Big Blue Tech is a 5 Star TDI/SDI Instructor Training Facility,a SSI-TXR Instructor Training Facility, a BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club)Technical Centre / Instructor Training Facility and a PADI TecRec Dive Centre.
Technical Diving allows experienced divers to dive deeper, enter overhead environments such as a wreck or caves or dive for longer bottom times with specialized equipment like a rebreather after gaining expert training by certified technical diving instructors.
Big Blue Tech provide expert training with our experienced and qualified in house training team who have been selected to represent Big Blue Tech.
The training provided is designed to help create a smooth transition from your current diving level to your future goals.
Solo Diver Course
Introduction
This courseis designed to train divers about the hazards and proper procedures for solo diving, upon certification students may engage in solo diving activities.The course includes stage cylinder carrying methods, gas management, calculation of surface air consumption (SAC) rates, advanced navigation and water stamina.One of SDI’s most popular courses, the solo diver program teaches experienced recreational divers how to safely dive independently of a dive buddy or strengthen your buddy team skills.The course stresses on proper dive planning, personal limitations, accident prevention as well as the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for diving solo.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in solo diving activities utilizing redundant air supply without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of twenty one(21).
Have a Minimum certification of Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
Minimum of one hundred (100) logged dives.
Available certification:
SDI Solo Diver Course
Price: 10,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Sidemount Diver Course
Introductiion
The SDI Sidemount Diver Course is designed to train certified divers how to safely utilize side-mounted primary cylinders as an alternative to the traditional back mounted configuration. Diving in sidemount configuration basically means you take one or two cylinders and place them on either side of your body, rather than mounting them on your back, which is traditionally known as backmounted. So is it just a change in equipment configuration then? That would be correct; however you will find that with the right training it will be much more than that.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in sidemount diving activities without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Have a Minimum certification of Open Water Diver or equivalent
Available certification:
SDI Sidemount Diver Course
Price: 10,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Full Face Mask Diver Course
Introduction
This course is designed to train the diver in the benefits, hazards, communications and proper procedures for using a full face mask.Divers often have a need or want to effectively communicate underwater the Full Face Mask Diver course is the perfect starting point.Full face masks are also often used in waters with low visibility that may be contaminated or waters that are colder the full face mask will protect you from the elements.You will learn what mask is right for you, how to don a full face mask, and care and maintenance along with many other topics of interest.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may use a full face mask for scuba diving without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Have a Minimum certification of Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
Available certification:
SDI Full Face Mask Diver Course
Price: 10,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Research Diver
Introduction
This course will acquaint the Open Water Diver with the fascinating topic of Research Diving. After the completion of this course, you will be better able to discover, explore, and appreciate the underwater environment by using research techniques to better preserve and protect the underwater environment.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may work in the scientific diving industry and conduct research programs.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Have a Minimum certification of Open Water Diver or equivalent
Available certification:
SDI Research Diver
Price: 15,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Nitrox Diver Course
Introduction
This is the entry-level certification course for recreational divers wishing to utilize enriched air Nitrox (EAN) as a breathing gas. The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for using Nitrox mixes from twenty two (22) to forty (40) percent oxygen content.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in diving activities utilizing EAN-22 to EAN-40 without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of fifteen (15).
Have a Minimum certification of Open Water Diver or a current enrollment in an Open Water Diver course.
Available certification:
TDI Nitrox Diver
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver
BSAC Nitrox Diver SDC
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver
Price: 8,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Intro to Tech
Introduction
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with technical gear configurations, to enhance open water diving skills (such as buoyancy, trim, and situational awareness), and to introduce students to advanced gas planning techniques within a no-decompression context. This course is strictly a no-decompression course; students are permitted to use Enriched Air Nitrox mixes, provided the gas mix is within their current level of certification.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in diving activities utilizing basic technical gear without direct supervision.
The student must:
Minimum age of 18
Minimum certification of Advanced Diver or equivalent
Proof of 25 logged open water dives
Available certification:
TDI Intro to Tech
PADI Tec Basics Specialty
SSI Twin Set Diver Specialty
Price: 10,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Advanced Nitrox Diver Course
Introduction
This course examines the use of EAN-21 through one hundred (100) percent oxygen for optimal mixes to a depth of forty (40) msw / one hundred thirty (130) fsw. The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for utilizing EAN-21 through one hundred (100) percent oxygen for dives not requiring staged decompression.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in diving activities utilizing EAN-21 through one hundred (100) percent oxygen without direct supervision so long as:
The diving activities approximate those of training.
