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For the extreme diver ready to further explore the world of technical deep diving, the gas of choice is trimix. The DSAT Tec Trimix Diver course takes you to the outer edges of technical deep diving, opening the door to pristine dive sites few divers – if any – ever see. This is truly the edge of Diving exploration where you push beyond the limits and become part of an elite group of Divers.
Prerequisites
To qualify for the DSAT Tec
Trimix Course, you must be:
 | 18 years of age or older. |
| Certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or have a qualifying certification in diver rescue and accident management from another organization. (Students who meet this
through a qualifying non-PADI certification need to provide proof of CPR and
first aid training within the previous two years.) |
| Certified as a DSAT Tec Deep Diver or have a qualifying certification in deep
decompression diving using air/enriched air from another organization. (Students who qualify through a qualifying certification other than DSAT Tec Deep Diver must read the entire DSAT Tec Deep Diver Manual and complete the Knowledge Reviews prior to beginning the Tec Trimix Diver course.
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Course Overview
The DSAT Tec Trimix Diver course is intended to extend the depth range available to technical divers trained and qualified to use Trimix, air, enriched air and oxygen for technical decompression dives beyond 165 feet in open water. The DSAT Tec Trimix Diver course is intended for technical divers certified as DSAT Tec Deep Divers (or qualifying certification from another
training organization). The course extends their depth range capabilities by training them in the use of trimix (helium, oxygen and nitrogen). This is truly a course on the cutting edge of exploration.
After successful completion of the DSAT Tec Trimix Diver course you'll be able to conduct gas-switch extended no-decompression dives, decompression dives and accelerated decompression dives using Trimix, air and enriched air to almost any appropriate depth ( the course is limited to 245 feet.) You'll also understand the hazards and risks involved in technical diving, as well as how to prepare for and handle reasonable foreseeable technical diving
emergencies. Its goals are:
| To qualify the diver to plan and to make dives using open circuit scuba with various trimix blends, air, enriched air and oxygen using technical diving equipment and procedures required to manage the risks involved.
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| To train the diver in the motor skills required for technical trimix diving |
| To assure the diver understands and acknowledges the hazards and risks involved with technical diving in general and trimix diving in particular, as well as the limits of the training received in this course.
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| To train the diver to prepare for and respond to the reasonably foreseeable emergencies that may occur in this type of diving. |
| To provide the foundational skills and knowledge for further training and experience in technical diving.
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Equipment Requirements
Since the equipment is such an integral part of the success of a Tec Rec Diver, it is important that you discuss the equipment with your instructor prior to purchasing it. Opinions vary, philosophies vary, and some of the equipment you already have may be able to be upgraded for Tec Rec use. If you took your Tec Deep course prior to this course, you can feel confident
about the equipment that you have. If you have any questions regarding the equipment that you have or may need, please feel free to contact an instructor at Divers Incorporated.
| Double cylinders (minimum 70 cf each, with larger preferred) with isolator manifold
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| Primary and secondary regulators, one with seven foot hose (approx.) for gas sharing, and one with a Submersible Pressure Gauge (SPG) |
| Stage/decompression cylinders each with regulator, SPG, mounting hardware and proper labeling/markings. Two per diver will be required. |
| Two Backup decompression cylinders as appropriate and required for the environment
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| BCD and harness – redundant buoyancy control is required (double bladder BCD or dry suit if suitable for weight of equipment worn)
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| Depth gauge/computer and backup depth gauge/computer
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| Timing device and backup timing device
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| Trimix Decompression information (tables/Trimix computer) and backup decompression information
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| Exposure suit appropriate for environment and dive duration. (If you will use a dry suit, you should be trained/experienced with their use in recreational and technical diving prior to using them for Tec Deep training or diving.)
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| Argon dry suit inflation or other inflation system as needed
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| Weight system (if needed)
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| Jon line (if needed for current diving environments)
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| Inflatable signal tube
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| Surface Signaling device (whistle, mirror etc.) |
| Reel (back-up recommended) |
| Lift bag (bright yellow or per local community practice preferred, backup recommended) |
| Knife/cutting device and backup |
| Slate
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| Backup mask (optional)
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| Compass
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| Primary Dive Light |
| Back up Dive Light |
| Oxygen Analyzer (optional)
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| Helium Analyzer (optional)
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| Emergency Oxygen (optional, instructor will provide for course)
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| Laptop with decompression software (optional)
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All of the required equipment is available for purchase from Divers Incorporated and some of the required equipment is available for rental. Call (734) 971 7770 for more details.
Course Costs
The DSAT Tec Trimix Diver course offered at Divers Incorporated includes:
| 16 hours of classroom lecture (minimum) |
| DSAT Tec Trimix Crew Pack and course materials |
| Eight Open Water training Dives |
| Pool dives as needed |
| All Trimix, Nitrox, Oxygen and air fills for the course |
This program Costs $1595 per person.
Save $595 by providing all of your gas fills yourself)
For questions about the price of this
course click here
For a Schedule of upcoming classes and times click here!
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