Technical Diving Courses
SSI Wreck & Decompression Pathway
For certified divers ready to go beyond recreational limits, our Technical Diving training pathway opens the door to deeper exploration, extended bottom times, and some of the most legendary wreck dives in the Mediterranean.
💬 Send MessageDelivered under the globally recognised SSI (Scuba Schools International) system, these courses are designed to develop advanced dive planning, gas management, equipment configuration, and decompression procedures — all while training in real-world technical environments.
Ayia Napa's proximity to world-famous wreck sites and deep-water structures makes it an ideal training ground for technical divers looking to progress safely under professional supervision.
Our technical pathway focuses on core SSI courses that build progressively, allowing divers to move from wreck penetration foundations into full decompression and twinset technical diving.
SSI Wreck Diver Course
Course Overview
The SSI Wreck Diver course introduces divers to the skills and knowledge required to safely explore wreck sites while maintaining strict safety protocols.
You'll learn wreck navigation, hazard identification, line handling, and penetration procedures within light zones. The course focuses on building awareness, buoyancy control, and situational management inside overhead environments.
This course is the foundation for all advanced wreck and technical overhead training.
What You'll Learn
- Wreck dive planning
- Hazard recognition
- Safe wreck penetration limits
- Guideline use & reel handling
- Finning techniques for silty environments
- Emergency procedures inside wrecks
SSI Advanced Wreck Diver Course
Course Overview
The Advanced Wreck Diver course expands your wreck penetration capabilities beyond light zones, introducing full overhead environment procedures and advanced line protocols.
Training focuses on complex navigation, multi-reel use, gas management for penetration, and emergency problem-solving within enclosed wreck spaces.
This certification allows divers to explore deeper and more complex wreck structures safely.
What You'll Learn
- Advanced penetration planning
- Multi-line navigation
- Gas planning for overhead dives
- Lost line & lost diver drills
- Zero visibility procedures
- Advanced buoyancy & trim control
SSI Twinset Diver Course
Course Overview
The Twinset Diver course introduces divers to back-mounted double cylinder configurations — the foundation equipment setup for most technical diving.
You'll learn equipment assembly, manifold management, shutdown drills, redundancy systems, and precise buoyancy control using twin cylinders.
This course prepares divers for decompression and extended-range technical diving.
What You'll Learn
- Twinset equipment configuration
- Manifold & valve shutdown drills
- Gas redundancy principles
- Buoyancy & trim optimisation
- Equipment failure management
- Technical dive planning basics
SSI Decompression Diving Course
Course Overview
The Decompression Diving course marks the transition from recreational no-decompression diving into planned staged decompression diving.
You'll learn how to conduct dives requiring mandatory decompression stops using accelerated gas mixes, advanced planning software, and technical dive procedures.
This course unlocks the ability to safely explore deeper wrecks and technical sites with longer bottom times.
What You'll Learn
- Decompression theory & physiology
- Dive planning using decompression models
- Accelerated decompression gas use
- Stage cylinder handling
- Emergency decompression procedures
- Extended range dive execution
SSI Extended Range Course
Course Overview
The Extended Range course takes you to 45 metres using air or nitrox, managing decompression obligations with proper gas planning and technical procedures.
This is the certification that formally qualifies you as a technical diver, with all the skills needed for deeper exploration and longer bottom times.
Prerequisites: Deep Diving specialty, Nitrox certification, 50+ logged dives.
What You'll Learn
- Twinset or sidemount configuration
- Standardised equipment setup
- Decompression planning & execution
- Gas management & switching
- Team protocols & communication
- Emergency valve shutdowns & gas sharing
Training Environment
Real Open Water Training
Courses are conducted in real open-water technical environments, providing practical experience rather than confined simulations.
Training Sites Include
- Deep wreck structures
- Technical reef profiles
- Overhead penetration sites
- Decompression training platforms
Professional Supervision
All dives are supervised by certified SSI Technical Instructors with real-world technical diving experience.
Equipment & Configuration
Technical equipment requirements vary by course but may include:
Equipment rental and configuration guidance are available if needed.
Who These Courses Are For
Prerequisites vary by course and will be confirmed by your instructor.
Why Train With Us
SSI Technical Instructor team
Real wreck & deep dive environments
Small group training ratios
Equipment configuration support
Progressive course pathway
Access to world-class wreck sites
We focus on safety, skill mastery, and real-world technical competence.
Start Your Technical Diving Journey
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