OPEN CIRCUIT TRAINING IANTD SSI TDI BSAC - Diving Matrix

Tec Lab Malta: Westin Dragonara Complex, St Julians, STJ 1435, MALTA 

Tec Lab London: 40 Bewley Street, London, SW19 1XD, England 

Tec Lab Manchester: Macclesfield, Cheshire 

Tel UK: (+44) 07720287529, (+44)07970748990 

E-mail: paul@divingmatrix.co.uk; ian@divingmatrix.co.uk 

Web: www.divingmatrix.co.uk 

Please find below prices and details for our IANTD, PADI, BSAC, SSI, IART and TDI technical diver programmes. 

Please note: we run all our courses as full technical courses. We use manifolded twinsets and stage cylinders on all open 

circuit courses; we do not use single cylinders, as there is little advantage to be gained from using them at depth. 

Kit rental (with exception of rebreather, and basic dive kit) IS included in the course price. 

OPEN CIRCUIT TRAINING IANTD SSI TDI BSAC 

ESSENTIALS (Fundamentals) 

This course is ideal for Entry Level divers seeking to prepare themselves for Advanced diver training and also Advanced divers 

that may want to extend their abilities. Unless you have already done the Essentials (or similar) programme, we guarantee 

that you will be a better diver after participating in this course. 

The techniques and knowledge learned during this class prepare ALL divers for more advanced diving. It is an excellent base 

programme for all levels of Open and Closed Circuit diving in open water and overhead (cave, wreck, ice) environments. 

Along with buoyancy, trim and drag we will perfect your propulsion skills like frog kicking, reverse finning and helicopter 

turns. You WILL look like a cave diver upon completion of this programme. 

This course doesn’t qualify divers for deeper dives, but it is strongly recommended for all divers wishing to increase skill 

competency. 

This course can therefore be completed using a single tank (we will show you how to configure your rig using a 2 metre 

hose), standard twinset, sidemount or CCR. Whatever you dive; we will enhance your skills. 

Completion of this programme MAY be used as credit on further training (on certain programmes) in terms of time (and cost) 

commitment. 

This course can be combined with any other technical diver programme offered by Diving Matrix. 

The course focuses on 4 key areas plus in water development: 

1. Mental & Physical. 

2. Gear Configuration, Buoyancy & Swimming Techniques. 

3. Understanding Anatomy & Physiology. 

4. Mental Skills Development For Enhanced Dive Safety. 

What do I need to start? 

• Open Water Diver or an entry level CCR qualification if using CCR. 

• Minimum age 15 

Course Duration

• 2 days 

Cost 

• £225 

• Included: Manual, Kit Hire and Certification 

ADVANCED NITROX (INC DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURES) 42m * ENTRY LEVEL TECH PROGRAMME 

This course teaches divers to use EAN nitrox 21% to 40% for the bottom phase of the dive and up to 50% for the 

decompression phase. This course deals with planning, kit configuration and execution of decompression dives to a max 

depth of 42 metres with max 15 minutes accelerated decompression. 


• Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver and Nitrox Diver (or equivalent) 


• 30 logged open water dives 

Course Duration 

• 4 days 

Cost 

• £485 


IANTD ADVANCED RECREATIONAL TRIMIX 48m * ENTRY LEVEL TECH PROGRAMME 

This is the new alternative to advanced nitrox (and decompression procedures). The course teaches the safe use of air, 

nitrox, oxygen and trimix. Trimix is a specific mix of Oxygen, Helium and Nitrogen. When used correctly it removes the 

narcotic effect put on a diver when breathing air at depth. This is a massive bonus for a technical diver. Trimix use is limited 

to an O2 content of at least 25%, with a Narcotic Depth no greater than 24 metres and high Nitrox mixes for decompression. 

This course deals with planning, kit configuration and execution of decompression dives to a max depth of 48 metres with 

max 15 minutes accelerated decompression. 






