StSomewhere
Contributor
Let me see if I can't shed some more light on this subject.
NAUITec has an Intro to Tech class. AG was previously GUE's training director, and through his 5thd-x training company offers a significantly beefed up DIR version of Intro to Tech that is every bit of DIR-F (and maybe then a little, for instance their Intro to Tech requires doubles). That's only the 5thd-x version that's up to that DIR standard. MHK is correct that you shouldn't expect the same DIR based Intro to Tech class from any other NAUITec outfit. AG, etc. at 5thd-x comes with GUE instructor backgrounds, which makes them and their courses unique among NAUITech instruction.
As another example, 5thd-x has thier Intro to Tech as a prerequisite to their DIR Wreck1, which is also technically the NAUITec Wreck1, but is substantially more involved in time, dives, and other requirements than any other NAUITec Wreck1 course. GUE doesn't offer wreck diving training specifically, if you wanted DIR wreck diving training this is basically the only place to get that, also through 5thd-x. Go to 5thd-x.com and click on "X-Education" at the top for a chart that shows the 5thd-x training progression and a loose comparison of 5thd-x to some other training agencies training. While you are there, the Learning Center has a ton of must read material if you are new to DIR.
Essentials is a little different that DIR-F or 5thd-x Intro to Tech in that its a workshop. Its not pass/prov/fail its more of a "here's where you are, here's where you need to be, here are the skills, etc. you need to work on to get there". You work on what you need to work on. When I took Essentials from JoeT there were some DIR-F level things our class didn't get to drill down on (notably the SMB deployment) because quite honestly there were more fundamental skills that needed work. What you work on will depend on where you current skills are and what fundamental issues need to be addressed before moving on. Its IMO an outstanding introduction to DIR and I couldn't be happier about starting there.
There are other interesting training options like their mini's which are like 1/2 day "up to speed" training sessions on specific topics like doubles or stage bottles, etc.
PM me if there are more specific questions I might be able to answer.
(My only affiliation to 5thd-x is that I'm a happy customer/student.)
NAUITec has an Intro to Tech class. AG was previously GUE's training director, and through his 5thd-x training company offers a significantly beefed up DIR version of Intro to Tech that is every bit of DIR-F (and maybe then a little, for instance their Intro to Tech requires doubles). That's only the 5thd-x version that's up to that DIR standard. MHK is correct that you shouldn't expect the same DIR based Intro to Tech class from any other NAUITec outfit. AG, etc. at 5thd-x comes with GUE instructor backgrounds, which makes them and their courses unique among NAUITech instruction.
As another example, 5thd-x has thier Intro to Tech as a prerequisite to their DIR Wreck1, which is also technically the NAUITec Wreck1, but is substantially more involved in time, dives, and other requirements than any other NAUITec Wreck1 course. GUE doesn't offer wreck diving training specifically, if you wanted DIR wreck diving training this is basically the only place to get that, also through 5thd-x. Go to 5thd-x.com and click on "X-Education" at the top for a chart that shows the 5thd-x training progression and a loose comparison of 5thd-x to some other training agencies training. While you are there, the Learning Center has a ton of must read material if you are new to DIR.
Essentials is a little different that DIR-F or 5thd-x Intro to Tech in that its a workshop. Its not pass/prov/fail its more of a "here's where you are, here's where you need to be, here are the skills, etc. you need to work on to get there". You work on what you need to work on. When I took Essentials from JoeT there were some DIR-F level things our class didn't get to drill down on (notably the SMB deployment) because quite honestly there were more fundamental skills that needed work. What you work on will depend on where you current skills are and what fundamental issues need to be addressed before moving on. Its IMO an outstanding introduction to DIR and I couldn't be happier about starting there.
There are other interesting training options like their mini's which are like 1/2 day "up to speed" training sessions on specific topics like doubles or stage bottles, etc.
PM me if there are more specific questions I might be able to answer.
(My only affiliation to 5thd-x is that I'm a happy customer/student.)