The areas of activities approximate those of training.
Environmental conditions approximate those of training.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of fifteen (15).
Have a minimum certification of TDI Nitrox Diver (or equivalent).
Show poof of twenty-five (25) logged open water dives.
If this course is taught in conjunction with the TDI Decompression Procedures Course, then the minimum age is eighteen (18).
Available certification:
TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver
PADI Tec 40 Diver
BSAC Advanced Nitrox
SSI TXR Technical Foundations
Price: 15,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Decompression Procedures Diver Course
Introduction
The objective of this course is to train divers how to plan and conduct a standard staged decompression dive not exceeding a maximum depth of 150 fsw / 45 msw unless taught in conjunction with the Extended Range Course. The most common equipment requirements, gear set-up, and decompression techniques are presented. Students are permitted to utilize Enriched Air nitrox mixes or oxygen for decompression provided the gas mix is within their current certification level.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in decompression diving activities without direct supervision so long as:
The diving activities approximate those of training
The area of activities approximate those of training
Environmental conditions approximate those of training
The student must:
Minimum age 18
Minimum certification of diver
Minimum of 25 open water dives, or the equivalent at the discretion of the
instructor, in the environment in which the course is being presented
Have a minimum certification of TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver (or equivalent).
Available certification:
TDI Decompression Procedures Course
PADI Tec 45 Diver
BSAC Advanced Nitrox Diver
SSI TXR Advanced Nitrox
Price: 15,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Extended Range Diver Course
Introduction
The objective of this course is to train divers in the proper techniques, equipment requirements, and hazards of deep air diving to a maximum of 180 fsw / 55 msw and utilizing nitrox mixtures or oxygen for staged decompression.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in technical extended range diving activities without direct supervision so long as:
The diving activities approximate those of training
The area of activities approximate those of training
Environmental conditions approximate those of training
The student must:
Minimum age of 18
Minimum of 100 logged dives, of which 25 must be deeper than 100 fsw / 30 msw, or the equivalent at the discretion of the instructor.
Certification as a TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and TDI Decompression
Procedures Diver (or equivalents) are required.
Available certification:
TDI Extended Range Diver
PADI Tec 50 Diver
BSAC Extended Range Diver
SSI TXR Decompression Procedures Diver
Price: 25,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course - No Deco
Introduction
The Air Diluent Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course (Mod 1) is the entry level certification course for divers wishing to utilize the Inspiration / Evolution Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) or the ISC Megalodon Apecs/Copis Closed Circuit Rebreather for air diving. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for diving a CCR and to develop basic CCR diving skills to a maximum of one hundred thirty (130) fsw / forty (40) msw using an air diluent for minimal decompression diving (no greater than 5 minutes required at 20fsw / 6 meters).
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in no decompression closed circuit rebreather diving without direct supervision to 40m
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Show proof of twenty (20) logged open water dives.
Minimum certification level of Nitrox Diver (Nitrox Diver may be combined with this course) or equivalent from agencies recognized.
Available certification:
TDI Air Diluent Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course (Mod 1)
PADI Tec 40 CCR Diver
Price: 30,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course - Deco
Introduction
The TDI Air Diluent Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course (Mod 2) is the entry level certification course for divers wishing to utilize the Inspiration / Evolution Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) or the ISC Megalodon Apecs/Copis Closed Circuit Rebreather for nitrox decompression diving. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for diving a CCR and to develop basic CCR diving skills to a maximum of one hundred thirty (130) fsw / forty (45) msw using an air diluent for full decompression diving.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in decompression closed circuit rebreather diving without direct supervision to 45m
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Show proof of sixty (50) logged open water dives.
Minimum certification level of Advanced Nitrox Diver (Advanced Nitrox Diver may be combined with this course) or equivalent from agencies recognized.
