Wreck Hunter Thailand Diving Programme. Essential InfoWreck Hunter Technical Diver Training in Thailand consists of:
- PADI Divemaster Internship
- Nitrox certification
- DSAT Tec Deep Diver
- Live Aboard
Prior experience needed: Padi Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
Technical Diving
Technical Scuba diving is diving other than conventional commercial or research diving that takes divers beyond recreational diving limits. It is further defined as and includes one or more of the following:
- Diving beyond 40 meters/130ft
- Required stage decompression
- Diving in an overhead environment (wreck/cave/cavern)
- Diving beyond 40 linear meters/130 ft of the surface,
- Accelerated decompression and/or the use of variable gas mixtures during the dive.
Technical Diving uses extensive methodologies, technologies and training to manage the added risk. Typically this means using complex equipment in situations where direct access to the surface is inaccessible due to a ceiling imposed by decompression, or other physical barrier such as that found in a cave or wreck diving environment.
It calls for comparatively complex and extensive training requirements, with physical and mental characteristic demands that limit technical diving to a narrower population.So do you think you're up to the challenge?
Xtreme gap year has partnered with one of Thailand's leading Technical Diving organizations to instruct you how to execute technical dives safely on your Thailand gap year.
Qualifications in Technical Diving can lead to a very lucrative career in marine/maritime archeology, research and preservation.If you are interested in becoming a Technical Diver however, currently have no diving experience, you will first need to train to rescue level, which we can organize.
The Wreck Hunter Programme
The Wreck Hunter Program will first take you through a full gap-year-diving PADI Divemaster Internship.To start this course you do already need to be a Rescue diver, if you are not we can help you train to get to this level.
During your DM Internship you will also be trained up as a PADI Specialty Divers in both Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diving and Deep Diving. Once certified as a PADI Divemaster and having accumulated the required number of dives, you will then be eligible to begin your DSAT Tec Deep Diver training.
The DSAT Tec Deep Diver course lasts 10 days, culminating in a 3 day technical dive expedition aboard the shipwreck research vessel the M.V. Trident.
The DSAT Tec Deep Diver Course Covers:
Technical risks and responsibilities, technical equipment rigging, gas planning, technical pre-dive checks, team diving, specific tech diving hand signals, gas shut down drills, gas switching, long hose gas sharing, lift bag deployment, removal and replacement of deco cylinders, executing decompression stops, equipment and gas failure procedures, handling technical diver emergencies and rescue drills, oxygen management and learning how to plan dives on a computer using decompression software.
Pre-study of the DSAT Tec Deep Training Manual is essential (manual can be posted at time of booking).
The DSAT Tec Deep Diver Course itself takes 10 days. Your 3 month internship is designed to surround the course, initially preparing you for it, then fine tuning you once you become certified. This involves assisting the instructors and helping with teaching operations. Every Wednesday you will have the opportunity to be involved with a wreck dive trip.
You will be taught how to read maps, operate Ultrasound Scanners looking for new wrecks, how to maintain technical dive equipment and be mentored to become a first class Technical Dive Leader.
Accommodation
A short stroll through palm trees from the beach you will find your beautiful new, safe clean home from home. A beautiful and laid back resort with a swimming pool, set in tropical Thai gardens.The fan rooms are big, clean and comfortable and have an ensuite and there is a maid service. There is a laundry service available too (approx Euro 1 per big bag load) located next. Room upgrades are possible to air con - please contact us for details. Click in this link for more information on the accommodation on Koh Tao.
Getting There
The programme begins in Koh Tao, we arrange transfer from Bangkok to Koh Tao (included in the price). If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
When To Go
The course runs all year please contact us for dates.
Why Xtreme Gap?
If you thinking of waiting to book until you get out to the country you planning on travelling to think again. This is why you should book with us.Booking with Xtreme Gap ensures you will do it!Sounds obvious, but many people who put off booking prior to departure, find out that their chosen programme is full. By booking your programme up front, you can have peace of mind that you will achieve what you set out to do an because we are the best value gap year company booking with Xtreme Gap stretches your travel budget further, remember we are the best value gap year company.
Price and DatesThe course costs €3699
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Upgrades. From room upgrades and luxury spa visits to Yoga and Muay Thai training sessions. Curious? Have a look!
Included
The total course duration will be 12 weeks and includes the following:
- 12 Weeks Accommodation at a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
- Full PADI Divemaster Program
- PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver Specialty
- PADI Deep Diver Specialty
- DSAT Tec Deep Diver (Levels I & II)
- Discount on all equipment purchases [pre-order service available so your gear is ready here waiting for you].
- Includes Divemaster Pack [for you to keep]
- Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving, Divemaster Manual, Divemaster Slates, Diving Knowledge Workbook, RDP Wheel and more.
- Includes all PADI/DSAT training manuals for each course.
- Full recreational and technical equipment hire: Regulators, BCD, Wing, Back Plate + Comfort Harness, Reels, Lift Bags, Weights, Tanks, Wet suit, Gloves, Cutting Equipment, Torch, Mask and Fins
- All boat and certification fees [please note there is a direct payment required to join PADI for Divemaster membership which is not included].
- Unlimited diving [minimum of 100+ dives will be achieved by certification].
- Opportunity for weekly local wreck diving
- Exploratory technical liveaboard to deep wrecks with shipwreck research vessel M.V. Trident
- All gas fills including Nitrox Dedicated PADI/DSAT Instructor / Mentor
- Access to library of dive books journals, magazines and articles.
- Seminars & workshops with guest technical divers, shipwreck & cave diving enthusiasts.
- Snacks, fresh fruit, tea, coffee and water on every dive
- Travel advice prior to departure
- We will supply a letter to you to get an extended Visa for 3 months
- Hotel in Bangkok on the night before leaving for Paradise
- Transfer from Bangkok to Koh Tao
- In Country Representative to meet you off the boat
- Island introduction and dinner party on arrival
- Organized monthly night out for Xtreme Gappers
Excluded
- Flight tickets to and from Bangkok
- Food and drinks
- Costs for Visa's
- Travel insurance
- Pre-dive training to Rescue level
You may also be interested in...If you are already a qualified diver and you want to do only the tech diver training this is possible.
Before you start this course you need to have to following prerequisites:
- Open Water Diver
- Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver
- + 20 dives on Nitrox
However, if you decide to do this course as an add on to your Divemaster course, it will be much cheaper and quicker we can also look at individual nitrox and DSAT Deep diver Courses. Contact us for details.
During your internship you will be introduced to almost all aspects of the technical diving industry. Should a certain area inspire you to want to learn more, you will be given the opportunity to gain additional certifications in subjects such as Nitrox Blending, Trimix Blending, Equipment Servicing, Rebreather Diving and Trimix Diving (please note these courses are not included in Wreck Hunter Package price).
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