• 4 days 

Cost 

• £500 


TECHNICAL/ EXTENDED RANGE/ NORMOXIC TRIMIX DIVER 60m * 

The technical and extended range programmes provide training and experience required to competently utilize air for dives 

up to 55 metres. The normoxic Trimix programme allows the use of trimix with a minimum content of 18% Oxygen to 60 

metres. Up to two decompression gasses can be utilised for staged decompression. 

These courses can be done individually or we can run a Technical/Normoxic course as a combination. 


• Advanced Nitrox with Decompression Procedures or Advanced Recreational Trimix Certification (or equivalent) 


• Rescue Diver 

• 100 logged dives 


• 5 to 6 days. 

Costs 

• £600 

• Included: Manual, Kit Hire and Certification

Technical/Extended Range and Normoxic Trimix Combo £650.00 

TRIMIX (Advanced) DIVER 100m * 

This course provides the training required to competently and safely complete extreme depth (maximum 100 metres) dives 

using hypoxic (lower than 18%) trimix and accelerated decompression. Up to 3 decompression stages containing various 

mixes of Trimix, Triox, Nitrox and Oxygen can be used. 


• Technical/Extended Range/Normoxic Trimix Diver or equivalent 



• 6 days 

Costs 

• £700 


BSAC ADVANCED MIXED GAS DIVER 80m * 

Are you an experienced diver but want to extend your range to 80m on open circuit? 

You can extend your mixed gas diving skills and depth certification to 80m on this course. It teaches experienced open circuit 

mixed gas divers to be able to dive a maximum depth of 80 metres. The course uses gas mixes of oxygen less than 18% and 

greater than 35% helium. 

Entry Requirement: 

This course is open to all BSAC Sport/Explorer Mixed Gas divers (or acceptable alternative) with 100 logged dives. 

What you’ll learn 

• Extending open-water skills 

• Equipment preparation 

• Dive planning 

• Deeper diving 


• Technical/Extended Range/Normoxic Trimix/Tec 50/Tec 65/ BSAC Sport/BSAC Explorer Mixed Gas Diver and 100 logged 

dives 



• 6 days or 2 days if you are crossing over from IANTD Normoxic Diver 

Costs 

• £700 or £350 if you are already qualified with Diving Matrix to 60 metres as an IANTD Normoxic Diver plus BSAC 

Membership fee 


SOLO DIVER * 

One of SDI’s most popular courses, the solo diver program teaches experienced recreational divers how to safely dive 

independently of a dive buddy or strengthen your buddy team skills. The course stresses on proper dive planning, personal 

limitations, accident prevention as well as the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for diving solo. You will also learn 

the additional equipment that is required for solo diving including it's proper usage and assembly. This is the prefect course 

for underwater photography and underwater video divers. 



• Minimum age 18



• 2 days 

Cost 

• £285 


OPEN WATER SIDEMOUNT DIVER 

The purpose of this course is too: 

Familiarize the diver with the techniques, equipment and mindset required for Sidemount diving. 

Enable divers to proficiently assemble and use Sidemount equipment. 

Teach divers the proper techniques to safely conduct dives that warrant the use of Sidemount equipment. 


• Must be qualified as an Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent 

• Have a minimum of 25 logged dives 

• Be proficient in buoyancy skills 



• 2 days 

Cost 

• £275 


OPEN CIRCUIT TRAINING PADI TECREC 

We have priced the TecRec Programmes individually. If you want to be a Tec 40 diver the price is exactly 

as it says on the info sheet below. If you want to go straight to Tec 50 and you are a Tec 40 diver for 

example, then all you need to complete the Tec 45 diver and Tec 50 diver and each is priced individually. 

If you have no tech experience and you want to go straight to Tec 50 diver then you will complete Tec 

40, 45 and 50 and each, as with the previous example, course is priced individually. We hope that makes 

sense. 

