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TECH DIVER UK - who we are....

There was a time when just putting your head underwater was exciting, a new environment to explore, things to see.  Perhaps you want to see more - deep wrecks or caves perhaps, or maybe you want to get more comfortable in what you are already doing.  Training is no substitute for time spent diving but a good instructor who has pursued the most challenging diving themselves can use this experience to help you gain proficiency in new skills and achieve safer, more enjoyable dives.  Tech Diver UK is delighted to offer training only with instructors who can offer the unique insight that extensive experience of technical diving brings.

 

Don't forget though - diver training can be purchased but certification is always earned.

Full Cave

IANTD Full Cave Diver program is designed to take the diver through all training necessary to conduct dives in the cave diving environment.


Throughout the program, the emphasis is placed on developing the diver's equipment configuration, buoyancy control and propulsion techniques to enable safe and efficient cave dives to be made. Line following, line laying and use of reels are covered extensively as are safety skills such as isolation manifold use, gas shares and light failure drills. A major part of the course is the development of team diving procedures and communication.

 

  • Must be qualified as an IANTD Introductory Cave Diver or equivalent. If not, must have proof of 100 dives or sufficient experience doing technical dives to satisfy the instructor that the student has the ability and knowledge to continue into this level of training.
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Have a minimum of 50 logged cave dives

    • Equipment Requirements:

    • IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit
    • Fulfill general equipment requirements for technical diver programs - [view]
    • Two primary reels and a safety reel
    • Three line arrows and three non-directional markers
    • One primary light and two backup lights

     
     

    Clare Pooley

    There are few women active at the top of technical diving, but one of the most active is Clare Pooley.

    Teaching for both GUE and IANTD, Clare Pooley can be found underwater anywhere from cold water deep wreck dives to the crystal clear Mexican caves, enjoying single tank reef dives through to mixed gas multi stage/scooter cave dives in the colder waters of France or here at home.

    Clare teaches OC diving in the DIR style in the UK and in Europe, encouraging streamlined gear and good technique in all students whether they seek intro tech, trimix or cave certification.

    Skills videos

    BACK KICK Read more...

     

    SMB deployment

    SMB DEPLOYMENT Read more...

     

    FROG KICK Read more...

     

    Valve drill

    VALVE DRILL  Read more...

     

    RESERVE LIGHT DEPLOYMENT

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    Howard Payne

    Howard Payne is passionate about open circuit technical training and considers himself fortunate to have learned from visionary explorers Phil Short, Jarrod Jablonski and Richard Lundgren.

    Now teaching exclusively for IANTD, Howard runs open circuit technical courses to normoxic trimix level both here in the UK and in the warm, clear waters of Malta.

    Although he loves UK diving, even he would concede that there's nothing quite like running a mix course on a wreck like the Le Polynesien! Howard is currently involved with a deep wreck exploration project in Malta but he also has a long-standing love for cave diving.

     

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    Offering a different approach

    Selecting and purchasing training can be daunting.  Is it the right class for me? Will I be ready? Is the instructor right for me? Do I have enough experience?  Will I like the diving?  Will it be worth it?  - all questions that went through my mind when I started out.

    Instead of selling classes or certification, TechDiverUK sells diver training.  You purchase a number of days and we will work on getting you where you want to be.  Obviously we will give you an indication of how many days any class takes as a minimum and will do what we can to help you achieve the standard in that given time but if you need more, or want more time because you have come to us a little rusty or a little anxious then you can choose to set aside more time right at the start - or afterwards if you feel you need more instruction to complete the class.   Takes the pressure off a bit and let yourself relax and learn - that is our aim.

    Any questions - do get in touch.

     

    What students say....

    We all like feedback....  it's why we do it!

    An outstanding course,well taught and presented by the best divers i have ever had the chance of spending time with.This course has given me the skill set and confidence in my own ability to progress to a more technical style of diving,which i will do in due course.I would reccomend this course to anyone,especially with this instructor,very happy with the whole process.

    I found Clare to be an outstanding educator who is 100% dedicated to producing skilled divers and filling them with same level of enthusiasm that she is overflowing with. I found the course itself to be very worthwhile and was impressed that it offered so much to all the participants, who varied in experience from a recenly-qualified diver with fewer than 50 dives to a long-standing instructor with several thousand dives under his belt.

    This was an excellent course professionally delivered by instructors with a wealth of experience.    Read more...