Big Blue Tech: Cave and Cavern Diving Courses
Cave diving is the last frontier in diving. Noted as one of the most dangerous and hazardous sports on the planet, this style and method of diving needs to be respected as much as the rush and enjoyment is cherished.
With several main land thailand cave systems and west coast island caverns we have many options throughout thailand. As you will note there is not level one in this curriculum. We recommend students enroll in the Level I Tech Diver course first.
Level 1 - Cavern Diver
This is the intermediate level certification course for divers wishing to utilize 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.
Pre-requisites:
The student must:
1. Be at least age eighteen (18) or fifteen (15) with parental consent.
2. Show proof of a minimum certification as a certified diver with a minimum of twenty five (25)
dives.
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Level 2 - Intro to Cave Diver
is 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.
The student must:
1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18) or fifteen (15) with parental consent.
2. Show proof of a minimum certification of TDI Cavern Diver or equivalent.
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Level 3 - Cave Diver
This course is designed to teach This course is the third (3rd) stage of training in the series of TDI’s cave diver development programs.
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.
The student must:
1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
2. Have a minimum certification of TDI Introductory Cave Diver or equivalent.
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Big Blue Tech: Scuba Engineer Courses
For scuba diving professionals, the need to be qualified in a variety of skills is increasing beyond diving level certifications. Having advanced medical training is as important as being able to maintain, test, service and repair scuba diving machinery and equipment. To help make you more employable and increase your diving knowledge we have worked with leading engineers to provide the following internationally recognized courses.
Upon completion, not only will the student receive several international certifications but also get a week long internship at our 5 star dive resort.
The program has three modules or components. With this modular design, the student can build a custom program suited to his or her needs.
Dive Industry Technician Course (DITC)

This is a 10 day ASSET & SITA and IDEST approved course, covering all aspects of service, repair and workshop operation.The course has a 9-module curriculum supported by a Dive Industry Technicians Handbook specially written to accompany the course.The course is designed to give as much emphasis on practical knowledge and skills with a large proportion of the course devoted to ‘hands on‘ practical work.
Syllabus includes:
* The physics of diving related plant and equipment
* Regulator service and repair
* Equipment theory - design and construction
* Compressor, air banks - operation and air quality
* Setting up a professional workshop
* Warranties and customer care
* Working practices, standards and procedures
* Regulations and standards
* Cylinder testing
Pre-requisites:
Orientation & Assessment Course (DITC)

The purpose of this course is to orientate candidates to ASSET Standards & Codes of Practices, British Standards, Heath & Safety Law, revise knowledge requirements, assess practical skills and experience so that the experienced Technician can gain ASSET Advanced Technician Certification. This certification is a pre requisite for IDEST Service Center Approval.
Pre-requisites:
* 2 years experience as a technician
* 3 Manufacturers repair clinic certificates
* Evidence of experience etc.
Please contact us for information specific to this course
* Brings the experience technician up to date with the latest procedures for servicing life support equipment used in the dive industry
* Provides a certificate of recognition for the technicians experience. This may assist in obtaining permission to attend manufacturer service seminars.
* As the highest scuba technician rating, it further assists the candidate in acquiring work in the dive industry.
Cylinder Testing Course (Part 1)

The ASSET 2 day CYLINDER TESTING COURSE (Part 1) is the first part of a two level training scheme and introduces the theory and practice of cylinder testing.
The theory part:
* Cylinder testing practices and procedures
* Valve maintenance
* Thread gauging
* Standards
* Codes of practice
* HSE
The practical part:
* Inspection
* Measurement
* Hydrostatic Testing etc.
Key Benefits
* Comprehensive training in scuba tank and tank valve maintenance
* All the latest techniques and information used
* Essential for annual inspection of scuba tanks used in the recreational dive industry
Changes in UK and European legislation together with the requirement for ‘competent and approved’ persons to carry out cylinder testing has created the need for a higher standard of training and certification of those who carry out this work.
Pre-requisites:
Cylinder Testing Course (Part 2)

