TDI Helitrox Course

Helitrox

Adding Helium to the Mix

Diving deeper exposes your to more and greater risks including the effects of nitrogen narcosis. You can reduce its effect with the additional of a little touch of helium in your nitrox gas mix, hence the term helitrox. Explore the theory, methods and procedures for diving on helium.

You'll learn in a safe, fun environment how to plan and safely conduct staged decompression dives to a maximum certification depth of 45 metres using a breathing gases with a maximum of 35% helium and a minimum of 21% oxygen, and upto 100% oxygen for decompression. You'll look at equipment requirements and considerations, gear set up, environmental considerations as well as decompression techniques.

Who is this course for?
Any certified Advanced Diver or Intro to Tech Diver who is looking to safely extend their bottom time using helium.
Any certified Advanced Diver or Intro to Tech Diver who would like to further expand their decompression diving theory and decompression diving techniques.
Any certified Advanced Diver or Intro to Tech Diver who is interested in moving forward with their technical diver training.

Which courses compliment the TDI Helitrox Course?
The TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures courses are often combined and the TDI Helitrox is a great upgrade and introduction to learning the theory, dive planning, procedures and considerations when using trimix.

What's next?
Time for some technical dives to gain some experience before taking the TDI Extended Range Course or TDI Trimix Course.

Perhaps it's time to consider a TDI Rebreather Try Dive or course.

TDI Helitrox Course

Prerequisites

Diver Level:	TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver or equivalent
Logged dives:	Minimum of 50 logged dives
Age:	Minimum 18 years of age

Course Information

Duration:	4 days
Dives:	4 dives
Depth:	45m maximum certification depth
Gases:	maximum 35% helium, minimum 21% oxygen, upto 100% oxygen for deco
Cost:	450,00€
Includes:	- TDI e-certification card - hire of cylinders for course duration
Excludes:	- equipment hire and gases
Other:	The cost of the instructor's gases are to be covered by the student/s.

FAQ's

What theory will I learn on the TDI Helitrox course? What theory will I learn?
- diving physics and physiology relating to decompression diving using helium in the gas mix
- decompression dive planning: gas choices, tables & dive computers, emergency and contingency planning
- decompression diving procedures, checks and team communication
- emergency procedures
- equipment set up and considerations
- environmental considerations

What skills will I learn on the TDI Helitrox Diver course? What skills will I learn?
- review of skills including buoyancy, positioning, trim, kit selection & set up
- team drills and buddy checks for lift bag deployment
- team drills and buddy checks for gas switching procedures
- team gas matching
- team communication skills and hand signals
- advanced buoyancy control whilst achieiving other skills
- mask replacement skills
- lift bag deployment
- emergency and contingency situation procedures and drills
- gas switching and communication
- properly conduct a planned decompression dive within all pre-determined limits

When are the TDI Helitrox Diver courses? When are the TDI Helitrox courses?
We are flexible and run this course all the time.

How do I book on to the TDI Helitrox Course?
Please use the booking form below or email us info@lanzarotedivecentre.com with details of the dates you thinking of and your certifications - see the course prerequisites

How long is the TDI Helitrox Diver course? What if I need more dives to achieve the standard?
It is possible to do more dives to achieve the minimum course standards for certification, this is time permitting and there is an additional cost of 65,00€/dive plus the cost of equipment hire and gases for you and your instructor.

What is the maximum group size for this course?
We prefer to keep groups small; 2-4 people

Can I complete the TDI Helitrox course on sidemount? Can I complete the course on sidemount?
Yes, here at Lanzarote Dive Centre you can complete the TDI Helitrox course on sidemount if you already hold a Technical Sidemount certification. Not a certified Techincal Sidemount Diver then take the TDI Technical Sidemount Course at the same time with us here at Lanzarote Dive Centre.