TEC 40 * 

If you're interested in technical diving, but haven't yet met the prerequisites for the full Tec 50 Diver course, you should 

consider enrolling in the Tec 40 Diver course. It is also a sub course of the full Tec 50 course. You will use a single cylinder of 

decompression gas with up to 50 percent oxygen (EANx50) to add conservatism to the required decompression 


• Advanced Open Water Certification or equivalent 

• PADI Enriched Air Diver or equivalent 

• PADI Deep Diver or equivalent 

• Have a minimum of 30 logged dives, of which at least 10 dives were made with enriched air nitrox deeper than 18 metres 

• Medically fit for tec diving (physician’s signature required) 



• 2 to 3 days 

Cost 

• £350 


TEC 45 * 

This course will give you the skills and equipment and planning need to dive to a maximum of 45 metres. The knowledge to

plan and execute single and repetitive decompression dives using a single stage cylinder of EANx or oxygen to accelerate or 

add conservatism to the decompression stops. There would be no time limit to amount of decompression. Prepare for and 

respond to foreseeable technical diving emergencies. Master the basic skills and procedures you’ll need as you move into 

deeper technical diving. 

The final dive can also be completed on Hyperoxic Trimix. You will need the Trimix Manual and will also need to complete 

your final dive on Trimix. Please consult us for pricing. 


• Tec 40 Diver or equivalent 

• Rescue Diver or equivalent 

• Have a minimum of 50 logged dives, of which at least: 

- 12 dives were made with enriched air nitrox deeper than 18 metres 

- 6 (with or without EANx) dives were deeper than 30 metres 




• 2 to 3 days 

Cost 

• £350 

• Included: Kit Hire and Certification 

Tec 40 and 45 = £700.00 over 5 days 

TEC 50 DIVER * 

The Tec 50 Diver course takes you past recreational diving and immerses you in the world of technical diving. In this 

programme you will dive to 50 metres and use accelerated decompression procedures. Use enriched air nitrox and/or oxygen 

for decompression 

The final dive can also be completed on Normoxic Trimix. You will need the Trimix Manual and will also need to complete 

your final dive on Trimix. Please consult us for pricing. 



• Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which 

· 20 dives must be enriched air dives 

· 25 dives must be deeper than 18 metres 

· at least 20 dives must be deeper than 30 metres 




• 4 days 

Cost 

• £350 


Tec 40, 45 and 50 = £1050.00 over 7/8 days 

TEC TRIMIX 65 * 

This course opens up the advantages of trimix to the diver, and divers are qualified to make multi-stop decompression dives 

that employ EANx and oxygen for accelerated decompression, and any trimix with an oxygen content of 18% or more. 

They can dive to a maximum depth of 65 metres 



• Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which




• 4 days 

Cost 

• £450 


TEC TRIMIX * 

The PADI Tec Trimix Diver course is intended to extend the depth range of technical divers already trained and qualified to 

use air, enriched air, trimix and oxygen for technical decompression dives beyond 50 metres. Diving with trimix is the outer 

edge of tec diving – the maximum depth for using this technology has yet to be defined. 

This course is for Tec 50 or Tec Trimix 65 (or those holding a qualifying certification from another training organization). The 

course extends your depth range capabilities by training you to use trimix (a blend of helium, oxygen and nitrogen). 

You will 

• Plan and execute at least five trimix decompression dives using various trimix blends 

• Use decompression software to create custom dive tables and dive plans 

• Make training dives as deep as 75 metres 


• Tec Trimix 65 or equivalent 

• Have a minimum of 150 logged dives 




• 4 days 

Cost 

• £450 


Tec 65 and Trimix = £900.00 over 7 days 

OVERHEAD ENVIRONMENT TRAINING 

ADVANCED WRECK DIVER * 

The TDI Advanced Wreck course is the next step for any diver that has taken a wreck diver course. During this course, you will 

learn the proper techniques for planning a penetration dive. 

The course covers topics and skills like 

Use of guidelines 

Use of lights 

Overhead emergency procedures 

Redundant equipment requirements 

Locating and identifying wrecks 

Hazards of wreck diving 

Surveying of wrecks 





Course Duration

• 5 days 

Cost 

• £600 


CAVERN DIVER * 

This course teaches the basic principles for diving in the overhead environment. 