The ASSET 2-day CYLINDER TESTING COURSE (Part 2) - ADVANCED is aimed at the experienced Cylinder Tester.
* Metallurgy
* Inspection
* Crack detection
* Determination
During this course the Cylinder Testers inspection skills will be honed and tested.
On successful completion of the course the candidate will be awarded the ASSET CYLINDER TESTING (Part 2) ADVANCED Certificate.
Key Benefits
* Covers the very latest techniques in advanced scuba tank visual inspection
* A practical exam with borderline pass fail examples verifies the inspectors skills
* The highest ASSET certification grade in scuba tank visual inspection
Pre-requisites:
* Have completed the ASSET Part 1 course OR
* Have completed the DIVE INDUSTRY TECHNICIANS COURSE
Compressed Air Management Course

A new course introduced in to compliment the Cylinder Testing Course, but also for Dive Industry personnel or other industry's with responsibilities for day to day compressor operation and maintenance plus filling of breathing air cylinders
The course covers general maintenance, operation, standards and relevant legislation.
Key Benefits
* Prevents costly damage to the compressor unit through lack of operator care
* Prevents costly damage or destruction of the dive centers scuba tanks through the moistures damage resulting from the damp air supplied from an incorrectly cared for compressor
* Provides proof of formal compressor and air bank training. When a new compressor stops working, manufacturers often blame the operator or the owner if the person responsible for compressor operation has no training. If the compressor operator has formal training, the blame for compressor failure shifts to the manufacturer or supplier of the unit.
Pre-requisites:
Gas Blender Course

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. This course is run over one full day including academic presentations, blending workshops and a final exam.
Student Prerequisites:
* Minimum age of 18
Advanced Gas Blender Course

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. This course takes one full day and during this time students will master all the techniques required for blending technical gases both within a blending facility and out in the field.
Student Prerequisites:
* Minimum age of 18
* Show proof of certification of TDI Nitrox Gas Blender or equivalent.
O2 Service Technician

This course enables the successful candidate to engage in the preparation of scuba equipment, including regulators, tanks and blending systems that are exposed to Technical Diving Gases. The objective of this course is to train candidates in the proper procedures required for oxygen equipment cleaning. This course is generally run over one full day.
Student Prerequisites:
* Minimum age of 18
* Show proof of certification of TDI Nitrox Gas Blender or equivalent
* Provide proof of VIP certification through a recognized agency
* Provide proof of certification through a recognized manufacturing company regulator clinic
* Provide proof of employment through a recognized scuba related facility, manufacturer/distributor or proof of intent to acquire such employment
Big Blue Tech: Diver Medic Courses
The needs of the diving industry are demanding in the extreme sense. Safety regulations and compliance issues are a major concern. The potential for injury is obvious and many regulatory and industry standards setting agencies have addressed this in new and tightened regulations.
Upon completion of the three core programs, the student will be prepared for work in remote locations (where most diving takes place) and able to deal with accidents ranging from coral cuts and abrasions to DCI (Decompression Illness)Paralysis.
We have developed a complete list of Emergency Response, Diver Medical Technician and Chamber Operator programs to prepare the student for the rigors of emergency medical field care. It is also an excellent class for physicians to be introduced to the principles and physiology of diving medicine and the hyperbaric environment.
Due to the available location of our programs, students may have the rare and unique opportunity to act as "chamber operators" and "chamber tenders" for actual patients. This type of actual "hands-on" experience is priceless. These clinical sessions are conducted under the strict and constant supervision of the DMT Instructor/Coordinator and Chamber physicians.
The program is designed and presented in a modular format. It allows an individual with no prior medical training to progress to a Diver Medical Technician certification, in accordance with the NBDHMT Standards - the most rigorous in the world.
The program has three modules or components. With this modular design, the student can build a custom program suited to his or her needs.
Emergency Medical Technician

The first component is the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Program. It is required for anyone operating in an ambulance in the and is the minimum medical training requirement for Diver Medical Technician certification.
The EMT Program includes:
*advanced airway
*defibrillation
*intra muscular injection
*medication administration
*glucose readings
*nebulized inhalers
*intravenous catheterization
Agencies: NBDHMT, IMCA, HSE, ANDI
Pre-requisites:
* for IMCA certification, student must be commercial diver.
Available Locations: Manilla
Enrollment: Course run every 2 months. Space Limited
Price:
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Diver Medical Technician Program

