Instructor's Tools

Downloadable Versions of must-have tools for any level of Diving Instructor - regardless of the training agency you teach for. These downloads are all formatted PDF for optimal application and will require Adobe Reader or other PDF reader program. If you do not have Adobe Reader click on the PDF icon to download a free copy.

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Advanced Open Water Gas Management Rules

A unique tutorial on advanced open water gas management practices. Anyone looking at diving below 130 feet, into decompression or using multiple gases with complex bail out profiles needs to download this tutorial. A great slide show for Technical Instructors of all levels. DON'T underestimate open water environments - gas manage properly. 68K.

An Introduction to Exploration

This download is an introduction to the book Technically Speaking. It lays out the essence of it's contents and the history of it's evolution. It began as a teaching system the author used to instruct people in various industries (like research scientists or public safety/emergency personnel). There were no courses really appropriate for their specific needs. The Trichotomy of Diving began as a result. It evolved into the basis of all advanced diver training philosophies. 330K. .

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Tech Chat Slideshow Presentation

What really is the difference between recreational and technical diving? This slideshow is a great short presentation that lays out what technically diving really is about and how it fits into the world of recreational diving. A great presentation tool for any diving instructor. 594K.............................

The Trichotomy of Diving Slideshow Presentation

An introduction to the Trichotomy of Diving, a dynamic new approach to diver development incorporating up-to-date technology with fundamental principals that have proven to be successful over time. Best of all; it applies these concepts to every facet of diving from shallow open water to deep trimix. A great compliment to the book Technically Speaking and an awesome teaching tool for any level of diving be it recreational, technical or commercial. 500K.

Gas Blending Worksheet For Instructors

For Gas Blending Instructors this is a great way to help walk your students through a step by step method for blenidng gases safely. A flow chart that will guide you through any possible gas mix calculation in the most effective, economic and efficient way possible. Every gas blending station should have one of these posted beside their fill panel. Developed by Bill Nadeau. 162K.

Blue Print for Technical Dive Planning

The Chart of Technical Dive Planning basically covers the Where, Why, with Who, How and What-if's of each dive plan. We maintain that a detailed and well thought out Dive Plan should be constructed for each and every dive, from the Open Water Level to Deep Mixed Gas, Cave and Rebreather Diving. This is very important because divers sometimes take their experience for granted, presume a dive will workout fine and overlook some or all of the parts of properly planning a dive. When things go wrong and your dive plan did not include a contingency to cover that problem, resolving it becomes more difficult. This can increase a diver's risk and stress levels exponentially. 86K

Managing Narcosis Slideshow Presentation

A great teaching tool presenting the mechanics of narcosis and how to manage it properly. This is a must subject for every course from open water to trimix diver. 505K.

Diving Physics Slideshow Presentation

One more great teaching tool. Physics, perhaps one of the toughest subjects to teach, especially for those who are not mathmatically inclined. This makes it easy for anyone to understand the dynamics of diving math and physics. 404K.

Diving Physics Cheat Sheet

The ultimate solution to those times when you are not sure what formula to use or how to recall which law of physics apply. This summarizes the mechanics of every diving law when it comes to diving physics. 31K. .

Diving in Overhead Environments Slideshow Presentation

This is a very copmprehensive model for diving in any kind of overhead environment. It should be taught in conjunction with any type of overhead program including cave, cavern, ice and wreck and any public safety diving program. Includes the blueprint for Penetration and Extraction Techniques for Diving in Environments with high entrapment potentials.1.9 Megabytes. .

Continuing Education Slideshow Presentation

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. In a field where skills are perishable and the tools are life-support, one really needs to continue to learn." This slideshow presentation helps illustrate the many avenues a person can expand their learning. A very interesting program. A must for every instructor. 338K. .