ESSENTIAL COURSE

Once a diver has gained some experience (at least 18 logged dives), it is the ideal time to enroll in the

Essential course

This is more than just a course, it is a philosophy of diving. It introduces a more intense buddy system, thorough pre-dive checks, precise buoyancy control, and finning techniques focused on excellence and efficiency.

This course serves as an ideal entry point for Deep Diving or Cave Diving training. It is also perfect for divers who simply wish to improve their fundamental skills, such as trim, finning, buoy deployment, and more.

The course can be completed in two ways:

· Single tank configuration: Essential Rec

· Twin tank configuration Essential Tec

In both setups, a wing and harness BCD is used, along with a 2-meter long hose for the primary regulator, following the Hogarthian configuration.

PREREQUISITES

• Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) issued by a recognized international diving organization.

• A minimum of 18 documented dives in the diver’s logbook.

• Completed Diver Medical Statement.

• Mandatory Diving Accident Insurance, covering depths of up to 18 meters.

COURSE PLANNING

The Essential Course includes a theory section, an equipment configuration workshop, and a minimum of four open water dives. The theory part can be completed either online or in-person, and the full course runs over three days.

The course can be conducted in a pool or open water.

DAY 1

Theory Session 1 (1 hour):

• Course Introduction

• What is Technical Diving?

• Philosophy of Technical Diving

• Technical Diver Training Path

• Clear Mindset

• Gas Management

• The Three Circles

• Communication

Theory Session 2 (1 hour):

• What is DIR?

• History of DIR

Workshop 1 (2 hours):

• Equipment Configuration

Workshop 2 (2 hours):

• Land Drills

DAY 2

Dive Briefing 1

• Base Skills

Dive 1 (1 hour)

• Execution & Debriefing

Dive 2 (1 hour)

• Finning Techniques

• Debriefing

DAY 3

Dive Briefing 3

• Emergency Protocols

Dive 3 (1 hour)

• Emergency Skills Practice

Dive 4 (1 hour)

• Full Skills Review

• Final Debriefing

End of Course

RATIO

• Minimum: 2 participants

• Maximum: 4 participants

COURSE PRICE 599€

INCLUDED

• Educational materials

• 2 theory sessions

• 1 equipment configuration workshop

• Minimum of 240 minutes of in-water practice

• Rental of all necessary dive equipment

• Rental of all required tanks

NOT INCLUDED

• RSTC Agency Certification Price

• Student accommodation

• Student meals

• Student expenses:

  • Gas fills (each student pays directly at the dive center)

  • Boat trips (each student pays directly at the dive center)

  • Pool rental (each student pays directly)

• Instructor’s expenses (shared by all participants):

  • Instructor’s boat dives

  • Instructor’s gas fills

  • Instructor’s pool rental

• VAT

AFTER THE COURSE

Upon successful completion, divers will be qualified to dive without direct supervision, up to the depth allowed by their certification level.

You can then continue your progression with the next level:

→ ADVANCED NITROX OR TEC 40

→ ESSENTIAL SIDEMOUNT

→ POSEIDON CCR DIVER 30

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