Technical Wreck Course in Subic Bay, Philippines
About My Technical Wreck Course
My unique Technical Wreck course takes you beyond the light zone and through restrictions. The course is an entirely overhead environment focused and not about doing decompression dives on wrecks… which you’re already qualified to do as a tech diver.
My technical wreck course in Subic Bay is well-suited to tech divers who already hold basic wreck penetration certifications. Training can be provided in sidemount and backmount configurations.
What are the Technical Wreck course prerequisites?
- Advanced Wreck Diver or equivalent (recreational limit penetration)
- Technical Diver certification (Deco40 and above)
- 18 years of age
- Robust fundamental diving skills: preparatory training is available, when necessary
What certification is issued after technical wreck course?
As this is my exclusive course, I issue a bespoke certification listing the limits you have trained to reach. You will be recognized as an exemplary wreck penetration diver, with a skillset to meet the demands of challenging tech wreck dives.
What is the Technical Wreck course schedule?
My exclusive and uncompromising training is 7 days in duration and includes 7 intensive technical wreck penetration dives.
- Day #1
- Morning: Theory and equipment workshop
- Afternoon: Line-laying masterclass, passing restrictions, use of stage cylinders, and line marking protocols. Simulated deco ascent.
- Day #2
- Morning: skills and protocols dry-land practice
- Afternoon: Zero visibility gas emergency drills. Sim deco ascent.
- Day #3
- Morning: Dry skills and team rehearsal
- Afternoon: Emergency drills:
- Lost line drill
- Lost buddy drill
- Entanglement drill
- Simulated deco ascent
- Simulated deco ascent
- Day #4
- Morning: Dry skills and team rehearsal
- Afternoon: Zero visibility emergency drills:
- Lost line drill
- Lost buddy drill
- Entanglement drill
- Simulated deco ascent
- Simulated deco ascent
- Day #5
- Morning: Student dive planning
- Afternoon: Student-led light zone wreck penetration with simulated decompression ascent.
- Day #6
- Morning: Team dive planning
- Afternoon: Instructor-led beyond-light zone wreck penetration with decompression ascent.
- Day #7
- Morning: Teamdive planning
- Afternoon: Student-led beyond-light zone wreck penetration with decompression ascent.
If combined with my Advanced Wreck course, the syllabus can be condensed to 2 days.
What skills do you learn for Technical Wreck penetration?
Progressing beyond the Advanced Wreck diver level, tech divers need a more robust skillset if they are penetrating wrecks beyond the light zone, passing restrictions, and committing to decompression stop ascents.
My technical wreck training focuses on the capability to function effectively in zero-viz conditions, whilst introducing specialist techniques for passing restrictions, using stage cylinders, line marking, touch communication, and dealing with emergencies under worst-case scenarios.
You will spend much of your dives wearing a black mask on this course.
How much does this course cost?
- Stand-alone Technical Wreck Training: $1500 (7 days)
- Combined with my Advanced Wreck Course: $500 (+2 days)
The stated cost includes all tuition and instruction from Andy Davis.
- Max 3 per course (no minimums)
- Scheduled courses will be run even if just one student
- Discounts available for group booking
- Private lessons are available at a 50% surcharge
- Courses can be scheduled to meet your requirements
- 25% non-refundable deposit to confirm attendance on the course
Tuition Cost excludes hosting dive shop fees covering tank rentals, nitrox/trimix fills, and boat costs as required. Instructor dive expenses are split between students.