Why choose our Tek training?
Our Tek training prepares you to become an expert in technical diving, capable of meeting the most demanding challenges.
At Plongée Recycleur, we are committed to offering the highest quality technical diving training, tailored to the needs of divers at all levels. Here's why our Tek training stands out:
1. Expertise and Experience
Our instructors are technical diving professionals with years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the most demanding underwater environments. They are dedicated to sharing their expertise and ensuring your safety throughout your training.
2. Comprehensive and Structured Programs
Our training programs cover a wide range of specialties, including Nitrox, Normoxic and Hypoxic Trimix, Gas Blending, Sidemount, and the use of DPVs. Each training is carefully structured to offer progressive learning, combining theory, pool practice, and open water dives.
3. High-Quality Equipment
We provide state-of-the-art diving equipment, regularly maintained and checked to ensure optimal performance. Our configurations are designed to offer the comfort and safety needed to explore new depths.
4. Adaptability and Flexibility
We understand that every diver has unique needs and goals. Our training is flexible and adaptable, allowing adjustments based on your experience level and ambitions. Whether you are a recreational diver looking to expand your skills or a technical diver aspiring to deeper and more complex dives, we have a training for you.
5. Commitment to Safety
Safety is our top priority. Our programs integrate rigorous safety protocols and emergency procedures to prepare you to handle all situations. You will learn to use your equipment effectively and respond calmly and appropriately in case of problems.
Join us to discover a fascinating underwater world and reach new heights (or rather, new depths) in your diving journey. Our Tek training is your gateway to an unforgettable adventure, full of discoveries and exciting challenges.
- Acquire advanced technical skills.
- Develop expertise in risk management.
- Access career opportunities in advanced diving.
Training Details
Our Tek training includes:
- In-depth theory and practice on advanced diving techniques.
- Practical sessions in controlled and natural environments.
- Continuous evaluation to ensure mastery of skills.
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Tek Training
Discover our various technical diving courses
Nitrox Training
Nitrox training, also known as enriched air diving, is an important step in a diver's progression towards more advanced underwater adventures. This training allows you to use Nitrox mixes with an oxygen concentration higher than standard air (21%) to extend your dives and reduce decompression times. Here's an overview of the content of this training:
Training Content:
- Nitrox Theory: Understand the basic principles of Nitrox diving, including the benefits, limitations, dive tables, and planning dives with Nitrox mixes.
- Safe Use of Nitrox: Learn specific safety procedures for Nitrox diving, including mix analysis, equipment checks, and gas management.
- Gas Management: Acquire the skills needed to effectively manage gases and dive tables, including determining maximum operating depth and planning dives accordingly.
- Confined Water Practice: Perform practical exercises in a pool or controlled environment to familiarize yourself with using Nitrox mixes in a safe and controlled setting.
- Open Water Dives: Apply the knowledge and skills acquired during supervised dives in natural environments, using Nitrox mixes to extend dive times and maximize underwater exploration.
Prerequisites:
- Advanced diving certification or equivalent
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Ability to swim and float
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of theoretical evaluations
- Participation in confined water and open water sessions
- Completion of practical dives with Nitrox under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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Advanced Nitrox Training
The Advanced Nitrox training is designed for divers who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in diving with oxygen-enriched gas mixes. This training will allow you to use Nitrox mixes up to 100% oxygen for more efficient decompression stops and safer dives.
Training Content:
- Advanced Nitrox Theory:
- Different Nitrox Mixes: Study commonly used mixes (32%, 36%, etc.) and specific mixes up to 100% oxygen.
- Partial Pressures: Calculate partial pressures of oxygen and nitrogen for different mixes and depths.
- Maximum Operating Depths (MOD): Determine safe maximum depths for each Nitrox mix based on oxygen toxicity limits.
- Oxygen Toxicity: Understand the risks associated with oxygen toxicity (hyperoxia) and associated symptoms (CNS, OTU).
- Advanced Dive Planning:
- Use of Dive Software: Learn to use software like V-Planner, MultiDeco, or others to plan decompression dives.
- Advanced Dive Tables: Use decompression tables to plan multiple dives with Nitrox mixes.
- Gas Management Strategies: Techniques to optimize gas use, reduce consumption, and extend dive times.
