Global Underwater ExplorersAbout This Course
The GUE Technical Fundamentals course prepares experienced divers for advanced technical, rebreather, or cave programs. Divers holding a Performance Diver or Basic Fundamentals certification may receive partial credit at instructor discretion.
What You'll Learn
01
GUE standardized equipment configuration for technical diving
02
Buoyancy, trim, and propulsion
03
Valve management
04
Gas sharing for technical team diving
05
Backup light deployment
06
SMB deployment and ascent procedures
07
Introduction to basic rescue techniques
08
Standardized team procedures
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 16
- Current certification to 30m from a recognized agency (or GUE Deep Primer)
- Minimum 75 non-training dives post-certification, with at least 25 deeper than 21m
- Minimum 25 dives in double tanks OR 15 dives following GUE Doubles Primer
- Non-smoker; basic swimming ability; good physical health
- If using drysuit: 15 non-training drysuit dives OR 10 dives after GUE Drysuit Primer
What's Included
Minimum 32 hours instruction (classroom, land drills, in-water)
Minimum 8 dives over 4 days
Access to GUE adaptive online learning platform