TDI Intro to Tech
The TDI Intro to Tech Course at OCD Divers is designed for divers who want to dramatically elevate their foundational skills or begin their journey into technical diving. This program focuses on precision buoyancy, stable trim, efficient propulsion, disciplined gas planning, and streamlined equipment configuration—skills that form the backbone of all future technical training.
Training takes place at The Scuba Ranch (May–Oct) and Balmorhea State Park (Nov–Apr), depending on season and conditions.
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TDI INTRO TO TECH
What You’ll Learn
This course follows TDI standards and introduces divers to the foundational skills, discipline, and precision required for technical diving. Training focuses on buoyancy, trim, propulsion, gas planning, situational awareness, and streamlined equipment configuration—the core of all future TDI technical programs.
- Advanced buoyancy & trim — Horizontal positioning, stability, and precise micro‑adjustments.
- Propulsion techniques — Frog kick, modified frog, back kick, and helicopter turns.
- Gas management — Rock‑bottom calculations, turn pressures, and team gas matching.
- Situational awareness — Environmental, team, and equipment awareness at a technical level.
- Technical gear configuration — Streamlined setups, hose routing, and equipment selection.
- Dive planning — Pre‑dive checks, S.T.A.R.T. procedures, and emergency protocols.
Program Overview
Training includes academic development, land‑based equipment workshops, and in‑water sessions focused on precision control and technical‑level discipline. Divers practice trim, buoyancy, propulsion, gas planning, and emergency procedures while using a technical‑style equipment configuration.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18, or 15 with parental consent
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent
- Proof of 25 logged open water dives
Where Training Takes Place
Training takes place at:
- The Scuba Ranch (May–Oct)
- Balmorhea State Park (Nov–Apr)
Additional locations may be used depending on conditions and course scheduling.
What Comes Next
After completing the TDI Intro to Tech Course, divers often continue with:
This course is the foundation of all future technical diving training.