- Dive Profiles: Create and manage dive profiles to maximize safety and efficiency.
- Decompression Dive Practice:
- Decompression Techniques: Apply decompression techniques using Nitrox mixes up to 100% for more efficient stops.
- Decompression Equipment: Use and maintenance of specific equipment like decompression bottles, regulators, and oxygen analyzers.
- Emergency Procedures: Manage underwater incidents and emergencies, including emergency decompression protocols and first aid for oxygen toxicity.
- Confined and Open Water Sessions:
- Pool Exercises: Practice skills in a controlled environment to master the use of enriched Nitrox mixes, including gas checks and safety procedures.
- Open Water Dives: Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills during supervised open water dives, including decompression exercises and gas management.
Prerequisites:
- Basic Nitrox certification or equivalent
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of advanced theoretical exams
- Active participation in confined and open water sessions
- Completion of practical dives under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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Normoxic Trimix Open Circuit Training
The Normoxic Trimix Open Circuit training is designed for technical divers who wish to explore depths beyond the limits of air and Nitrox diving. This training will allow you to use Trimix gas mixes, composed of oxygen, nitrogen, and helium, for deeper and safer dives.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Normoxic Trimix:
- Definition and composition of normoxic Trimix mixes
- Advantages and limitations of using Trimix
- Comparison with other gas mixes (air, Nitrox, Heliox)
- Physiology of Trimix Diving:
- Effects of helium on the human body
- Reduction of nitrogen narcosis
- Management of oxygen toxicity and gas density
- Trimix Dive Planning:
- Calculation of gas mixes for different depths
- Use of technical dive planning software
- Establishment of complex dive profiles with decompression
- Equipment and Preparation:
- Choice and configuration of technical diving equipment (regulators, stage bottles, rebreathers)
- Maintenance and equipment checks before the dive
- Gas analysis and marking
- Trimix Diving Techniques:
- Use of Trimix mixes for descent and ascent
- Procedures for gas switches at depth
- Management of problems and emergencies underwater
- Confined and Open Water Sessions:
- Pool exercises to practice gas switching techniques and equipment management
- Open water dives to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills
- Deep dives supervised by a qualified instructor
Prerequisites:
- Advanced technical diving certification or equivalent
- Confirmed diving experience (minimum number of technical dives)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of theoretical and practical exams
- Active participation in confined and open water sessions
- Completion of technical dives under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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Hypoxic Trimix Open Circuit Training
The Hypoxic Trimix Open Circuit training is intended for experienced technical divers looking to reach extreme depths. The use of hypoxic Trimix mixes (with oxygen levels lower than normoxic mixes) helps minimize nitrogen narcosis effects and manage oxygen toxicity at great depths.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Hypoxic Trimix:
- Definition and composition of hypoxic Trimix mixes
- Advantages and limitations of hypoxic mixes compared to normoxic mixes
- Specific uses and applications for deep dives
- Physiology of Hypoxic Trimix Diving:
- Effects of helium on the body at great depths
- Advanced management of nitrogen narcosis and oxygen toxicity
- Understanding gas density phenomena and associated risks
- Hypoxic Trimix Dive Planning:
- Advanced calculation of gas mixes for extreme dives
- Use of specialized software for deep dive planning with complex decompression
- Establishment of multi-gas dive profiles with gas switches at different depths
- Equipment and Preparation:
- Advanced choice and configuration of technical diving equipment (regulators, stage bottles, rebreathers)
- Rigorous maintenance and equipment checks before the dive
- Precise gas analysis and marking
- Hypoxic Trimix Diving Techniques:
- Use of hypoxic Trimix mixes for descent and ascent
- Procedures for gas switches at depth, including decompression mixes
- Advanced management of problems and emergencies underwater at extreme depths
- Confined and Open Water Sessions:
- Pool exercises to master gas switching techniques and specific equipment management
- Open water dives to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in real conditions
- Deep dives supervised by a qualified instructor, including prolonged decompression dives
Prerequisites:
- Normoxic Trimix certification or equivalent
- Confirmed technical diving experience (minimum number of deep technical dives)
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Excellent physical condition and ability to swim
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of advanced theoretical and practical exams
- Active participation in confined and open water sessions
- Completion of deep technical dives under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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Tek Gas Blending Training --- Gas Blender
