Safety is the most important aspect of technical diving courses. It is essential that students learn how to plan and carry out technical dives safely, using their equipment correctly and following the correct decompression procedures. Safety is important in all types of diving, but it is even more essential in technical diving because the risks encountered by divers are greater. Technical divers tend to be more adventurous that normal scuba divers because they are pushing their abilities to the limit [...]
There are many things to consider when choosing the best technical diving instructor. Some of these things can be checked easily, while others are less tangible and easy to judge. Sometimes it is important just to meet with an instructor and talk, even for five or ten minutes, in order to find out whether they are someone from whom you will be able to learn. You should make sure that an instructor you are considering taking a class with is [...]
It is essential to choose a technical diving course that is accredited by a respectable organization such as the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Accreditation is a mark that the course you will be taking has been prepared by knowledgeable people and will be taught by an experienced diver and instructor. It also means that your qualification will be recognized by the worldwide diving community, which will be essential if you need to prove that you are suitable for [...]