{"id":15393,"date":"2025-01-08T12:49:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=15393"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:49:32","slug":"advice-tech-training-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"What scuba training agency is best for technical diving?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What scuba training agency is best for technical diving?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>This advice will help you the best scuba training agency for your <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/what-is-technical-diving\/\">technical diving<\/a> training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A frequently asked question online is &#8220;<em>what scuba training agency is best for technical diving?<\/em>&#8220;. That question often sparks heated debate, not in the least because of varying agency loyalties and the financial self-interests of those working in the technical diving training industry. Deciding upon a training agency is an important step when establishing your individual goals for technical diving development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual, least biased, answer is that the agency doesn&#8217;t matter; it is the individual instructor that determines the outcome and quality of a technical diving course. Whilst that answer is absolutely correct (and it&#8217;s critical to thoroughly research your potential tech instructor), it also fails to acknowledge that technical training agencies can differ significantly in the standards and structure of the courses they offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those differences at an agency level should be worthy of consideration when selecting what training is most optimal for your needs and best meets your personal philosophy on development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recognize four main differences between scuba training agencies with respect to their technical diving training. Consider those differences and decide which is best for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Modularized-Technical-Diving-Course-Structures\" >Modularized Technical Diving Course Structures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Singular-Technical-Diving-Course-Structures\" >Singular Technical Diving Course Structures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#What-is-the-scuba-training-agencys-approach-to-trimix-diving\" >What is the scuba training agency&#8217;s approach to trimix diving?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Mandated-or-universal-trimix-training\" >Mandated or universal trimix training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Optional-trimix-training\" >Optional trimix training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Delayed-trimix-training\" >Delayed trimix training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#What-are-the-scuba-training-agency-performance-standards-for-technical-diving\" >What are the scuba training agency performance standards for technical diving?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Mass-market-diving-equals-lower-standards\" >Mass market diving equals lower standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Niche-scuba-training-agencies-and-higher-standards\" >Niche scuba training agencies and higher standards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#i-2\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#How-standardized-is-the-scuba-training-agency\" >How standardized is the scuba training agency?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#High-standardization-technical-diving-agencies\" >High-standardization technical diving agencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Low-standardization-of-technical-diving-training\" >Low standardization of technical diving training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#About-The-Author\" >About The Author<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/advice-tech-training-agency\/#Purchase-my-exclusive-diving-ebooks\" >Purchase my exclusive diving ebooks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-scuba-training-agencys-technical-diving-course-structures\"><\/span><strong>What are the scuba training agency&#8217;s technical diving course structures?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modularized-Technical-Diving-Course-Structures\"><\/span>Modularized Technical Diving Course Structures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some agencies break their courses down into convenient 2-day\/4-dive modules; i.e. PADI Tec40\/45\/50 or TDI AN\/DP\/ER. The main reason for this is based on commercial principles from recreational dive training &#8211; courses that can be run over a single weekend attract more sales. Modular courses tend to have much less developmental value compared to singular, comprehensive, courses; but do afford the opportunity to consolidate your experience between smaller levels of progression if you&#8217;re struggling to keep pace with the skill curve (which is basically defined by how well-prepared, or not, you are to start a course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Singular-Technical-Diving-Course-Structures\"><\/span>Singular Technical Diving Course Structures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Other agencies utilize singular courses of longer duration that might take a week to complete; i.e. GUE Tech1 or RAID Deco50. These tend to benefit students from the day-to-day continuity in training; which is a distinct benefit to ingraining skills and allows more <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-diving-deliberate-practice\/\">dedicated practice<\/a> each day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, being singular and longer duration, they do require a greater initial commitment of time, money, and effort from the prospective student. As a result, they tend to attract more dedicated and motivated divers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TDI-Equivalencies_v2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Technuical diving syllabus comparison scuba training agency\" class=\"wp-image-15671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TDI-Equivalencies_v2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TDI-Equivalencies_v2-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/TDI-Equivalencies_v2-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"scuba-b4-h2-2\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;margin-bottom: 10px;\" id=\"scuba-3980764075\"><div class=\"scuba-adlabel\">Sponsored Link<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9354033900485448\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9354033900485448\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2393012471\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-scuba-training-agencys-approach-to-trimix-diving\"><\/span><strong>What is the scuba training agency&#8217;s approach to trimix diving?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agency tech curriculums vary on when they introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/why-do-deep-divers-use-helium\/\">helium<\/a> as a breathing gas. Some agencies adhere to DAN&#8217;s scientific recommendations on <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/gas-density-diving-research-risks-recommendations\/\">gas density<\/a> &#8211; which necessitates helium use from the outset (equivalent narcotic depth of 30m\/100ft).