The Gas Blender training is designed for divers and technicians who want to acquire the skills needed to mix breathing gases used in technical diving. This training covers basic and advanced gas blending principles, including techniques to safely create Nitrox and Trimix mixes.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Gas Blending:
- Basic principles of breathing gas blending
- Importance of precision and safety in the blending process
- Understanding the different applications of Nitrox and Trimix mixes
- Equipment and Blending Techniques:
- Introduction to blending equipment: compressors, analyzers, and gas bottles
- Partial pressure blending techniques
- Membrane blending techniques
- Continuous blending techniques
- Gas Blending Calculations:
- Calculating partial pressures to create specific mixes
- Using software and gas calculation tools
- Establishing safety protocols to avoid blending errors
- Gas Analysis and Verification:
- Using oxygen and helium analyzers
- Sampling and verifying mixes
- Recording and traceability of gas blends
- Regulations and Safety:
- Knowledge of local and international regulations concerning gas blending
- Safety procedures for handling compressed gases
- Accident prevention and emergency management
- Practical Sessions:
- Practical exercises for blending Nitrox and Trimix gases
- Analysis and verification of created mixes
- Managing blending equipment under the supervision of a qualified instructor
Prerequisites:
- Nitrox diving certification or equivalent
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Basic knowledge of diving principles and breathing gases
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of theoretical and practical exams
- Active participation in practical gas blending sessions
- Ability to create gas mixes that meet specifications under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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Sidemount Training
The Sidemount training is designed for divers who want to learn a different and versatile diving configuration. This training improves hydrodynamics, facilitates equipment management, and increases safety by offering gas redundancy. The Sidemount configuration is ideal for technical dives and cave diving.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Sidemount Diving:
- History and development of the Sidemount configuration
- Advantages of the Sidemount configuration compared to traditional back-mounted configurations
- Specific applications for technical diving, cave diving, and recreational diving
- Sidemount Equipment:
- Introduction to different types of Sidemount harnesses
- Configuration of regulators, bottles, and accessories
- Adjustment and customization of equipment for optimal comfort and efficiency
- Sidemount Diving Techniques:
- Procedures for mounting and dismounting Sidemount bottles
- Gas and regulator management techniques
- Buoyancy, propulsion, and stabilization maneuvers in Sidemount configuration
- Emergency Scenarios and Problem Resolution:
- Managing equipment failures and underwater incidents
- Rescue techniques in Sidemount configuration
- Procedures for gas switches and emergency responses
- Confined and Open Water Sessions:
- Pool exercises to master the use of Sidemount equipment and basic techniques
- Open water dives to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in real conditions
- Advanced diving scenarios to simulate technical and cave diving situations
Prerequisites:
- Open Water diving certification or equivalent
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of theoretical and practical exams
- Active participation in confined and open water sessions
- Completion of Sidemount dives under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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DPV Training --- Diver Propulsion Vehicle
The DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) training, also known as underwater scooter training, is designed for divers who want to learn to use underwater propellers. These vehicles allow you to cover greater distances underwater with less effort, increasing dive efficiency and offering new exploration possibilities.
Training Content:
- Introduction to DPVs:
- History and development of underwater propellers
- Advantages and applications of DPVs in recreational and technical diving
- Types of DPVs and specific characteristics
- Equipment and Preparation:
- Introduction to different DPV models
- Configuration and adjustment of equipment for optimal use
- Maintenance and equipment checks before the dive
- DPV Diving Techniques:
- Basic maneuvers and propulsion techniques
- Buoyancy and trim management using a DPV
- Underwater navigation with a DPV
- Emergency Scenarios and Problem Resolution:
- Managing DPV failures and emergency procedures
- Rescue and assistance techniques in case of DPV failure
- Procedures for safe return to the surface in case of problems
- Confined and Open Water Sessions:
- Pool exercises to master basic techniques with a DPV
- Open water dives to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills
- Advanced scenarios simulating real diving situations with DPV
Prerequisites:
- Open Water diving certification or equivalent
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of theoretical and practical exams
- Active participation in confined and open water sessions
- Completion of DPV dives under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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