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Advanced Specialty Programs

Advanced Specialty Courses with DIVE Northampton

Sometimes you just want to go that little bit deepr, that little bit longer and do a little more of the science stuff.

The list below details all of the Advanced, Tec and Extended Range Specialty Courses offered here at DIVE Northampton, together with any age or certification restrictions. These courses are run on a regular basis and you shouldn't have to wait long to get started - normally a few days to a couple of weeks. The costs for these courses vary and start from as little as £125. The course price includes equipment, certification and materials so you know up front what things will cost.

​You will be given access to the full suite of training materials and videos when you sign up for the course. These you can study at home, at work, on the move,,, just about anywhere. These are provided to you when you book and are included in your course fees.

We offer the following Tec Specialties - Click on the links to navigate:
Extended Range Nitrox
Advanced Wreck Diving
Gas Blender Nitrox & Trimix
Science of Diving
Self Reliant & Independent Diving
 
Extended Range Nitrox 
​Cost from £175

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​This program provides the knowledge and experience required to independently plan and conduct limited decompression dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters, using nitrox mixtures up to 50%. This entry-level program introduces you to the Extended Range training techniques and skills, and can be completed wearing a standard single-cylinder equipment configuration.
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Minimum age - 16
​Dives - 4
​Minimum Certification - Deep & EANx Specialty with 24 logged dives
 
Advanced Wreck Diving
Cost from £125

This program allows limited penetration within the daylight zone into wrecks with an overhead environment. The training required for this type of diving is overhead buoyancy control, new finning techniques, optional laying safety line and the proper use of a light. The program can be completed wearing a single cylinder with either a pony cylinder or H/Y valve.

Minimum age - 15
​Dives - 2 Open Water
​Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver
 
Gas Blender Nitrox & Trimix
Cost from £175

This program teaches the skills and concepts required to safely blend nitrox and helium-based trimix blends for mixed-gas diving. This is a non-diving program that is open to certified and uncertified divers, and teaches the mathematics, physics and techniques required to safely blend breathing gases.

Minimum age - 18
​Dives - none
​Minimum Certification - None, open to non-divers
 
Science of Diving
​Cost from £125

This program provides an in-depth and detailed study of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment and diving equipment. It is required training for most Dive Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs.

Minimum age - 10
​Dives - optional
​Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver if Open Water Dives being done
 
Self Reliant & Independent Diving
​Cost from £175

This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive without a designated dive buddy. You will learn about self-reliance, proper equipment maintenance, and the special considerations and rescue techniques required to dive independently.

Minimum age - 18
​Dives - 2 Open Water
​Minimum Certification - Open Water Diver
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