Available certification:
TDI Air Diluent Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course (Mod 2)
PADI Tec 40 CCR Diver
Price: 30,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course - Normoxic Trimix
Introduction
The TDI Mixed Gas Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course (Mod 3) is the intermediate level certification course for divers wishing to utilize a Inspiration / Evolution Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) or the ISC Megalodon Apecs/Copis Closed Circuit Rebreather for mixed gas diving. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for diving a CCR and to develop basic CCR diving skills to a maximum of two hundred (200) fsw / sixty (60) msw using an mixed gas dilluent containing sixteen (16%) percent or greater oxygen and helium.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in normoxic trimix decompression closed circuit rebreather diving without direct supervision to 60m
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Show a minimum fifty (50) hours distributed over at least fifty (50) dives on a CCR Unit
Minimum certification level of Deco Air Dilluent CCR Course or equivalent from agencies recognized
Available certification:
TDI Mixed Gas Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course (Mod 3)
PADI Tec 60 CCR Diver
Price: 30,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course - Hypoxic Trimix
Introduction
The Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course - Hypoxic Trimix is the highest level certification course for divers wishing to utilize the Inspiration / Evolution Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) or the ISC Megalodon Apecs/Copis Closed Circuit Rebreather for advanced mixed gas diving. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for advanced mixed gas diving on a CCR and to develop advanced CCR diving skills appropriate to technical diving to a maximum of three hundred thirty (330) fsw / one hundred (100) msw.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in hypoxic trimix decompression closed circuit rebreather diving without direct supervision to 100m
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Have a verified log of a minimum of one hundred (100) CCR hours distributed over a minimum of one hundred (100) dives on the Inspiration / Evolution CCR. Fifty (50) % of these dives must be deeper than one hundred (100) fsw / thirty (30) msw. All to be deeper than twenty (30) fsw /nine (9) msw. If the diver has one hundred (100) hours on another CCR unit recognized by TDI, only fifty (50) hours are required to be on the Inspiration / Evolution.
Have completed and qualified the TDI Air Diluent CCR Course or equivalent from agencies recognized.
Available certification:
TDI Advanced Mixed Gas Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver Course (Mod 4)
PADI Tec 100 CCR Diver
Price: 30,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Compressor Operator
Introduction
This course enables the successful candidate to engage in maintenance and operation of compressed air systems for scuba diving. The student will learn to pack filters, maintenance, servicing and operation of a variety of compressors and air bank systems.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may operate a scuba diving compressor without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Available certification:
TDI Compressor Operator
BSAC Compressor Operator
Price: 10,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Nitrox Gas Blender
Introduction
This course provides the training required to allow candidates to competently and safely blend Nitrox gas. The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper techniques, equipment requirements and hazards involved in blending Nitrox gases for recreational scuba. In this course you will receive a foundation of skills and knowledge that is needed to blend enriched air nitrox for recreational divers. After covering academic subjects including, Responsibilities of the gas blender, Oxygen handling and Gas production equipment and oxygen analyzing You will demonstrate proficiency in blending enriched air nitrox and the proper labeling of nitrox cylinders.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may fill enriched air nitrox cylinders without direct supervision
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Minimum certification level of Compressor Operator or equivalent from agencies recognized.
Available certification:
TDI Nitrox Gas Blender
PADI Tec Gas Blender
BSAC Gas Blender
Price: 10,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Trimix Gas Blender
Introduction
This course enables the successful candidate to engage in the blending of oxygen and helium based gasses.The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper procedures needed for the preparation and blending of high quality Nitrox and Trimix gases for use in technical diving.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may fill trimix based gas mixtures without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Minimum certification level of Gas Blender or equivalent from agencies recognized.
Available certification:
TDI Advanced Gas Blender
PADI Tec Trimix Gas Blender
BSAC Mixed Gas Blender
Price: 10,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Regulator Service Technician
Introduction
The Regulator Service Technician course enables the successful candidate to engage in the preparation of scuba equipment for Technical Diving Gases. The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper procedures required for oxygen equipment cleaning.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may clean and service scuba diving regulators for use in technical diving without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Provide proof of employment through a recognized scuba related facility.
Available certification:
TDI 02 Service Technician
BSAC Equipment Repair Technician
Price: 8,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Scuba Cylinder Service Technician
Introduction
This course course provides the training required to allow candidates to competently and safely conduct service and visual inspection of scuba diving cylinders.During the course you will learn to promote safety in the care and maintenance of high-pressure scuba cylinders.One of the goals is to raise the consciousness of the industry to the need to meet and exceed the minimum standards established by local Regulations.Another goal is to train inspectors in the proper handling, filling, and inspection techniques including the identification of the various defective conditions that can lead to cylinder rejection or condemnation.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may clean and service scuba diving regulators for use in technical diving without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Provide proof of employment through a recognized scuba related facility.
Available certification:
SDI Visual Inspection Procedures (VIP) Course
Price: 8,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Advanced Wreck Diver Course
Introduction
This course provides training and experience to competently conduct advanced wreck dives. This program includes penetration skills and techniques. Depths shall not exceed the level in which the diver is trained and competent, but in no case shall the maximum depth in this program exceed 180 fsw/55 msw.
Upon successful completion of this course:
Graduates may engage in wreck penetration during decompression diving.
