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SSI Enriched Air Nitrox
Understand recreational nitrox planning, oxygen exposure and gas verification.
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Eight tools to organise a trip, compare courses, keep equipment records and prepare useful notes.
Open the tools →01 / BEFORE YOU TRAVELWeather & dive preparation
Official forecasts, tide information and a worksheet to take to your briefing.
Open the preparation resources →02 / KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENTManuals & manufacturer support
Find the correct documents for your model and prepare a useful support enquiry.
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SSI Open Water Diver
Start scuba certification with academic learning and supervised practical development.
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SSI Open Water Instructor
Prepare to teach through SSI instructor training and the required instructor evaluation.
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SSI Perfect Buoyancy
Refine weighting, body position and buoyancy through focused practical coaching.
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Surface marker
A visible surface signalling device. Different designs and deployment methods need appropriate training.
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Task loading and attention
Every extra task competes with gas, depth and buddy awareness.
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TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver
Study higher-oxygen gas use and the practical discipline needed for advanced gas management.
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TDI Air Diluent CCR Diver
Learn closed-circuit rebreather use on a specific approved unit within the course’s no-stop scope.
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TDI Cavern Diver
Learn an introduction to overhead diving within the specific boundaries of cavern training.
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TDI Decompression Procedures Diver
Develop the planning and practical skills for staged decompression within the qualification’s limits.
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TDI Full Cave Diver
Develop fuller cave-navigation and emergency-management skills after the introductory foundation.
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TDI Intro to Tech
Develop the buoyancy, trim, propulsion and team awareness used in technical training.
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TDI Trimix Diver
Develop mixed-gas planning and execution for appropriately experienced technical divers.
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TDI vs PADI TecRec
A technical-first agency compared with the technical branch of the world's largest recreational training network.
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Technical Dive Centres in Australia
Why 'technical' is not one capability, and how to compare facilities service by service.
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The commitment of planned decompression
Planned decompression creates an obligation that may prevent a straightforward ascent to the surface.
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The Dive Shop Hobart
Hobart · TAS
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The Dive Shop Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln · SA
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The Scuba Doctor
Rye · VIC
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Trim and body position
Distinguish orientation from overall buoyancy.
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Types of Dive Businesses
Full-service centres, training schools, destination operators, charters, resorts and technical facilities are different things.
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Understanding a course quote
Compare course quotes using their inclusions.
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Understanding the BCD
Recognise the role of a buoyancy control device.
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Underwater Navigation
Finding your way with a compass and natural references — essential for Australian shore diving.
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