Training Agencies

Skills Workshops

In addition to the formal courses, here at Tech Dive NZ we offer a number of non-certification workshops that are intended to either give you an introduction to a new aspect of diving, or help improve existing skills to help you acheive your goals.

Each of the workshops we offer naturally leads in to at least one of the courses we offer and many of the skills conducted in the workshop may be credited towards on going training. However, as their is no pre-defined set of skills, each workshop may be tailored to suit the participants.

Pricing

All of our workshops are priced at $300 for a maximum of four divers. Rental of all specialist equipment required by a workshop is included in this price.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Even if you are an experienced diver, we will guarentee that you learn something useful during our skills workshops. If you are not satisifed with the outcomes of the day, then there will be no charge for the workshop!


Buoyancy Workshop

Pre-requisites: Open Water
Duration: 1 day

Many divers lack the buoyancy control skills required for even basic dives. Our buoyancy workshop focuses on ensuring that divers are correctly weighted and have finesse in terms of control, positioning, trim and balance. This workshop can be undertaken in either a wetsuit or a drysuit.

After this workshop you may be interested in the following courses: GUE Drysuit, GUE Fundamentals, PADI Self Reliant Diver.

Overhead Protocols

Pre-requisites: Open Water
Duration: 1 day

Diving in overhead environments such as caverns and wrecks has increased risk, and those risks are much larger when divers are not operating as an effective team. This workshop focuses on effective team protocols and line use for all types of overhead environment diving.

After this workshop you may be interested in the following courses: PADI Cavern Diver, PADI Wreck Diver, PADI Advanced Wreck Diver.

Introduction to Twinsets

Pre-requisites: Open Water
Duration: 1 day

Many divers consider twinsets to be only of use to technical divers doing deep dives. However, the truth is that twinsets have many advantages even for recreational divers. This workshop focuses on common equipment configurations and the specific skills required to dive a set of twin tanks effectively.

After this workshop you may be interested in the following courses: GUE Doubles, TDI Advanced Nitrox, TDI Decompression Procedures.

Introduction to Stage Bottles

Pre-requisites: Open Water
Duration: 1 day

Whether it's a pony bottle, a stage bottle or a deco bottle - the skills and knowledge needed are the same! This workshop focuses on how to setup and carry an appropriate stage bottle and covers some of the skills associated with their use.

After this workshop you may be interested in the following courses: PADI Self Reliant Diver, TDI Advanced Nitrox, TDI Decompression Procedures, GUE Tech 1.

Surface Marker Buoy Workshop

Pre-requisites: Open Water
Duration: 1 day

A Delayed Surface Marker Buoy should be standard equipment for all divers! This workshop provides an introduction to different types of DSMBs and the their use.

After this workshop you may be interested in the following courses: PADI Self Reliant Diver, GUE Fundamentals.

Please contact us for further details or to discuss a workshop that is tailored to your specific needs.