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Sign up for the first UTD technical course!
The UTD Technical Diver 1 course is designed for those who wish to go beyond recreational diving.
In this course, you will use:
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Twin tank 12+12 or Sidemount configuration with 12L
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Helium mixes to reduce nitrogen narcosis symptoms
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One decompression tank (with EAN 50% or O2 100%)
Course prerequisites:
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Adhere to UTD general requirements
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Minimum age: 21 years
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75 certified dives after Open Water Diver
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UTD Essentials certification with Tech extension, Recreational 2 UTD with Doubles Mini extension (twin tanks) or Techreational, or equivalent upon assessment
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Ability to swim 365 meters in less than 14 minutes or 550 meters in 18 minutes with mask and fins
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Swim 15 meters underwater without fins
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Tow a fully equipped buddy on the surface for 10 minutes
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Efficiently handle a buddy simulating an oxygen toxicity incident
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Any medication use must be approved by a doctor before the course (excluding birth control pills)
Course content:
The UTD Technical 1 course is usually held over 4 days
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It includes a minimum of 32 hours of training focused on practical aspects of enriched air diving, Helitrox use, and decompression mixes
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History, physics, physiology, tables, and other technical considerations
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The first dives will be in shallow water to check students’ preparation and correct any issues in exercise execution
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The last two dives will be conducted in the Portofino Marine Protected Area at a maximum depth of -48 meters.
Limits:
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Maximum depth: -48 meters
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Only one decompression tank
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With the extension, one phase tank
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Maximum decompression time using 100% oxygen is limited to a single oxygen cycle (15 minutes)
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Maximum decompression time using Nitrox 50 is 30 minutes
Required Equipment:
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Twin tank or Sidemount configuration with 12L
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One decompression tank S40 (5.7)
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One phase tank S80 (11.1L) if you wish to achieve the phase extension
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A primary reel with at least 60 meters of line for each team
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Optional extensions: 1. Backmount 2. Sidemount 3. Rebreather 4. Dry suit 5. Phase tank.
Course Duration: Minimum of 4 days
Price: €1300 excluding decompression and bottom gas
Minimum: 2 students
Call or write to organize your course at:
Marco Alberti +39 348 4062144 – marco@divetraining.it
Cecilia Luconi +39 333 8296633 – cecilia@dgportofino.com