Embrace the ocean world with fascinating underwater activities. This is the first serious step into the diving path for the young generation of divers.
The ProTec 1* Diver (as well as the ProTec OWD) is a certification course for the first serious step into underwater diving as an autonomous diver.
This is the foundation of every diver that underlines the pyramid of diving knowledge. The students will learn the basic theoretical and practical skills of safety and engrossing of diving.
Have you already experienced any of ProTec trial programs (Intro Scuba or Scuba Basics)? Or have you always dreamed of scuba diving? During this program, you will learn the basics of scuba diving as well as gain the opportunity to explore the beauty of marine life.
You will feel the peace within an incredible world of silence. Enjoy the weightlessness as you submerge underwater with a scuba. See amazing creatures of various shapes and colors.
This program was specially made according to the CMAS program, 1 Star Diver.
Prerequisites
Minimum age is 15 years old
Very good physical condition as well as good swimming skills
Medical statement
ProTec Apnea 1 certificate or equivalent. Alternatively, an appropriate knowledge which needs to be proven before the beginning of the practical exercise
Cave divers have to first get open water and advanced scuba diving certifications and be at least 18 years of age. After that, you start with a cavern diver course, which lets you explore overhead environments and enter caverns while remaining in the light zone. It can be taught as a package with those courses or as a stand-alone addition for divers already certified in the prerequisites.
Cave Diving Thailand
Cave Diving Courses Thailand
ProTec Full Cave Diving Course Package – All 3 Levels
This is the ultimate ProTec cave diving courses package. All three levels; Cavern, Intro to Cave and Full Cave Course are combined in this package. From April 2022 we will conduct this package over 8 days and you will be doing16 dives. The 8 days / 7 Nights are spent outside of Koh Tao in Krabi and Nakon Sri Thammarat Provinces.
The ProTec FULL CAVE DIVER COURSE PACKAGE is designed to develop all skills and knowledge for cave and overhead environment diving.
We require you to have some twinset or sidemount experience. If you do you not have one of these we strongly recommend sidemount so we can show you more caves, with tight restrictions, than on a twinset here in Thailand. If you would like to do the course here it’s an additional 2 days and conducted here at Tech Diving Thailand in Koh Tao.
The ProTec CAVERN DIVER COURSE is designed to develop the minimum skills and knowledge for cavern and overhead environment diving within the limits of light penetration; in addition it outlines specific hazards associated with cave diving. The Cavern Diver Course in not intended to provide instruction for cave diving environments. The aim of this course is to train divers in the proper planning, procedures, techniques and hazards of cavern diving.
This ProTec INTRO TO CAVE COURSEat Tech Diving Thailand teaches basic principles of utilizing a primary guideline Introductory cave diving is the second level in the development of safe techniques for cave diving. The goal of this course is to perfection the skills taught in the cavern diving program, in addition to the adoption of more techniques required for elementary cave dives to a maximum depth of 130fsw/40msw.
This ProTec FULL CAVE DIVER COURSE at Tech Diving Thailand is the 3rd level of training in the ProTecs cave diving curriculum. Advanced cave dive planning, practical execution of different types of cave systems and emergency scenarios. The objective of this course is to expand and fine-tune techniques learned in the previous cave courses, as well as advanced planning and skill perfection.
Student Prerequisites ProTec Full Cave Diving Course package:
Minimum age:
Be a minimum age of eighteen (18)
Min certification/diver level:
Open Water Diver- preferred by BLD is being an AOWD with either Intro to tec or Sidemount
Min amount of dives:
25 logged Dives – preferred by BLD is 50 dives
Course Duration:
7 days, 6 nights including a min of 16 cave dives to a max depth of 130fsw/40msw in different caves.
System:
Open Circuit twin set, Sidemount and Rebreather
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ALL COURSES
Primary and secondary regulators (for back gas or Sidemount set-up)
Two stage/decompression regulators
Mask + Back-up mask
BCD (wing) and harness or Sidemount Wing (with a min lift of 40 pounds)
Depth gauge/computer
Timing device and backup timing device
Appropriate exposure suit 3mm or 5mm
Knife/cutting device and backup
Two inflatable signal tubes
Reel and spool
Slate and backup slate
Compass
Torch and Back-up torches (Trimix Diving, Wreck diving and cave diving courses)
Hood - for Cave, Deep and Wreck Diving
In this course divers learn about navigation inside the cave. The Southern Thailand Peninsula is home to some of the most complex caves in the world. We teach you techniques that allow you to dive confidently. Divers will also learn to pass through minor restrictions independently whilst in single file formation and whilst sharing gas and in touch-contact with a dive buddy during a simulated zero visibility drill. Divers will venture deeper into the cave, using the full rule of thirds to maintain an adequate gas supply, should an out-of-gas emergency arise. Divers learn about the unique psychological challenges of diving in an overhead environment and how “distance stress” can present the farther the diver is from the cave entrance.