This is the second component of the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. This course, which will provide the student with knowledge and skills in the specialized field of diving medicine. It will cover gas laws, diving physics and physiology, diagnosis and treatment of diving related illness and injuries, and multi lock hyperbaric chamber operation. This is an excellent introduction course for physicians and nurses interested in pursuing a specialty in Hyperbaric Medicine. For non-medically trained individuals, this program will provide Hyperbaric Chamber Operator certification.
Agencies: NBDHMT, IMCA, HSE, ANDI
Pre-requisites:
* for IMCA certification, student must be commercial diver.
*Emergency Medical Technician
Available Locations: Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Khao Lak
Enrollment: Course run every 2 months. Space Limited
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Remote Emergency Medical Technician

The third component is the Remote Emergency Medical Technician Program. This is a course of intensive study and practical labs. The primary objective of this class is to provide a knowledge and practical skills base.This includes the needed skills for a remote environment cardiac incident.
The REMT Program includes:
*thoracic decompression,
*orthopedic injury splinting
*emergency dental treatment
*emergency wound closure (suturing)
*Foley catheterization.
*ACLS for Basic Life Support personnel.
Agencies: NBDHMT, IMCA, HSE, ANDI
Pre-requisites:
* for IMCA certification, student must be commercial diver.
*Emergency Medical Technician
*Dive Medic Technician
Available Locations: Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Khao Lak
Enrollment: Course run every 2 months. Space Limited
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Participants

These courses are perfect for the diving professional to learn more about the medical side of diving and how to treat it, and other potential disasters that could arise in the remote locations that diving takes place. This course is ideal for the staff and owners of liveaboards and remote diving shops that make Asia the Number 1 diving destination in the world.
This program is also designed for Physicians, Paramedics, EMT's, DMT's, Diving Medical Officers, Chamber Supervisors, Nurses, Clinical Hyperbaric Technicians, Rescue Personnel, and Commercial Diving Professionals.
The various modules of the program will provide CEUs and CMEs for the various allied health care professional. Active DMT's, EMT's can also renew or refresh their skills and certifications by attending portions of this program.
Big Blue Tech: Technical Instructor
These courses are designed to take a current and experienced recreational instructor and technical diver into the world of teaching technical diving. These courses are taught by Instructor Trainers and Course Directors from their own agency. On top of learning the skills the student is required to have a great general understanding of technical diving prior to enrollment.
Tech Level I - Instructor
Extended Range

This course is designed to help the student become an entry level technical diving instructor.
Upon completion you will be able to teach technical extended range diving, non decompression technical diving using enriched air nitrox up to 80%
This course is a great step for those wishing to start to build their experience while teaching aspects of technical diving at the same time,
Agencies: ANDI, TDI, DSAT, SSI TXR
Certification Names:
*Advanced Nitrox Instructor,
*Extended Range Instructor,
*Technical Foundations Instructor,
*Decompression Procedures Instructor
Pre-requisites:
*these vary depending on certifying agency. However you will need to be an experienced technical diver and recreational instructor first.
Available Locations: Similan Islands, Phuket, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Khao Lak, Pattaya
Enrollment: Course available on request:
Price:
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Tech Level II - Instructor
Accelerated Decompression

This course is designed to help the student become an intermediate level technical diving instructor.
Upon completion you will be able to teach technical accelerated decompression diving,using different mixes of nitrox up to pure oxygen
This course is a great step for those who have experience teaching level 1 technical diving.
Agencies: ANDI, TDI, DSAT, SSI TXR
Certification Names:
*Advanced Nitrox Instructor
*Tec Deep Instructor
*Accelerated Decompression Instructor
*Advanced Decompression Procedures Instructor
Pre-requisites:
*these vary depending on certifying agency. However you will need to be an experienced technical diver and recreational instructor first.
* Some courses require you issue a minimum amount of certifications for various disciplines
Available Locations: Similan Islands, Phuket, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Khao Lak, Pattaya
Enrollment: Course available on request:
Price:
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Tech Level III - Instructor
Normoxic Trimix

