ITDA Group Specialist Diving Activities
About ITDA Group Specialist Diving
Specialist Diver Training covers a wide range of training subject areas and ITDA offer a unique series of training levels to match divers abilities as they progress in training and experience from Introduction / Entry Level, through Intermediate Levels to truly Advanced Specialist levels with over 12+ Dives at advanced Specialist levels.
Unique Specialist ITDA Training.
ICE Diving & Cold Water Training, Overhead Environment -Wreck Diving – Deep Diving – Decompression Diving – Side Mount – Entry Level Technical – Advanced Ntech/Nitrox – Rebreather Training (Semi Closed SCR & Closed Circuit CCR to mixed gas CCR 100m+) – Research & Scientific Diving – Advanced Rescue – Occupational Diving – DPV and ROV – Search & Recovery – Marine Life & Shark Diving. – Navigation – Night Diving – Equipment – Gas Blending – Dive Planning & Decompression – Physics & Physiology – Advanced Life Support – IHMP Dive Medic – Hyperbaric Operations – Higher Education
ITDA Group Specialist Diver Levels
We have three levels for each subject area / specialist diving certification program
- Entry Level / Introduction – For Resort Divers and above levels or equal any agency. WHO MAY CERTIFY? (Any Instructor (any Agency) with the acceptable level of training, Certifications and Experience may train and Certify for ITDA Group at this level, after registration and approval by ITDA HQ)
- Intermediate Level – For Sports Divers and above levels or equal any agency. WHO MAY CERTIFY? (Any Instructor (any Agency) with the acceptable level of training, Certifications and Experience may train and Certify for ITDA Group at this level, after registration and approval by ITDA HQ)
- Advanced Level – For Advanced Divers, Specialist or above – ITDA Group Divers Only! WHO MAY CERTIFY? ONLY ITDA Group “Certified and Approved” Advanced Specialist Instructors May train and Certify to the Advanced Levels.
The Specialist programs at each level have a minimum number of dives from 4 to 8 dives to certify, depending on the complexity of the training. And theory from just 2 hours to over 20hrs. Per training module.
Academic Theory for Intermediate and advanced levels may be taught and certified as two part training programs and some may qualify for credits in higher learning and be accepted as part certification towards our Higher Education and Professional Programs.
Flexible Training Options
We will allow divers from any agency meeting the entry requirements to take ITDA Group Specialist Diver Training to level 1 and 2, but level 3. Advanced Specialist is restricted to those who have completed levels 1 and 2. or ITDA Group Advanced Divers.
When you are certified as an ITDA Group Specialist Diver, you are really a “Specialist Diver” in that subject… Some agencies require only one (1) or two (2) dive to be certified advanced specialist, we ask how is this possible? (To be an advanced specialist diver with so little actual diving skills or knowledge.)
Two part Certification
What is two part Certification?
Very simply it is the process whereby you may take the academic theory module as a separate classroom study program or On-line course as a part 1. And gain a Certificate in that subject, prior to taking the practical training which is the part 2 Certificate and certification relating to becoming a diver in that “Specialist Area”. The two part process will normally apply to any ITDA Group Training & Certification Programs that have a high degree of academic study associated with them.
Timescale limitation with the two part program: Three Months / 90 Days is the maximum time permitted between completing study and beginning the part 2 training. After this timescale you will be required to take a full quiz on the academic subject matter and pass with 85to % overall grade B+. Prior to being allowed to take the in water practical training and your Instructor will charge you for their time and taking the quiz.
We also have a complete briefing system and short knowledge assessments and skills evaluation prior to each in-water training module. as additional safety measure, especially with difficult or dangerous training levels. Our First Priority is your SAFETY and Well-Being.
ITDA Group Research & Scientific Diving
About Research Diving
The ITDA Group have designed and produced a series of Training and certification programs for Research and Scientific Diving applications to offer both Sports and Technical divers the opportunity to develop the skills required for this very specialised area of diving activity.
Our programs are developed with Research diving projects and Instructors specialising in Research diving and also with Higher Education Establishments and Government Projects.
The Research Diver program can be in three sections;
Level 1. Introduction
Level 2. Intermediate
Level 3. Advanced Level. This allows those divers who want to work and study in this area a chance to build up their skills over a period of time.
