 1 Omitted decompression 2 Extended bottom time profiles with increased decompression and re-calculated schedules. 3 Failure to deploy lift bag and reel 4 Missed up-line or missed boat anchor 5 Loss of decompression gas D. A safety stop of at least three minutes shall be conducted on all No-Decompression dives and proper staged decompression stops whenever and wherever mandated E. Demonstrate the correct deployment of a lift bag using a dive reel and / or up-line F. Demonstrate (simulated) emergency gas sharing at a stationary depth not to exceed 100 fsw /30 msw G. Demonstrate emergency deployment of a backup regulator or bail-out scuba system containing bottom mix at a depth not exceeding 100 fsw / 30 msw H. Demonstrate the proper deployment, management and use of the bottom mix, decompression mix and travel mix (if used), including but not limited to: 1 Conservative gas management 2 Depth control to avoid descending too deep for mix. 3 Show appropriate and timely responses to instruction / signals from the instructor and demonstrate buoyancy control and awareness throughout the dive
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to complete this course, students must A. Satisfactorily complete the TDI Decompression Procedures Course written examination B. Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently C. Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution.
SUPPORT MATERIALS
A. TDI Student Record Folder B. TDI Decompression Procedures Student Manual C. TDI Decompression Procedures PowerPoint
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REQUIRED COURSE MINIMUMS

REQUIRED OPEN WATER SKILLS

for more information contact the Diving Center

Marsa Shagra goes TEC !

for more information contact the Diving Center

Marsa Shagra goes TEC !

for more information contact the Diving Center

Marsa Shagra goes TEC !

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