This course is designed to help the student become an advanced level technical diving instructor.
Upon completion you will be able to teach diving on trimix 21% to 16% and technical accelerated decompression diving,using different mixes of nitrox up to pure oxygen. You may also teach the method of travel gas and wearing multiple cylinders.
This course is a great step for those who have experience teaching level 1 and 2 technical diving.
Agencies: ANDI, TDI, DSAT, SSI TXR
Certification Names:
*Tec Trimix Instructor
*Mixed Gas Instructor
*Normoxic Trimix Instructor
*Intro to Trimix Instructor
Pre-requisites:
*these vary depending on certifying agency. However you will need to be an experienced technical diver and technical instructor first.
* Some courses require you issue a minimum amount of certifications for various disciplines
Available Locations: Similan Islands, Phuket, Koh Tao, Khao Lak, Pattaya
Enrollment: Course available on request:
Price:
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Tech Level IV - Instructor
Hypoxic Trimix

This course is designed to help the student become an advanced trimix level technical diving instructor.
Upon completion you will be able to teach diving on trimix 21% to 10% and technical accelerated decompression diving,using different mixes of nitrox up to pure oxygen. You may also teach the method of travel gas and wearing multiple cylinders.
This course is a great step for those who have experience teaching normoxic trimix.
Agencies: ANDI, TDI, DSAT, SSI TXR
Certification Names:
*Tec Trimix Instructor
*Advanced Mixed Gas Instructor
*Hypoxic Trimix Instructor
*Advanced Trimix Instructor
Pre-requisites:
*these vary depending on certifying agency. However you will need to be an experienced technical diver and technical instructor first.
* Some courses require you issue a minimum amount of certifications for various disciplines
Available Locations: Similan Islands, Phuket, Koh Tao, Khao Lak, Pattaya
Enrollment: Course available on request:
Price:
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Cave Level I - IV - Instructor
Cave - Cavern Instructor

There are several levels of cave and cavern instructor, Many require that you have experience as a technical diver first. The physics and physiology don't change, just the environment. Those who are already a technical instructor can contact us about options for moving into cave instruction.
Agencies: ANDI, TDI
Certification Names:
*Advanced Cave Instructor
*Cavern Instructor
*Cave Instructor
*Trimix Cave Instructor
Pre-requisites:
*these vary depending on certifying agency. However you will need to be an experienced technical diver and technical instructor first.
* Some courses require you issue a minimum amount of certifications for various disciplines
Available Locations: Phuket, Khao Lak, Pattaya
Enrollment: Course available on request:
Price:
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CCR Level I - IV - Instructor
Rebreather Instructor

There are several levels of CCR instructor, Many require that you have experience as a CCR diver first, and your training will be specific to a unit as each are different. The physics and physiology don't change, just the equipment. Those who are already a technical instructor can contact us about options for moving into CCR instruction.
Agencies: ANDI, TDI, DSAT, SSI TXR
Certification Names:
*Air Dil Instructor
*CCR Instructor
*SCR Instructor
*Mixed Gas Dil Instructor
Pre-requisites:
*these vary depending on certifying agency. However you will need to be an experienced rebreather diver and technical instructor first.
* Some courses require you issue a minimum amount of certifications for various disciplines
Rebreather Unit Options: Pelagian DCCCR | Drager | Azimuth | Inspiration | Evolution | Kiss
Available Locations: Similan Islands, Phuket, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Khao Lak, Pattaya
Enrollment: Course available on request:
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Blender - Instructor
Gas Blender

Becoming a gas blender instructor is quite simple. Once you are already a diving instructor and a gas blender you can complete the Gas Blender Instructor Course
Agencies: ANDI, TDI, DSAT, SSI TXR
Certification Names:
*Gas Blender Instructor
*Nitrox Blender Instructor
*Trimix Blender Instructor
Pre-requisites:
*these vary depending on certifying agency. However you will need to be an experienced gas blender first and a recreational instructor
Available Locations: Similan Islands, Phuket, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Khao Lak, Pattaya
Enrollment: Course available on request:
Price:
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