All dives are conducted within the light zone. 

Basic light, line and buoyancy skills are taught 


• Advanced Open Water or equivalent 




• 3 days 

Cost 

• £350 


INTRO CAVE DIVER 

For Sport Divers looking for an introduction to the world of cave diving, the Intro Cave Diver program is the perfect place to 

start. 

The Intro Cave Diver program is designed to develop the divers' skills to allow diving beyond the cavern zone of cave 

overhead environment. It introduces the diver to self sufficiency skills utilising isolation manifold twin sets and dual outlet 

cylinders, line following, line laying and emergency procedures. The program can be run as a continuous course in 

conjunction with the Cavern Diver program. 

Intro Cave Divers are qualified to dive on the main line of caves within the safe limits of their gas supply. Divers trained in the 

use of doubles are qualified to use them within the cave environment providing the rule of 1/6ths is strictly adhered to. 


• Cavern Diver or equivalent 




• 3 days 

Cost 

• £350 

• Included: Manual and Certification 

Cavern and Intro Cave = £700.00 over 5 days 

CAVE DIVER 

The Full Cave Diver program is designed to take the diver through all training necessary to plan and conduct dives in the cave 

diving environment. 

Throughout the program, the emphasis is placed on developing the diver's equipment configuration, buoyancy control and 

propulsion techniques to enable safe and efficient cave dives to be made. Line following, line laying and use of reels are 

covered extensively as are safety skills such as isolation manifold use, gas shares and light failure drills. A major part of the 

course is the development of team diving procedures and communication. 


• Intro Cave Diver or equivalent




• 4 days 

Cost 

• £500 


Cavern and Intro Cave and Full Cave = £1150.00 over 8 days 

CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER TRAINING IANTD TDI IART BSAC 

CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER MOD 1 Sentinel/JJ/Inspiration/Evolution/Poseidon MK6 * 

This programme trains divers to safely use Closed Circuit Rebreathers to a maximum depth of 42 metres if using air as Diluent or to 4 

using Trimix (IANTD Programmes only) as diluent with 15 minutes maximum decompression. Training involves all aspects of diving th 

rebreather safely including understanding rebreather design, oxygen management and control. Divers will also manage basic rebreat 

failures, buoyancy, propulsion, trim, drag, bailout scenarios and basic rescue techniques. 

This course is aimed at specific units only. It is not a generic CCR programme. We do offer cross over programmes for divers 

already qualified to use a CCR 


Advanced Nitrox Diver or equivalent 


• 5 days 

Cost 

• £700 


We now have two JJ-CCR’s, two Poseidon MKVI’s and one Sentinel which can be used for Mod 1 training. The course fee is 

£1000 including the rental and if you buy a unit through Diving Matrix we will refund you £200.00 towards your rebreather 

purchase. 

CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER MOD 2 Normoxic Trimix Sentinel/JJ/Inspiration/Evolution 60 m * 

This course is for those rebreather divers ready to take the next step. Diving trimix on a rebreather is an absolute must if diving 

to any reasonable depth. This programme addresses that entirely. Among the topics and skills covered we will look at open 

circuit bailout gas options and the subsequent open circuit decompression, multiple rebreather failures, best trimix options for 

use on the CCR, decompression schedules, decompression obligations and also team diving. 

This programme utilises two stage cylinders minimum and the skills and drills associated with that. 


Mod 1 rebreather diver 

25 to 50 hours experience on the rebreather (depending on training agency) 


• 5 days 

Cost 

• £700 


CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER MOD 3 Hypoxic Trimix Sentinel/JJ/Inspiration/Evolution 100m * 

In this programme we address the difference between a high technology diver and an explorer for want of a better analogy. 

With that in mind we expand on the knowledge and skills gained in the normoxic programme and head a little deeper. During 

the programme you will learn how to use hypoxic gasses (non breathable on the surface) and the associated risks associated 

with this practice. We will discuss in much greater detail topics like, inert gas and oxygen theory, decompression theory,

psychology, and physiology, to name but a few. 

