Philosophy

Training is purchased, certification is earned. This is slide number one from every course presentation. We are dedicated to developing you as a knowledgeable and thinking diver. We will act as a role model in all aspects of diving. We will develop you by involving you in all diving related decisions during the course.

And it doesn’t end there. After the course our aim is to provide continuing education and support. We’re always there to answer questions and advise. Think of us as your own personal reference library!

We feel that instructors are key to any course. They should be diving regularly, outside of the courses, at or above the level at which they teach.

We like our instructors to love diving. This enthusiasm makes for better courses and a better diving experience. In the last 12 months our instructors have vacationed in “Cave Country” in Florida, in Truk Lagoon (Twice!!) and have been seen diving deep wrecks, such as the Prince of Wales and Repulse off Singapore.

“We can’t really lead expeditions there if we haven’t had a nice look around first can we” is a phrase often heard in the boss’ office to justify such jollies.

The student is just as important. They must have the desire and dedication to improve. There should be no egos on these courses, only a responsible attitude and a respect for the risks involved. Students should be turning up for dives refreshed and hydrated and ready for a new challenge.

Tech diving involves risks above those seen in recreational diving. These can be physical or physiological, and can be brought about by true overhead environments as well as by the virtual overhead caused by a decompression ceiling.

Mistakes are more costly. As tech divers we must manage these risks. This is done through training, experience, ability in the water, knowledge, fitness, attitude, equipment and diving as a unified team.

Knowledge is key. The ability to stop potential problems at the ‘potential stage’ is a must. Divers should be able to apply knowledge learned on a course, to real diving situations.

This can range from “which breathing gas should we choose for this dive in these conditions” to “we’re working hard, my buddy is consuming more air than I expected, how should we amend our schedule? What problems should I be on the look out for?”