The TDI Technical Divemaster Course is the first professional level certification in the TDI leadership levels.
During the Technical Divemaster training course you will be challenged and learn what it is like to work with divers as they begin or continue their technical diving experiences.
You will learn how to manage divers, work as land or boat support, and conduct enjoyable dives.
Dive physics, physiology, how to conduct pre-dive briefings, how to assist technical instructors as well as how to be a professional TDI Divemaster are all part of the course.
Your skills will be refined to demonstrate quality and your knowledge will be increased to that of a technical diving professional.
This course is for SDI Divemasters who are certified technical divers and want to assist with TDI Diver Courses and lead technical dives at the level they are certified to dive.
Certification
The Technical Divemaster training, provided by ScubaQuest, will certify students to the recognised international standards provided by Technical Diving International (TDI).
Location
ScubaQuest Dive Centre National Diving & Activity Centre A48, Tidenham Chepstow NP16 7LQ
ScubaQuest's Professional Diving courses are tailored and priced to work with an individual's requirements. As such there are no set prices for our professional scuba diving courses.
Please contact us to discuss your training individual requirements.
Course Requirements & Notes
Minimum age 18.
Certified as an SDI Divemaster(equivalent ratings from other agencies are not accepted. Candidates must crossover to SDI prior to the TDI Divemaster course).
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RESA is a not for profit organisation that consists of rebreather manufacturers and other similar entities. RESA was developed in order to aid in improving safety and education within the rebreather industry.
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This course is cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use combined into one program. It is designed to teach adults and minors the currently accepted first aid practices to safely administer CPR, first aid, and utilise an AED in emergency situations involving infants, children, and adults for the purpose of complying […]
At one point or another, many divers have found themselves alone during a dive, whether it was intentional or not.
SDI’s Solo Diving is the practice of self reliant scuba diving without a dive buddy.
Solo diving, once considered technical diving and discouraged by most certification agencies, is now seen by many experienced divers and some certification agencies as an acceptable practice for those divers suitably trained and experienced.
Being one of SDI’s most popular courses, the Solo Diver course stresses detailed dive planning, personal limitations, and accident prevention, as well as the benefits, hazards, and correct procedures for diving solo. You will also learn the additional equipment that is required for solo diving including its proper usage and assembly.
Rather than relying on the traditional buddy diving safety system, solo divers should be skilled in self-sufficiency and willing to take responsibility for their own safety while diving.
The Solo Diver course is the perfect training for underwater photography and underwater video divers as well as those diving with their children or buddies that may not be very experienced in scuba diving.
The SDI Solo Diver course is completed over one day with a theory session and a minimum of two dives.
Dates
Speciality Courses are organised to fit with customer demand. Availability on specific dates will be discussed on enquiry when every effort will be made to schedule the required course into the planned forward program.
Location
Theory sections of the course take place at the ScubaQuest dive centre based at the National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC).
Please note: The Open Water Dive sessions at the National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) will be weather, water temperature and underwater visibility dependent.
ScubaQuest Dive Centre National Diving & Activity Centre A48, Tidenham Chepstow NP16 7LQ
This Solo Diver speciality can be used as a credit towards achieving SDI Advanced Diver.
ScubaQuest offer both traditional hard copy, classroom based theory and agency online learning packages.
Cost
£250
The course cost includes all educational materials, equipment, tuition and certification.
Please Note: For open water dives at The National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) there is a daily entry charge to the site, payable on the day by all students. This is NOT included in the course fee. Please check the NDAC website for details.
Course Requirements & Notes
Minimum age: 21 years old.
Logged dives: 100
Minimum qualification: SDI Advanced Diver or agency equivalent
All documentation must be completed, reviewed and signed prior to any in-water training.
Book this Course
To book on this course, please contact us using the form below, or phone us on 01291 798 118