We will utilise multiple stage and bailout cylinders (minimum of three) and will practice all the skills and drills associated with 

being a hypoxic rebreather diver. 


Normoxic Trimix Mod 2 Diver 

50 to 100 hours experience on the rebreather (depending on training agency) 


• 6 days 

Cost 

• £700 


BSAC ADVANCED MIXED GAS DIVER 80m * 

Are you an experienced diver but want to extend your range to 80m on open circuit? 

You can extend your mixed gas diving skills and depth certification to 80m on this course. It teaches experienced open circuit 

mixed gas divers to be able to dive a maximum depth of 80 metres. The course uses gas mixes of oxygen less than 18% and 

greater than 35% helium. 

Entry Requirement : 

This course is open to all BSAC Sport/Explorer Mixed Gas divers (or acceptable alternative) with 100 logged dives. 

What you’ll learn 

• Extending open-water skills 

• Equipment preparation 

• Dive planning 

• Deeper diving 


• Technical/Extended Range/Normoxic Trimix/Tec 50/Tec 65/ BSAC Sport/BSAC Explorer Mixed Gas Diver and 100 logged 

dives 



• 6 days or 2 days if you are crossing over from IANTD Normoxic Diver 

Costs 

• £700 or £350 if you are already qualified with Diving Matrix to 60 metres as an IANTD Normoxic Diver plus BSAC 

Membership fee 


CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER TRAINING PADI 

CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER Open Water Diver 18 * 

In this entry-level rebreather program you will learn to use Type R rebreathers to a maximum of 18 metres/60 feet within no 

decompression limits. 

The PADI Rebreather and Advanced Rebreather Diver courses use Type R units to introduce divers to rebreather diving within 

recreational dive limits. Type R rebreathers are electronically controlled and provide a back up for all the major systems and 

simplify training and use. 

All rebreathers used during PADI courses must be third-party tested and manufacturers must ensure they meet a 

comprehensive list of requirements. 

Because each rebreather model is different, you will need to qualify on each rebreather model. However, once you are 

qualified you will not need to repeat the entire course to earn your certification with a different Type R rebreather model. 

The PADI Rebreather Qualifier focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to use a different Type R rebreather model.


PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Enriched Air Diver certifications (or qualifying certifications from a recognized 

organization). 

25 logged dives 

18 Years old 


• 3 days 

Cost 

• £450 


CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER Advanced Open Water Diver 30 m * 

This course expands on the basic knowledge you have already acquired and provides training to a maximum of 30 metres/98 

feet (40 metres/130 feet if you have a PADI Deep Diver certification), including carrying a bailout cylinder.. 


PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Rebreather Diver certifications (or qualifying certification from a recognized organization) 

on the Type R rebreather used in the course 

30 logged dives 

18 Years old 

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (prior to PADI Advanced Rebreather Diver certification) 


• 3 days 

Cost 

• £450 


When combining PADI open water and advanced open water rebreather diver courses we offer a special price of £800 

DISCOVER CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER (Try Dives) * 

Everyone wants to try out a rebreather, whether it is to clarify the decision to buy a unit or just to say that you’ve been on 

one, this is your opportunity. 

We offer several schedules. 

Schedule 1 is an all day programme where you will have a full academic and practical overview of rebreathers and how they 

work. You will then get to dive at least two different units of your choice. So that all is fair, if you complete a full training 

programme with us, we will give you £50.00 back 

Schedule 2 is a three quarter day dedicated to one specific rebreather rather than several units. As with schedule 1 you will 

receive academic and practical overviews and 2 dives on the unit. Again, so that all is fair, if you complete a full training 

programme with us, we will give you £30.00 back 

Schedule 3 is a quick run through of rebreathers and how they work and then a 30 minute dive in confined water. 


