Technical diving skills can be improved by being familiar with your gear. This will help you quickly find your equipment in case of an emergency. It is also a good idea to practice using your backup gear. Even though you shouldn’t dive with your backup gear, it is a good idea to practice using it whenever necessary. This will ensure that you have a backup set of equipment in case something goes wrong.
TDI
Technical divers must be knowledgeable about dive computer settings and gas blends. Technical divers must know how to calculate the number decompression stop needed to make a super multilevel diving experience.
NAUI
The NAUI technical dive skills course is 20 hours long and focuses on advanced techniques and skills. The course also covers advanced lifesaving, rescue and contingency procedures. Students must have an Advanced Scuba Diver certification or equivalent certification to enroll in the course. Prerequisites and a minimum age are also required.
GUE
GUE technical diving skills certification allows you to perform rescue and technical diving operations. These skills include being able to manage an unconscious diver underwater, use regulators and valves, as well as using GUE equipment while in the water. Scuba divers also need to be proficient in open water skills including ascents and descents. Scuba divers will also need to be able swim at least 500m (450m) per breath. They must also demonstrate basic equipment proficiency and be able recognize their diving limits.
IANTD
The IANTD Technical Diver program goes beyond recreational diving and adds a whole new level of safety and confidence to the diving experience. It trains students to use the rebreathers, which have cutting edge benefits such as longer bottom time and better decompression.
DSAT
DSAT TecRec, a series of technical diving skills courses, was launched in the early 2000s. These courses have always produced highly-trained technical divers. Its training methodology includes state-of-the-art training materials and a logical integrated course flow. The training levels range from basic to advanced. Students can progress at their own pace while gaining experience at each level.
PADI
If you love diving and want to get more advanced, you can enroll in a PADI technical diving skills course. PADI Tec courses will teach you everything you need to know, including how to plan your dives and how to use decompression technology. You'll learn how to dive at depths up to 50m (165 feet) with minimal to no decompression time and learn how to use a desk top decompression software program. There are several levels in this course. The goal of the course is to become a professional technical diver.