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TDI Intro to Tech course in Hurghada
Introduces technical configuration, trim, finning, gas management and advanced no-decompression planning. At 71 Guardians in Hurghada, the TDI Intro to Tech course usually takes 2–3 days. Prerequisites: Minimum age 18 (15 with parental consent), SDI Open Water Diver/equivalent and 25 logged open-water dives. Age: 18. Course price from €400 per person, with inclusions confirmed on booking.
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What is the TDI Intro to Tech course?
Introduces technical configuration, trim, finning, gas management and advanced no-decompression planning.
Introductory technical skill course; not a decompression certification.
Who can take TDI Intro to Tech?
Minimum age 18 (15 with parental consent), SDI Open Water Diver/equivalent and 25 logged open-water dives.
Age: 18; 15 with parental consent.
Medical: Technical medical/fitness screening, stable buoyancy and recent logged experience.
How does TDI Intro to Tech run, day by day?
TDI Intro to Tech usually takes usually 2–3 days.
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Day 1
Theory and gas planning
Decompression theory, gas consumption and the dive plans you'll use, plus configuring and trimming your kit.
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Day 2
Skills day
Shallow-water drills until they are smooth: valve shutdowns, gas sharing, switches and SMB deployment.
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Training dives
Building to your course's depth limit
Progressive dives from our day boats with deco support on board — each one planned, briefed and debriefed.
- Hover motionless in trim — the base of all tec diving
- Valve shutdowns and long-hose gas donation
- Team drills and an SMB from mid-water
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Final day
Debrief and certification
Review your dive logs and plans, then your certification is processed.
Extended-range and deco dives run on the same day boats as our recreational trips. The plan adapts to your progress and the sea.
How deep will you dive?
No decompression certification. Training remains within personal qualification; local provider may set a practical maximum depth.
How much does TDI Intro to Tech cost?
TDI Intro to Tech is from €400 per person. We confirm exactly what's included — equipment, boat, agency materials and certification fees — in writing before you pay a deposit.
What's included in TDI Intro to Tech?
- Training with a certified TDI technical instructor
- Course materials and certification processing
- Training dives from our day boats
- Deco support on board and gas blended to order in-house
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on dive days
Extras & add-ons
- Twinset and long-hose regulator rental Ask us
- Private, one-to-one instruction Ask us
We confirm everything included in writing before you pay a deposit.
What should I bring for TDI Intro to Tech?
- Your certification card (or e-card) and logbook
- Swimwear and a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- A warm layer for the boat — mornings at sea can be breezy
- Your own mask and computer, if you have them
- Your own technical kit, if you have it — or ask about rental
- A cutting device and a spare mask
TDI Intro to Tech — the questions we get most
How much is TDI Intro to Tech in Hurghada?
From €400 per person. Inclusions are confirmed in writing when you book.
What do I need before starting TDI Intro to Tech?
Minimum age 18 (15 with parental consent), SDI Open Water Diver/equivalent and 25 logged open-water dives.
What's the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start date. Weather or sea-condition cancellations are fully refunded or rebooked at no charge.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred start date and current certification. We confirm your place and send a secure invoice; a deposit reserves it.
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Check dates for TDI Intro to Tech
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