Three (3) Training and Certification levels:
- Research Diver Level 1.
- Research Diver Level 2.
- Research & Scientific Diver Level 3.
Research Diver Training
Level 1. ITDA Introduction to Research Diving Program Standards
Academic Standards
As contained in section 1 of this manual a basic understanding is required of: Decompression Theory (from the ITDA Group Decompression Diver Manual), Search & Recovery (From the ITDA Group Specialist level in our Advanced Diver Program), and Introduction to “Research Diving”.
Diving Skills / Standards
I. Basic Diving Skills Assessment: (Mask & Snorkel, BCD, Swimming Skills in full gear to 200m)
II. Buoyancy Skills Workshop session: Controlled Decent & Ascent, Hovering 3mins, trimming weights, and in-water position adjustment without impacting buoyancy. Forward and backwards rolls, airplane position to sitting position and back, forwards and backwards. Controlled layout of underwater work area. Laying weighted lines or other materials to make a small (1sqm.), search area for examination of fine objects. (exercises are to be practiced in depth s from 2m to 20m) Min.2 Dives
III. Navigation Assessment: Find an object underwater from a Compass bearing and mark off the location. Lead your instructor on a 360 degree tour out and back from a start point for 100m. Lead your instructor out and back on a 180 degrees heading for 200m. Demonstrate use and mastery of basic navigation skills. Min. 2 Dives.
IV. Search & Recovery Assessment: Search for and Locate / Recover Safely an object set by your instruction team using lifting safe techniques… You must mark the location on a map in the case of needing further research. Min. 2 Dives. 30m & 12m
V. Finally a Search & Rescue / Missing Diver Exercise: To include; a location and recovery from a minimum depth of 20m/66ft. With slow ascents and stops at 9m and 6m. and EAR and CPR on the Surface / Back at base or boat.
may be performed on last open water training dive. 6 Dives over 3 to 4 days.
Level 2. Intermediate Level
Who may take this Intermediate certification program?
Any diver from any agency who is certified as Advanced /Specialist or Other, with a minimum of 30+ dives experience may take the level 2. Intermediate Level program.
ITDA Intermediate Research Diver Level 2. Program Standards
Academic Standards (Section 1 MUST be completed prior to Section 2.)
As contained in section 2 of this manual a more complete understanding is required of: Decompression Theory (from the ITDA Group Decompression Diver Manual), Search & Recovery (From the ITDA Group Specialist level in our Advanced Diver Program), and Introduction to “Research Diving”.
Diving Skills / Standards
Basic Diving Skills Assessment: (Mask & Snorkel, BCD, Swimming Skills in full gear to 250m, Surface Rescue of Tired Diver with tow 200m & EAR last 50m) Surface Skills ONLY.
I. Buoyancy Skills Workshop session: Assessment ONLY… Controlled Decent & Ascent, Hovering 5mins. As in section 1. 1 Dive for assessment with instructor supervised skills, maximum depth 30m.
II. Navigation Skills. Assessment ONLY: Find an object underwater from a Compass bearing and mark off the location. Lead your instructor on a 360 degree tour out and back from a start point for 100m. Lead your instructor out and back on a 180 degrees heading for 200m. Demonstrate use and mastery of basic navigation skills. 1 Dive from 6m to 30m. Adding simulated decompression for 10mins at 30m.
III. Search & Recovery Assessment: Search for and Locate / Recover Safely an object set by your instruction team using lifting safe techniques… You must mark the location on a map in the case of needing further research. 2 Dive(s) with deco to a depth of NOT LESS THAN 25m.
IV. Simulate a research 2 dive project: To analyse a reef problem and to record marine life interaction. Also make notes for examination and analysis of all your activities… 2 Decompression Dives to 25m+ with Nitrox as a deco mix at 9m of 50/50%… 6 Dives over 3 to 4 days.
NOTE ON DECOMPRESSION: Level 1 may simulate deco but level 2 must practice it!
Level 3. Advanced Level
Who may take this Advanced ITDA certification program?
Any diver from any agency who has certified as Level 2 Intermediate ITDA Research Diver or Other equal level of experience, with a minimum of 50+ dives experience may take the level 3. Advanced Research Diver program.
ITDA Advanced Research Diver Level 3. Program Standards
Academic Standards (Section 1 and 2 MUST be completed prior to Section 3.)
