Extended-range classroom and open-water training that unlocks dives to 40 meters in and around Orlando

ORLANDO SCUBA FIELD GUIDE

Extended-range classroom and open-water training that unlocks dives to 40 meters in and around Orlando

A one-day, workshop-style program from Ultimate Scuba LLC that teaches gas switching and dive planning so divers can earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty and operate to extended ranges.

Extended-range classroom and open-water training that unlocks dives to 40 meters in and around Orlando.

Duration
1 day
Location
Orlando
Operator
Ultimate Scuba LLC
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

In Orlando, the Extended Range Foundations program condenses advanced decompression theory and in-water practice into an intensive workshop: over 12 hours of classroom and practical training that develops gas-switching technique, dive planning, and procedures for dives to depths of up to 40 meters.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TRAINING

Decompression specialty in a workshop format

The program is structured as a workshop environment that advances a diver’s skills with Extended Range Total Diving Systems and procedures, preparing participants to manage decompression planning and gas transitions.

THE SKILLS

Gas switching and dive planning

Participants focus on practical techniques such as gas switching and dive planning that are central to extended-range and decompression diving.

THE DEPTH

Expand your operating envelope to 40 meters

The curriculum addresses procedures and planning for dives to depths of up to 40 meters, giving divers a path to operate beyond traditional recreational limits.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

Expect an intensive, focused day that blends classroom instruction with hands-on practice: lectures on decompression theory and planning, drills and simulations of gas switches and extended-range procedures, and in-water training that applies those principles to dives planned to depths as deep as 40 meters.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this program suits — and who should rethink it.

1
Advanced or aspiring technical diversWell suited to divers aiming to move into extended-range or decompression diving and to earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification.
2
Certified open-water divers planning to advanceA logical next step for divers who want structured instruction on gas switching and decompression planning before operating to greater depths.
3
Time-limited travelersThe content is delivered in a single, intensive day (over 12 hours), making it appropriate for those who need condensed, focused training.
4
Casual or entry-level diversNot ideal for newcomers to scuba; the program concentrates on extended-range procedures and decompression planning rather than entry-level skills.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The Extended Range Foundations program is delivered as a one-day course lasting over twelve hours in total.

What to Bring

Training centers on Extended Range Total Diving Systems and procedures; participants should expect to work with extended-range equipment during the workshop.

Logistics & Meeting Point

Meet-up is listed as Great Orlando for check-in and orientation prior to the workshop activities.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What certification will I earn?

Successful completion leads to the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification.

How long does the program take?

The program is run as a single-day course totaling over 12 hours of instruction and training.

How deep are the dives covered by the course?

Course content and planning address dives to depths of up to 40 meters.

What will I practice during the workshop?

Participants practice gas switching, decompression planning and procedures, and hands-on application with Extended Range Total Diving Systems.

Where do we meet to start the course?

The meeting location for the program is Great Orlando.