SetheryJ
Banned
Hey Everyone,
First off, I've been searching through the forum and I haven't found the answer to this question. If I missed some threads, I'm sorry in advance, and thank you for posting them. That being said, I have a question that is specific to IANTD's coursework. I mean no offense, but I don't care about TDI, GUE, UTD, or any other training agency. This question is specific to IANTDs coursework.
IANTD has two courses, Technical Diver and Advanced Recreational Trimix (Plus). For recreational trimix plus, you need a deep cert., adv. EANX cert, and 30 dives. For the technical diver course you need an advanced EANX cert. and 100 dives. I meet both requirements.
The recreational trimix plus course certifies you to:
This Program is designed to extend the diver’s knowledge in the use of EANx for Sport diving. It further develops diving skills and provides a greater understanding of the EANx concept of diving. It is also intended to supplement the skills of Recreational Trimix Divers. The Program employs EANx mixes from 21% oxygen to a maximum of 1.5 PO2 combined with a Helium content in which case the END will not exceed 100 fsw (30 msw) may be used. The purpose of this program is to qualify divers to dive up to 170 fsw (51 msw) and perform decompression stops required dives.
The technical diver course certifies you to:
This Program is designed to train divers to conduct dives to depths between 100 fsw (30 msw) and, at the instructor’s option, up to 170 fsw (51 msw) using custom blend breathing gas mixtures. To provide greater understanding of custom blend breathing gas mixtures, a complete knowledge of the limits of any EANx mixture, and the use of EANx and oxygen for decompression. The knowledge and skills taught in this program are more than adequate to qualify divers to perform dives outside of training up to 170 fsw (51 msw).
If I'm understanding this correctly, both courses certify you to complete decompression dives to 170 fsw using trimix. I don't have access to the individual coursework or manuals but they seem like they are one in the same. I assume this isn't the case. So, what are the differences between these courses and are there advantages/drawbacks to taking one over the other? For reference on goals/desires (in no particular order), my general path is moving into the technical realm up and to the 200' mark (I'm not chasing depth), venturing into overhead environment (both wreck and cave), and most likely switching over to CCR when I can afford to. I would prefer to complete some coursework and then go diving to gather up experience, as opposed to rushing to complete everything all at once. I enjoy taking a course or so and then reflecting on the material/skills I learned while diving...then rinse and repeat.
Thanks,
Seth
First off, I've been searching through the forum and I haven't found the answer to this question. If I missed some threads, I'm sorry in advance, and thank you for posting them. That being said, I have a question that is specific to IANTD's coursework. I mean no offense, but I don't care about TDI, GUE, UTD, or any other training agency. This question is specific to IANTDs coursework.
IANTD has two courses, Technical Diver and Advanced Recreational Trimix (Plus). For recreational trimix plus, you need a deep cert., adv. EANX cert, and 30 dives. For the technical diver course you need an advanced EANX cert. and 100 dives. I meet both requirements.
The recreational trimix plus course certifies you to:
This Program is designed to extend the diver’s knowledge in the use of EANx for Sport diving. It further develops diving skills and provides a greater understanding of the EANx concept of diving. It is also intended to supplement the skills of Recreational Trimix Divers. The Program employs EANx mixes from 21% oxygen to a maximum of 1.5 PO2 combined with a Helium content in which case the END will not exceed 100 fsw (30 msw) may be used. The purpose of this program is to qualify divers to dive up to 170 fsw (51 msw) and perform decompression stops required dives.
The technical diver course certifies you to:
This Program is designed to train divers to conduct dives to depths between 100 fsw (30 msw) and, at the instructor’s option, up to 170 fsw (51 msw) using custom blend breathing gas mixtures. To provide greater understanding of custom blend breathing gas mixtures, a complete knowledge of the limits of any EANx mixture, and the use of EANx and oxygen for decompression. The knowledge and skills taught in this program are more than adequate to qualify divers to perform dives outside of training up to 170 fsw (51 msw).
If I'm understanding this correctly, both courses certify you to complete decompression dives to 170 fsw using trimix. I don't have access to the individual coursework or manuals but they seem like they are one in the same. I assume this isn't the case. So, what are the differences between these courses and are there advantages/drawbacks to taking one over the other? For reference on goals/desires (in no particular order), my general path is moving into the technical realm up and to the 200' mark (I'm not chasing depth), venturing into overhead environment (both wreck and cave), and most likely switching over to CCR when I can afford to. I would prefer to complete some coursework and then go diving to gather up experience, as opposed to rushing to complete everything all at once. I enjoy taking a course or so and then reflecting on the material/skills I learned while diving...then rinse and repeat.
Thanks,
Seth