As contained in section 2 of this manual a more complete understanding is required of: Decompression Theory (from the ITDA Group Decompression Diver Manual), Search & Recovery (From the ITDA Group Specialist level in our Advanced Diver Program), and section 3, “Research and Scientific Diving”. Covering different types of research diving and an Introduction to Scientific Diving.
Diving Skills / Standards
I. Basic Diving Skills Assessment: (Mask & Snorkel, BCD, Swimming Skills in full gear to 300m, Surface Rescue of Tired Diver with tow 200m & EAR last 75m)Surface Skills ONLY.
II. Buoyancy Skills Workshop session: Assessment ONLY… Controlled Decent & Ascent, Hovering 5mins. As in section 1. 1 Dive for assessment with instructor supervised skills, maximum depth 30m.
III. Navigation Skills. Assessment ONLY: As in section 2. 1 Dive from 6m to 30m. Adding decompression for 10mins at 30m.
IV. Search & Recovery Assessment: As in section 2. 2 Dive(s) with deco to a depth of NOT LESS THAN 25m.
V. Organise & Plan a Research Dive project: To analyse reef problems, eco systems impact and to record marine life interaction. Including setting up a habitat and observation. Also make notes for examination and analysis of all your activities. 2 Air Dives Non-Deco and 2 Decompression Dives to 25m+ with Nitrox as a deco mix at 9m of 50/50% 8 Dives over 4 to 5 Days.
NOTE ON DECOMPRESSION: Level 3 must practice; planning and executing safe decompression diving, team-diving and safety planning!
Overhead Environment Diving
About ITDA Group Overhead Environment Programs
This is probably the single most dangerous diving environment that exists for divers and we understand that many will want to explore and face the numerous exciting and challenging opportunities that this type of diving offers.
Our aim is very simple, to offer the safest and most secure training and certification options possible, while recognizing and understanding the severe risks involved.
Overhead Training & Certification
Levels
We offer a unique approach to the challenges of Overhead Environment Diving with three (3) Certification levels for each specialist area.
- Introduction Level (2-4 Dives Experience)
- Intermediate Level (4-6 Dives Experience)
- Advanced Level (6-10 Dives Experience)
The number of dives required is to demonstrate competence, confidence and comfort with various Skills and training Drills, including: Safety, Buddy, Rescue and Emergency Procedures for each level to ascending levels of difficulty and competence. Your ITDA Group Specialist Instructor will advise you, based on your skill levels and performance at each stage of training.
Training Modules Required
Modules
ITDA Group Training offers a low cost On-Line training option with a pick and mix group of related training module options. The required modules for each course theory programs are listed at the bottom of the course information section.
Common Modules required at pass level for all overhead environments training and certifications are:
- Dive Physics
- Dive Planning
- Decompression Theory
These are all available on-line
ICE Diving
Overhead Environment
ICE Diving is very dangerous but also great fun and very challenging. If you are Interested in this type of diving adventure we have a great line up for you. You may need to travel as ICE Diver Programs are geographically dependant on ICE being available and probably only in Northern areas or close to the South Pole. We currently have Instructors in Norway and Scotland (UK) who specialise in this type of adventure diving.
Wreck Diving
Overhead Environment
Wreck diving offers some unique hazards and also great rewards, we offer from wreck mapping and safe external exploration to full penetration and exploration of the inside of wrecks. Many divers have given their lives due to lack of training and awareness of wreck hazards.
Cavern & Cave Diving
Overhead Environment
The ultimate challenge for some divers is to boldly go where no one has been before. This type of diving is both extreme and very, very dangerous, many divers have met with untimely deaths due to lack of training and awareness of the unique hazards involved in Cave diving and Cavern exploration beyond the light zone.
DPV Diver
Safe use and control of Direct Propulsion Vehicles, from the Scooter to the Torpedo.
Shark Diver
From awareness and passive interaction to learning more about them.
CCR Diver
Rebreather Diving on some of the most popular units in the World. Inspiration and Evolution, Submatix and Hammerhead.
Deep (Deco) Diver
Diving beyond the limits of 30m/100ft and using decompression procedures. Entry level Technical Training.
Book now through email at: torgrim.holte@itdascandinavia.com
