TDI Intro to Tech Course – Enter the World of Technical Diving
Category: Technical Course
Location: Koh Chang
SKU: Tech-Koh-Chang-TDI001
Course Overview
This course introduces recreational divers to the world of technical diving. You’ll dive with sidemount or twinset configurations, improve buoyancy, propulsion, trim, and dive planning – all within no-decompression limits.
Key Topics: Gas planning, technical gear setup, situational awareness, physics & physiology of tech diving.
What You’ll Learn
- 🧰 Gear configuration with sidemount or twinset
- ⚖️ Buoyancy, trim, propulsion techniques
- 🧠 Tech dive planning and situational awareness
- 📐 Gas rules, SAC rate and cylinder labeling
- 📋 Team diving protocols
Requirements
- Agency: TDI Certification
- Prerequisite: SDI Open Water Diver or equivalent
- Logged Dives: Minimum 25
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Duration: 2 days
- Dives: 3 open water dives (max. depth: 23m)
- Pool Session: Yes (Day 1)
- Theory: Online
Before the Course: Meet your instructor between 4–5 PM for paperwork, briefing and gear prep.
What’s Included
- 📘 TDI digital manual or in-house theory
- 🛠️ Use of sidemount or twinset configuration
- 🤿 Pool session + 3 open water dives
- 🎓 Certification upon completion
- 🛡️ Optional: Dive accident insurance
Ready to Get Technical?
Intro to Tech is your entry point into the TDI system. Improve your diving precision and prepare for advanced technical programs like Deco Procedures or Extended Range.
- ✅ No-decompression training in tech gear
- ✅ Learn advanced gas & safety protocols
- ✅ Essential for future cave & deco divers
👉 Book your TDI Intro to Tech course today!
What Can You Discover?
Spot unique marine life on wrecks like the HTMS Chang or explore Koh Chang’s reefs in full trim and awareness. Bring your camera or rent a GoPro for a new perspective.
Important Safety Notice:
Technical diving requires absolute focus, precision, and awareness. Do not use cannabis before or during any training or dive.
🚫 No Drugs – Dive Smart, Dive Safe!
What Our Guests Say About Us
At Chang Diving Center, we’ve guided divers from around the world into technical diving. Their reviews reflect the safety, clarity, and depth we bring to every course.
Google Reviews
Students praise our tech programs for clarity, safety, and progress. See why divers choose us for their first tech steps.
Tripadvisor Reviews
Our technical dive students share their experiences, from intro training to full deco procedures. Join the future of diving!
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On Facebook, our community shares stories of their very first tech dives – and how far they’ve come. See their journeys!
Price Includes
- Free transfer on your dive day from your hotel to the boat-White Sand Beach to Bang Bao.(East Coast pick up on request)
- All Equipment which you need for Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
- Full Set of own Scuba Diving Gear?Discount 200 THB/Day(we provide tanks and weights)
- Lunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea and local fruits are served on boat
- English Speaking Divemaster or Instructor (Group Sizes max.5 PAX)
- Free Wifi on the Boat(max. 10PAX)
- Credit Card At the Shop or Boat (PayPal only at the online store)Payments above 1500 THB Free of charge
- NATIONAL PARK FEE'S NOT INCLUDED
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