Technical diving is not something to be taken lightly. Many divers that only dive occasionally think that they are ready to undertake technical dive training. This simply is not always the case. Before one considers beginning any technical dive training, a thorough self-evaluation of one’s in-water skills, a strong knowledge of diving principles and practices, and a dedication to continual education is paramount. Anyone considering technical dive training should possess the superior personal diving skills and proper frame of mind to ensure success.
Our instructors at Professional Scuba Instruction believe that technical diving is about team diving and functioning within that team environment to meet some mission objective set by the team. The purpose of technical dive training is the perfection of dive skills so that each team member could function independently from the team if separated, but remembering that the team is paramount. No one individual or mission goal is more important than the integrity of the team. If one person’s ego or goal takes precedent, team unity is compromised and could lead to devastating results for the team.
The training programs at PSI take a fresh approach to technical diver training. While our instructors will issue certifications from PADI DSAT and/or TDI (Technical Diving International) our classes are not cookie cutter. Expect to be challenged and expect to learn the right way. Our teaching style, approach, and philosophy is rooted in the DIR (Doing it Right) philosophies. The staff members at PSI are progressive DIR having adapted to new techniques, which will allow you to grow as a diver - no matter what your goals are. The DIR philosophy has a proven track record in safety and efficiency which is why all of our instructors follow the DIR way. The course flow structure that the experienced staff of Professional Scuba Instruction has developed also has a proven track record. Our teaching style and philosophy will help you grow and develop the necessary skills you need to excel as a technical diver.
Numerous dive shops offer technical dive training, but the difference between the other shops and PSI is clear. At Professional Scuba Instruction, each training segment is designed to push the student to their personal limits requiring the highest degree of understanding, skill, and most importantly decision making. All training segments require students to formulate solutions and then implement them appropriately. Throughout training, students will be given numerous scenarios that require complex skill responses that must be taken to a natural conclusion or terminus. We do not just give problems and "cut" the skills, the student must make a decision on how to solve the problem and then turn the dive. Only then is the skill possibly "cut".
If you think you are up to the challenge of becoming a technical diver continue on...
The Why and the How
Not all techncial diving instructors are created equal. More importantly not all technical diving instructors teach the same material or the same way. You only want the best therefore you need to demand rigorous training. Rest assured, the technical instructors at Professional Scuba Instruction have the industry's leading training philosophy and equipment. We belive that practice and repetition is the only way to develop the proper techniques and skills to be a safe and competent technical diver. All of our instructors utilize unique training tools to allow our students to get more form their training sessions. Students of Professional Scuba Instruction are some of the best prepared technical divers, ready to take on any dive within their training experience.
Before any student begins a training segment they will undergo an evaluation by our staff to ensure they have the necessary skills to progress to the next level of training. All new technical diving students, who do not have previous experience will begin their journey with a "Foundations" level course specifically desinged by the experienced technical diving staff of Professional Scuba Instruction. This course covers all of the basic skills a diver will need to execute dives safely and to progress further in his or her technical diving adventure.
Once a diver possesses the required skills and experience to continue to the next level, they have some choices as to where the adventure will take them. Whether they will explore wrecks, plunge into the depths of the underworld by exploring caverns and caves, or continue to push the depths of the ocean the possibilities are endless. After a "Foundations" course, the world of technical diving has truly just begun for students. The "Technical Level" course programs are designed for students looking to gain further knowledge, skills, and experience for executing dives that exceed the recreational limits. The Technical programs will slowly push depth limits allowing the student dver to acclimate to new skills and depths as they progress with their training. The courses are designed to challenge but also provide a strong foundation on which the diver will grow. A full description of each course can be found under "explore course options" to the right.
Students are required to have logged dives outside of training in order to progress to the next level of training. Our belief is that training provides a solid platform on which it is the student's responsibility to dive and gain experience before proceeding to further training. Training is used to develop the motor skills and muscle memory necessary to conduct a given dive safely, but diving is the only way to gain true experience. We do not rubber stamp divers and you cannot pay for certification. Only through hard work and a true commitment to training will divers earn their certifications. Many shops claim this, but Professional Scuba Instruction backs this up. Learn technical diving from only the best, choose us and start on your pathway to becoming a safe, proficient, and experienced diver.
