TDI Intro to Tech (tech foundation)
Also: tech 40
This course introduces the basics of technical diving through controlled decompression and specialized gas use. It is a bridge between recreational limits and full technical training. You learn to manage deco stops and use different gas mixes while staying safe. Most students use this to prepare for deeper dives in places like Komodo or Cebu. You will study decompression models and how to handle equipment failures under pressure. Many divers fail because they rush into this without mastering buoyancy first. I saw a student in 2022 struggle because his trim was poor during a 30 m stop. Practice your stability in a pool before you pay for the full course. It saves money and prevents accidents.