The student must:
Minimum age of 18
Be certified as a TDI Decompression Procedures diver.
Show proof of at least fifty (50) logged dives.
Be certified as Basic Wreck or Cavern or equivalent.
Available certification:
TDI Advanced Wreck Diver
Price: 20,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Cavern Diver
Introduction
This course is designed to develop the minimum skills and knowledge for cavern and overhead environment diving within the limits of light penetration; in addition outlines specific hazards associated with cave diving. The Cavern Diver Course in not intended to provide instruction for cave diving environments. The objective of this course is to train divers in the proper planning, procedures, techniques and hazards of cavern diving.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in cavern diving activities without direct supervision so long as the following limits are adhered to:
Daylight zone, i.e. within natural light of the cavern entrance.
Penetration is limited to one-third (1/3) of a single diving cylinder or 1/6th if using double cylinders.
Sixty one (61) linear meters / two hundred (200) linear feet from the surface.
Forty (40) msw / one hundred thirty (130) fsw maximum depth.
No decompression diving.
No restrictions (no areas too small for two (2) divers to pass side-by-side).
Safety stops as appropriate or necessary.
Maintain a continuous guideline.
Proper Cavern diving equipment is used.
No removal of life support equipment shall be permitted within the overhead environment.
The student must:
Be at least age eighteen (18) or fifteen (15) with parental consent.
Show proof of a minimum certification as a certified diver with a minimum of twenty five (25) dives.
Available certification:
TDI Cavern Diver
PADI Cavern Specialty
Price: 20,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Intro To Cave Diver Course
Introduction
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of cave diving utilizing a single primary guide line. Introductory cave diving is the second level in the development of safe techniques for cave diving, directly building upon the cavern diver course. This introduction to cave diving is not intended to train divers for all facets of cave diving. The objective of this course is the perfection of skills taught in the cavern diving program, in addition to the adoption of additional techniques and procedures required for elementary cave dives.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in single guideline cave diving activities without direct supervision so long as the following limits are adhered to:
Penetration is limited to one-third (1/3) of a single diving cylinder or 1/6th if using double cylinders.
Forty (40) msw / one hundred thirty (130) fsw maximum depth.
No decompression diving.
Maintain a continuous guideline.
Proper Cave diving equipment is used.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18) or fifteen (15) with parental consent.
Show proof of a minimum certification of TDI Cavern Diver or equivalent.
Available certification:
TDI Intro To Cave Diver
Price: 20,000 THB (All Inclusive)
Full Cave Diver Course
Introduction
Advanced cave dive planning, the practical execution of different types of cave systems and scenarios divers encounter are presented. This cave diving course is not intended to prepare divers for evaluating all facets of cave diving. The objective of this course is to expand and critique previous skills accomplished in the Cavern and Introductory Cave Diving programs. Emphasis is placed upon dive planning and skill perfection through actual cave penetration
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in cave diving activities without direct supervision so long as the following limits are adhered to:
Penetration is limited to the one-third (1/3) air rule
Forty (40) msw / one hundred thirty (130) fsw maximum depth
No gear removal in cave
Safety and decompression stops appropriate or necessary.
Maintain a continuous guideline.
Proper Cave diving equipment is used.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Have a minimum certification of TDI Introductory Cave Diver or equivalent.
Available certification:
TDI Full Cave Diver
PADI TecRec Cave Diver
Price: 30,000 THB (All Inclusive)
CCR Cave Diver
The CCR Cave Diver course directly builds upon the Full Cave Diver course. Advanced cave dive planning, the practical execution of different types of cave systems and scenarios divers encounter are presented. This cave diving course is not intended to prepare divers for evaluating all facets of cave diving. Emphasis is placed upon dive planning and skill perfection through actual cave penetration. The TDI CCR Cave diver course is based on closed circuit rebreathers, manual or electronic such as; Megalodon, Evolution, Inspiration, Sentinel, Ouroboros , Pelagian, KISS.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in ccr rebreather cave diving activities without direct supervision.
The student must:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Show proof of a minimum certification of TDI CCR MOD II air diluent decompression Diver or equivalent.
Certified CCR Cave level II diver.
Show proof of a minimum of Fifty (50) logged dives or hours on the specific unit.
Or
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
Show proof of a minimum certification of TDI CCR MOD II air diluent decompression Diver or equivalent.
Show proof of a minimum of Hundred (100) logged dives or hours on the specific unit
Certified Open Circuit Full Cave diver from a recognized agency.
Available certification:
TDI CCR Full Cave Diver
Price: 20,000 THB (All Inclusive)
