{"id":16497,"date":"2025-04-29T14:45:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/technical-diver-2\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T14:45:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:45:30","slug":"technical-diver-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dgportofino.com\/en\/technical-diver-2\/","title":{"rendered":"TECHNICAL DIVER 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15122&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"128\">GET READY TO DIVE TO -60 METERS<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"128\">This course trains you for technical dives with decompression down to a depth of -60 meters.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"158\">WHAT IT INTRODUCES YOU TO:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"285\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"197\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"197\">Using hypoxic Trimix mixes (15\/55)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"253\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"253\">Managing two decompression tanks (Nitrox 50 and O2)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"285\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"285\">Handling potential failures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"395\">Topics covered include dives to a depth of -60 meters and the work created by multiple decompression tanks<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"442\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"442\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"442\">Decompression calculations with Ratio Deco<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"473\">COURSE DURATION:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"473\">4\/5 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"506\">HOW THE COURSE IS STRUCTURED:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"955\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"537\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"537\">At least 6 hours of theory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"616\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"616\">Minimum 6 dives, 4 with critical skills and 2 experience dives with Trimix<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"680\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"680\">The last two dives will be at a maximum depth of -60 meters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"798\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"798\">Nitrox 50 and 100% oxygen mixes will be used for decompression, with a maximum of one hour of total decompression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"878\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"878\">The student-to-instructor ratio should not exceed 4:1 during water sessions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"955\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"955\">Water exercises will be video recorded and used for classroom debriefing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1121\">Cave and wreck dives are excluded. The instructor may reduce the number of students in special environmental conditions. Smoking is prohibited during UTD courses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1181\">As you will be managing two decompression tanks, expect:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1399\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1213\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1213\">Increased physical workload<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1247\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1247\">More team protocols to follow<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1297\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1297\">More gas switches and emergency interventions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1399\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1399\">The &#8220;bonus&#8221; is the opportunity to explore deep environments far beyond recreational diving limits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1416\">REQUIREMENTS:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"2213\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1442\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1442\">Minimum age: 21 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1490\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1490\">UTD Technical 1 certification or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1558\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1558\">UTD Rescue and Emergency Procedures certification or equivalent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1711\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1711\">Minimum 200 logged dives (at least 75 with twin tanks, 25 using a single phase and\/or deco tank, and 25 dives deeper than -30 meters using Helitrox)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1838\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1838\">Students must have completed at least 25 personal training and acclimatization dives to prepare for the Technical 2 course<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1943\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1943\">Swim at least 375 meters in under 14 minutes or at least 730 meters in 18 minutes with mask and fins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2047\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2047\">Swim 15 meters underwater or be able to cover at least 15 meters while air sharing to reach a donor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2139\">Be able to transport a fully equipped dive buddy on the surface for at least 10 minutes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2213\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2213\">Perform a rescue demonstration for a buddy simulating oxygen toxicity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2226\">To Begin:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2364\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2268\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2268\">Register through the online procedure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2327\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2327\">Complete the online lessons for the Technical 2 course<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2364\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2364\">The Technical DVD is recommended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2409\">Required Equipment for the Tech 2 Course:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2696\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2458\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2458\">All equipment required for the Tech 1 course<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2538\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2538\">Two S40 cylinders (5.7-liter aluminum) with harness and dedicated regulator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2653\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2653\">For the \u201cPhase Cylinder\u201d extension: an S80 cylinder (11.1-liter aluminum) with harness and dedicated regulator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2696\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2696\">A reel with 60 meters of line per team<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2883\">Note: Before starting the course, participants must ensure they have the correct equipment. It is advisable to contact a UTD representative before purchasing or renting any equipment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2907\">Optional Extensions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"3093\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2978\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2978\">Sidemount (if the course was conducted in Backmount configuration)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3049\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3049\">Backmount (if the course was conducted in Sidemount configuration)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3062\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3062\">Dry suit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3081\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3081\">Phase cylinder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3093\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3093\">Scooter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row].<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15122&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] GET READY TO DIVE TO -60 METERS This course trains you for technical dives with decompression down to a depth of -60 meters. WHAT IT INTRODUCES YOU TO: Using hypoxic Trimix mixes (15\/55) Managing two decompression tanks (Nitrox 50 and O2) Handling potential failures Topics covered include dives&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16497","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>TECHNICAL DIVER 2 - Diving Group Portofino<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you are a Technical Diver 1 UTD, sign up now for the Technical Diver 2 course. 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