Technical Diver 1
The GUE Tech 1 course prepares ambitious divers to begin their path to technical diving safely, with confidence, and a base of solid skills and knowledge.
This course also paves the way to GUE rebreather courses, to advanced technical GUE training, and to project and exploration diving. You will learn how to safely plan and execute dives in the 170’/51m range with up to 30 minutes of decompression. This is your introduction to accelerated decompression and mixed gas diving and multiple “a ha!” moments!
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WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Recent increased ocean exploration at greater depths has revealed a variety of hidden treasures, including deep pristine reefs, well-preserved wrecks, and valuable historical artifacts. However, venturing deeper bears inherent risks that can be mitigated with proper training, knowledge, teamwork, and gradual experience.
The GUE Tech 1 course prepares ambitious divers to begin their path to technical diving safely, with confidence, and with a base of solid skills and knowledge. This course also paves the way to GUE rebreather courses, to advanced technical GUE training, and to GUE project and exploration diving.
Applicants for a GUE Technical Diver Level 1 program must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Be physically and mentally fit.
- Be a non-smoker.
- Be able to swim.
- Obtain a physician’s prior written authorization for use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any medical condition that may pose a risk while diving.
- Have earned a GUE Fundamentals – Technical certification.
- Have a minimum of 100 logged dives beyond autonomous entry-level scuba diver.
- For a full list of course prerequisites, click here.
The Technical Diver Level 1 course is normally conducted over six days. It requires a minimum of seven dives (including three trimix experience dives) and at least 48 hours of instruction, encompassing classroom lectures, land drills, and in-water work.