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandated-or-universal-trimix-training\"><\/span>Mandated or universal trimix training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GUE, UTD, RAID, and ISE all mandate trimix on <em>every<\/em> tech course. For them, every tech qualification is a trimix qualification. This acknowledges <a href=\"https:\/\/dan.org\/alert-diver\/article\/performance-under-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evidence of breathing gas density issues exacerbating C02 retention<\/a> and assumes that inert gas <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/narcosis-management-technical-scuba-diving\/\">narcosis management<\/a> is essential on more complex and risk-consequential technical dives<span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optional-trimix-training\"><\/span>Optional trimix training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some scuba training agencies, such as TDI and IANTD, encourage trimix introduction as an optional module in their curriculum path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delayed-trimix-training\"><\/span>Delayed trimix training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Other agencies, like PADI, reserve trimix training until much later in the curriculum (i.e. Tec65); basing their philosophy on helium use purely upon <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/oxygen-toxicity-thalmann\/\">oxygen toxicity<\/a> limits (1.4pp02).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technical divers should have access to the right &#8216;tools&#8217; to mitigate risks on their dives &#8211; and trimix is an important option to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/download.jpg\" alt=\"trimix course\" class=\"wp-image-15670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/download.jpg 389w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/download-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-scuba-training-agency-performance-standards-for-technical-diving\"><\/span>What are the scuba training agency performance standards for technical diving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The performance standards expected of students (and instructors) vary greatly between agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mass-market-diving-equals-lower-standards\"><\/span>Mass market diving equals lower standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some agencies have very lax standards, which empower lackluster instructors to downwardly interpret the necessary student proficiency to an absolute bare minimum level. Training can easily be below modern benchmark expectations of quality. As a consequence, it becomes absolutely critical to research and select your instructor on the basis of their individual reputation and prestige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Niche-scuba-training-agencies-and-higher-standards\"><\/span>Niche scuba training agencies and higher standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Other agencies have very rugged training standards, which have very little room for depreciated interpretation. This delivers an assurance that your training will be very robust and meet modern benchmarks of performance. The consequence of that does tend to demand that prospective students take responsibility for attending training with the right level of proficiencies in place.. and work harder during their courses in order to have a realistic chance of certifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1968\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13937843_1258708537474551_1569384974921399606_o.jpg\" alt=\"diving fundies scuba training agency\" class=\"wp-image-15672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13937843_1258708537474551_1569384974921399606_o.jpg 1968w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13937843_1258708537474551_1569384974921399606_o-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13937843_1258708537474551_1569384974921399606_o-984x1024.jpg 984w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13937843_1258708537474551_1569384974921399606_o-768x799.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13937843_1258708537474551_1569384974921399606_o-1476x1536.jpg 1476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1968px) 100vw, 1968px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-2\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-standardized-is-the-scuba-training-agency\"><\/span>How standardized is the scuba training agency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agencies differ significantly in terms of how standardized their skills, protocols, and equipment are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-standardization-technical-diving-agencies\"><\/span>High-standardization technical diving agencies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some, such as GUE and UTD (&#8220;DIR agencies&#8221;) are rigidly standardized. This ensures equality of competence and approach between any qualified diver holding their certifications. Additionally, it allows a holistic and integrated approach to a progressive curriculum. In turn, this means that each course prepares for the next level and that you can swap between different instructors with no drawbacks or discrepancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-standardization-of-technical-diving-training\"><\/span>Low standardization of technical diving training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, some agencies have little or no standardization. It&#8217;s a literal &#8216;free-for-all&#8217;. Absurdly, each individual instructor defines their own preferences on protocols, equipment, and skills approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings a risk that some instructors may have flawed, or very outdated, approaches to tech diving. The danger is that they&#8217;ll pass it on to their students. Of course, it also means that different instructors would teach differently. As a result, it can cause progression-impeding conflicts if you have different instructors when progressing through the curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png\" alt=\"Andy Davis Technical Sidemount Wreck Diving Subic Bay Philippines RAID Courses Training\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" style=\"width:225px;height:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-1024x1009.png 1024w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1-768x757.png 768w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cartoon-Andy-900x900-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-The-Author\"><\/span>About The Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/andydavistech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1.png 274w, https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/bmc-button-1-1-250x70.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy Davis<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/raid-diving-courses-philippines\/raid\/\">RAID<\/a>, PADI TecRec, ANDI, BSAC, and SSI-qualified independent technical diving instructor who specializes in teaching <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/sidemount-courses\/\">sidemount<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">trimix<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/technical-diving-courses\/\">advanced wreck<\/a> diving courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently residing in <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/subic-bay-wreck-diving-sites\/\">Subic Bay, Philippines<\/a>; he has amassed more than 10,000 open-circuit and CCR dives over three decades of challenging diving across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/andy-davis-technical-diving\/\">Andy<\/a> has published numerous diving magazine articles and designed advanced certification courses for several dive training agencies, He regularly tests and reviews new <a href=\"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/scuba-equipment-shopping-buying-best-dive-gear\/\">dive gear<\/a> for scuba equipment manufacturers. 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