Technical Diver

Advanced technical diving to 60m

This advanced certification gives the students an opportunity to reach targets outside of the scope of traditional recreational diving. Students learn to use trimix, nitrox, and oxygen for decompression while managing complex technical equipment.

Duration

Min 12 hours in-water training, at least 10 hours theory and briefings

Prerequisites

Minimum age 18, excellent health status, completed Extended Basic Skills course, 100+ total dives (minimum 20 near 30m depth), 50+ dives with technical equipment, demonstrated advanced buoyancy control with 20-minute stop tolerance (±1 meter)

Learning Objectives

Configure technical diving equipment per SwedTech standards
Plan dives using trimix, nitrox, or oxygen decompression gases
Execute overhead environment dives with artificial decompression ceilings
Manage multiple stage cylinders and backup equipment scenarios
Demonstrate advanced buoyancy control during bottom and ascent phases
Maintain team coordination during complex dives

Course Limits & Requirements

Maximum bottom gas PO2: 1.4 bar
Maximum decompression PO2: 1.6 bar
Maximum END: 30 meters
Maximum depth: 60 meters
Maximum 3 students per instructor

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