Our team of international instructors and explorers have been diving in caves all over the world including; Thailand, France, Italy, Madagascar, Bahamas, Florida, Dominican Republic, Australia, Haiti, Austria, Belize and many more locations. Being exposed to so many different conditions in underwater caves, our team can condense years of knowledge and experience into your class, making you a more rounded cave diver that is equipped for diving all types of caves and conditions.
With an average depth of 9m (30ft) – 12m (40ft) the caves of Thailand are the perfect place to hone your skills as a Cave Diver. Considering this and the fact we will be using a more aggressive gas rule, you can expect for some much longer dives during this section of your training. Once we leave the mainline and venture off into the labyrinth of cave passages found throughout the area, we will expose you to new problems that might arise and give you the tools you need to work through these problems, and many more, in a safe and controlled setting.
Certification for this course is offered through ProTec Thailand. This course takes a minimum of 4 days to complete and is available to all Intro To Cave Divers or those with an equivalent certification. Alternatively, it can be combined with the Cavern Diver and Intro To Cave class for 9 days of training.
Course Content Includes:
Fundamentals of diving in the overhead
Equipment workshop
Team diving and awareness
Dive planning considerations and execution
Passive and active team communication
Psychological aspects of diving in the overhead environment
How to safely and efficiently run a primary reel
Zero visibility protocol and procedure
Gas sharing within the team
Understand your equipment including problem-solving in gas failure situations
General emergency procedures and considerations
Learn navigation techniques to leave the mainline, including T’s, jumps and gaps
Passing minor restrictions both with and without visibility
How to set up and execute a circuit and traverse
Want to learn more about our services? Here are some Frequently Asked Questions.
ProTec offers various certification combinations to help you reach your cave diving goals. Check out our cave diver Training Tracks to help you plan your trip.
This course is designed for divers who already possess their Cavern Diver and Intro to Cave Diver certifications. It can be taught as a package with those courses or as a stand-alone addition for divers already certified in the prerequisites.
In this course, divers learn about navigation inside the cave. The Southern Thai Peninsula is home to some of the most complex caves in the world. We teach you techniques that allow you to dive confidently. Divers will also learn to pass through minor restrictions independently whilst in single file formation and whilst sharing gas and in touch-contact with a dive buddy during a simulated zero visibility drill. Divers will venture deeper into the cave, using the full rule of thirds to maintain an adequate gas supply, should an out-of-gas emergency arise. Divers learn about the unique psychological challenges of diving in an overhead environment and how “distance stress” can present the farther the diver is from the cave entrance.
Our team of international instructors and explorers have been diving in caves all over the world including; Thailand, France, Italy, Madagascar, Bahamas, Florida, Dominican Republic, Australia, Haiti, Austria, Belize and many more locations. Being exposed to so many different conditions in underwater caves, our team can condense years of knowledge and experience into your class, making you a more rounded cave diver that is equipped for diving in all types of caves and conditions.
With an average depth of 9m – 12m, the caves of Thailand are the perfect place to hone your skills as a Cave Diver. Considering this and the fact we will be using a more aggressive gas rule, you can expect some much longer dives during this section of your training. Once we leave the mainline and venture off into the labyrinth of cave passages found throughout the area, we will expose you to new problems that might arise and give you the tools you need to work through these problems, and many more, in a safe and controlled setting.
Certification for this course is offered through ProTec. This course takes a minimum of 4 days to complete and is available to all Intro To Cave Divers or those with an equivalent certification. Alternatively, it can be combined with the Cavern Diver and Intro To Cave class for 7 days of training.
Cave Diving Thailand
Cave Diving Courses Thailand
Course Content Includes:
Fundamentals of diving in the overhead
Equipment workshop
Team diving and awareness
Dive planning considerations and execution
Passive and active team communication
Psychological aspects of diving in the overhead environment
How to safely and efficiently run a primary reel
Zero visibility protocol and procedure
Gas sharing within the team
Understand your equipment including problem-solving in gas failure situations
General emergency procedures and considerations
Learn navigation techniques to leave the mainline, including T’s, jumps and gaps
Passing minor restrictions both with and without visibility
How to set up and execute a circuit and traverse
Cost:
100,000 THB
20% Discount for couples and group bookings, as you're used to communicating with each other and reacting with one another!
Accommodation at Burilampai resort near Talay Song Hong Cave system is just 600 baht a night!
Register here and search or "Tech Diving Thailand" and register for the course and message us, via email or WhatsApp.
