TDI Intro to Tech Course
Your First Step into the World of Technical Diving
Discover What Technical Diving Is All About
The TDI Intro to Tech Course is designed for divers who want to take the first step beyond recreational limits — refining buoyancy, trim, and team awareness while learning the core principles of technical diving.
At Frontier Tech Divers in Panglao, we introduce you to the essential techniques and mindset that define safe, efficient, and disciplined technical diving. This course is not about depth, but about mastery of control, awareness, and precision — the skills that form the foundation of all advanced technical training.
Why Train with Frontier Tech Divers
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Led by Rick Kirkham, one of the Philippines’ most experienced technical instructors, active in technical diving since the 1995
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Train where conditions are ideal – calm water, excellent visibility, and easy logistics make Panglao perfect for focused skill development.
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Learn the same techniques used by advanced technical divers — proper gear setup, trim control, and team procedures.
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Small class sizes for hands-on instruction and personal coaching.
Fully inclusive of all tech rental equipment, local taxes and diving
Frontier Tech Divers is the most experienced TDI facility in the Philippines, offering a complete pathway from Intro to Tech all the way to Advanced Trimix and Instructor levels.
TDI Intro to Tech P18500
The courses take just two days and you’ll have one pool and three great boat dives on Bohol’s amazing walls. Bring your camera you will have a chance to explore and take photos.
You will be doing three dives with twin tanks, or the course can be combined with the TDI Sidemount diver course.
You’ll learn the Fundamentals of Technical Diving
- Buoyancy control
- Trim – you’ll be amazed how tech gear naturally helps your trim
- Finning – not just forwards but in reverse too. Cool !!
- Basic problem solving
- Breathing – relaxing and learning how to manage your breathing
You will be certified to make no-deco dives up to the limit of your current training with twin tank.
3 Great Package Options
Intro to Tech can be combined with other courses
TDI iNTROduction TO TECHnical diving course
P18500
- 2 days - 3 dives
- TDI E-learning
- Tech rental equipment
TDI INTRO TO TECH course + TDI SIDEMOUNT DIVER COURSE
P33950
- 3 days - 5 dives
- TDI Intro to tech E-learning or manual
- Sidemount rental equipment
- SDI Sidemount Diver
- Sidemount eLearning
TDI iNTRO TO TECH course + advanced nitrox & deco procedures
P61500
- 6 days - 9 dives
- TDI eLearning or manuals
- Tech rental equipment
- manuals and certification as TDI Intro To Tech, Advanced Nitrox and Deco Procedures