Open Water Diver 

18 Years old 

Medically fit 

Cost 

Schedule 1: £150.00 



INSTRUCTOR LEVEL TRAINING Open and Closed Circuit 

IANTD and TDI Instructor Courses are £700.00 each and follow the exact schedule of the

corresponding diver programmes 

PADI Tec 40 Instructor 

The PADI Tec Instructor course incorporates instructional philosophies and course goals that directly address the demanding 

and challenging nature of technical diving instruction. The PADI Tec Instructor course prepares candidates to conduct the Tec 

40 course and addresses the philosophy, organization, practical considerations, promotion and other aspects of teaching 

the Tec 40 course. 



• 3days 

Cost 

• £400 

Be a renewed PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (or a PADI Instructor with a higher rating) 

Be a PADI Enriched Air Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization) 

Be a PADI Enriched Air Instructor, or have successfully completed a PADI Enriched Air Instructor Training course. 

Be a PADI Deep Diver Specialty Instructor or have successfully completed a PADI Deep Diver Speicalty Instructor 

Training course. 

Have a minimum of 100 logged dives where at least 20 dives were made with enriched air nitrox, 25 dives were 

deeper than 18 metres and at least 15 dives were deeper than 30 metres 

PADI Tec Deep Instructor 

The PADI Tec Deep Instructor course incorporates instructional philosophies and course goals that directly address the 

demanding and challenging nature of technical diving instruction. The Tec Deep Instructor course prepares candidates to 

conduct the Tec Deep Diver course and addresses the philosophy, organization, practical considerations, promotion and 

other aspects of teaching the Tec Deep Diver course. 


Be a Tec 50 diver or equivalent 

Be a renewed PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer 

Be a PADI Enriched Air Instructor 

Be a PADI Deep Diver Specialty Instructor 

Have certified at least ten Nitrox and or Deep divers 

Have a minimum of 200 logged dives, with at least 20 technical decompression dives requiring at least one 

stage/deco cylinder. Of these, at least 10 must have been made deeper than 40 metres feet using trimix 


• 5 days 

Cost 

• £700 for a Tec 40 instructor upgrading. £1100 for a new instructor taking the full Tec Deep Instructor Programme 

PADI Tec Trimix Instructor 

Tec Deep Instructors provide the most comprehensive technical instruction available. If you are both a Tec Deep Instructor 

and Tec Trimix Diver, then the Tec Trimix Instructor trainer course is for you. 

The PADI Trimix Diver Instructor course incorporates instructional philosophies and course goals that directly address the 

demanding and challenging nature of technical diving instruction with helium gas mixes. 


Be a Tec Trimix diver or equivalent


• 6 days 

Cost 

• £900 

Be a Tec Deep Instructor 

Be a renewed PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer 



Have certified at least ten Nitrox and or Deep divers 

Have a minimum of 200 logged dives, with at least 20 technical decompression dives requiring at least one 

stage/deco cylinder. Of these, at least 10 must have been made deeper than 40 metres feet using trimix 

PADI Recreational Rebreather Instructor 

This programme allows instruction on PADI approved RCCR units at the Open Water and Advanced Open Water level. 

The first fully fledged recreational rebreather programme dedicated to bringing rebreather to the general diving public 


Be a renewed PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (or a PADI Instructor with a 

higher rating). 



Be certified as a PADI Advanced Rebreather Diver on the specific Type R 

rebreather for which the candidate is qualifying, or have a qualifying certification 

from another training organization. Instructors meeting this requirement 

with a qualifying certification from other training organizations 

must review the PADI Rebreather Diver and Advanced Rebreather Diver 

Manual and complete the Knowledge Reviews prior to the Rebreather Instructor 

Training course. 

Have a minimum of 150 logged dives, of which at least 75 dives were made 

on a rebreather, with at least 50 dives and 50 hours on the specific Type R rebreather 

for which the instructor is qualifying as a PADI Rebreather Instructor. 

Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 Months 


• 3 days 

Cost 

• £500 

Please note that prices and general information is subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm all 

details with Diving Matrix prior to enrolling on your programme.

OPEN CIRCUIT TRAINING IANTD SSI TDI BSAC - Diving Matrix

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