Why SSI TechXR?

• SSI Technical Extended Range programs include: Advanced Nitrox, Technical Foundations, Decompression Procedures, Normoxic Trimix, and Advanced Decompression. Each of them are self-contained programs which can taken any time without having to take the next one straight after.
• It is a simple way to integrate technical training into a current recreational course structure. Interested students are given the opportunity to start working towards their technical rating from the first day of their Open Water Course.
• The TechXR program encourages staff development and promotes instructor continuing education.
  Market surveys have shown that 6 - 10% of the existing divers are interested in technical diving and a much bigger percentage is interested in simply knowing more about decompression diving.
• TechXR offers a variety of possibilities to satisfy dive leaders’ and customers’ needs, all what you have to do is - Go Xtreme!

Xtreme Training

The entire program consists of 5 parts, which are built up on each other: Advanced Nitrox, Technical Foundations, Decompression Procedures, Normoxic Trimix and Advanced Decompression Procedures.




Many Dive Leaders seem to be interested in TechXR but finding the right starting point is a challenge. Therefore SSI has created some special combination programs and crossovers together with theTechXR Instructor Trainers in order to allow you an easy entry to TechXR. Dive Leaders can take part in one of the programs as a "Tech-Beginner“ or they can also already contribute experiences from other Technical Agencies. Entry into these courses are available to anyone at any time.

SSI Instructors must enroll an SSI Technical Extended Range Instructor Training Course in order to qualify for SSI TechXR Instructor Ratings.

SSI Instructors who are also instructors of recognized Technical Diving Agencies are entitled to take part in the TechXR Crossover Programs. TechXR Crossover Programs will be conducted following the TXR Equivalence List and the candidates will receive the appropriate SSI TechXR credentials after successful completion of the program.

SSI TXR CrossOver Equivalence List (please click here)


Xtreme Flexibility

The SSI TechXR program was designed and tested under the most demanding conditions. All of the complex information has been broken down and made simple to teach and understand.

The SSI TechXR program was designed and tested under the most demanding conditions. All of the complex information has been broken down and made simple to teach and understand. The training material for both the student and instructor was developed by industry professionals with years of technical experience. SSI’s signature training method’s, the "SSI Diver Diamond "and "Comfort Through Repetition" have been applied to keep the programs consistent and provide the same high quality education as other SSI products.

The SSI TechXR program is designed to meet the needs of your customer. The instructor can formulate training around each customer′s individual goals and objectives.

Option 1 - Qualified TechXR Instructors can teach all four programs as a complete course or teach them sequentially as single courses. Students always have the choice to move only as far as they want. Technical Foundations can be taught as a single program being the prerequisite for Decompression procedures. Deco procedures must precede Normoxic Trimix. Advanced Decompression may be taught after either Deco Procedures (Normoxic Trimix is not required by standards) or Normoxic Trimix.

Option 2 - At the instructor′s and facility´s discretion, they may choose not to offer Technical Foundations as a separate course. The instructor/dealer can market a Decompression Procedures course. The academics for Foundations and the associated skill development dives will simply be incorporated into Decompression Procedures.

Option 3 – 50% of dive leaders indicated that they would not teach students below 40m (130 ft) while breathing air. These instructors may teach a Normoxic Trimix program that incorporates academics and skills for Technical Foundations and Decompression Procedures but does not require deep air dives.