TDI Instructor Training
Become a TDI Technical Diving Instructor
TDI Instructor Training is designed for experienced scuba diving professionals who want to teach technical diving and develop their career within the TDI training system.
Freddy Jousset provides professional TDI instructor training for qualified divers and instructors progressing into technical diving education.
Training focuses not only on technical diving knowledge and standards, but also on the ability to plan, teach and manage technical diving courses safely and professionally.
The objective is to develop instructors who understand the technical diving environment, can demonstrate the required skills to a high standard, and can effectively teach and manage students during increasingly complex diving activities.
Who Is TDI Instructor Training For?
TDI instructor training is intended for experienced diving professionals who want to develop the qualifications and teaching skills required to instruct technical diving courses.
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Experienced recreational scuba diving instructors
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SDI instructors progressing into technical diving
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Instructors with recognised equivalent qualifications
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Technical divers who want to develop a professional teaching pathway
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Diving professionals looking to expand their technical course portfolio
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Experienced instructors interested in technical diving instructor development
Prerequisites vary according to the specific TDI instructor rating. Contact Freddy to review your current certifications, logged dives and instructor experience.
TDI Technical Instructor Pathway
Build Your Technical Diving Experience
Develop the diving experience and technical qualifications required for the instructor level you are targeting.
Review Your Prerequisites
Freddy reviews your existing certifications, logged dives, instructor qualifications and technical diving experience.
Instructor Training
Complete the relevant TDI instructor training programme, including technical knowledge, standards, teaching methodology and practical instructor development.
Instructor Evaluation
Demonstrate the required knowledge, teaching ability, diving skills and professional standards for the instructor rating.
Start Teaching Technical Diving
Once successfully qualified, you can teach the TDI courses permitted by your instructor rating and applicable standards.
TDI Intro to Tech Instructor
The TDI Intro to Tech Instructor pathway is designed for instructors who want to introduce recreational divers to the principles, equipment and procedures associated with technical diving.
Training focuses on technical diving concepts, equipment configuration, dive planning, gas management and effective student instruction.
TDI Advanced Nitrox Instructor
Develop the technical knowledge and instructional skills required to teach advanced nitrox diving within the TDI training system.
The programme focuses on gas management, advanced dive planning, decompression considerations and the teaching of appropriate technical diving procedures.
TDI Decompression Procedure Instructor
Progress into teaching decompression procedures with a structured approach to technical dive planning, decompression theory, gas management, equipment configuration and student supervision.
This instructor-level programme is intended for experienced technical diving professionals progressing toward more advanced TDI instruction.
Training With Freddy Jousset
Technical instructor training requires more than learning course standards.
It requires an understanding of how technical diving works in the real world.
My approach to instructor development is based on developing instructors who understand what they are teaching, why they are teaching it and how to manage the risks associated with technical diving education.
During training, we work on technical knowledge, teaching methodology, student management, dive planning, equipment configuration, gas management, problem solving and professional decision-making.
My objective is to help instructors become confident technical educators rather than simply teaching them to reproduce a training presentation.
Why Train With Freddy?
SDI Instructor Trainer
Freddy Jousset is an SDI Instructor Trainer with extensive experience in professional diver and instructor education.Technical Diving Experience
Training includes TDI technical diving and technical instructor development.International Experience
Professional training experience across multiple international diving destinations.1,000+ Divers Certified
More than 1,000 divers have been certified through Freddy's professional diving career.Professional Development
Training is designed around real-world teaching, diving operations and professional development—not simply passing an examination.
TDI Instructor Training FAQ
What is TDI Instructor Training?
TDI Instructor Training prepares qualified diving professionals to teach technical diving courses within the TDI training system. Training combines technical knowledge, diving skills, teaching methodology and professional standards.
Who can become a TDI instructor?
Eligibility depends on the specific TDI instructor rating and the candidate's existing certifications, diving experience and instructor qualifications. Contact Freddy to review your current qualifications and prerequisites.
Can an SDI instructor become a TDI instructor?
Yes, an SDI instructor may have a pathway into TDI technical instructor development, depending on the required prerequisites and the specific TDI instructor rating.
Can a PADI or SSI instructor become a TDI instructor?
Experienced instructors from other recognised training agencies may have a pathway into TDI instructor training. Eligibility depends on the relevant TDI standards and the instructor's existing qualifications and experience.
What TDI instructor courses does Freddy offer?
FJ Diving currently presents TDI instructor training for Nitrox, Intro to Tech, Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures.
Where does Freddy conduct TDI instructor training?
Training can be organized internationally depending on candidate numbers, facilities, diving conditions and scheduling. Contact Freddy for current locations and dates.
How do I start my TDI instructor pathway?
Send Freddy your current instructor certification, technical diving qualifications and logged-dive experience. He can review your background and discuss the appropriate TDI instructor pathway.