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SC010Technical Diving Fundamentals
An introduction to the theory behind technical diving: decompression, mixed gases, redundancy and planning. Theory only; technical diving needs specialist practical training.
12 lessons About 8 hours of study Specialist tier (free during launch)
This course is planned. The syllabus is shown so you can see what it will cover; the lessons are still being written and reviewed.
What you will learn
- Explain what separates technical from recreational diving
- Describe decompression and gas switching principles
- Describe redundancy and equipment configurations
- Understand why technical diving needs specialist practical training
Syllabus
- 1What makes diving technical
- 2Decompression theory
- 3Gas mixtures and planning
- 4Oxygen exposure management
- 5Redundancy and equipment configurations
- 6Team diving and communication
- 7Overhead environments
- 8Contingency planning
- 9Risk and human factors
- 10Training pathways
- 11Case studies
- 12Revision and assessment