For certified divers ready to go beyond recreational limits, our Technical Diving training pathway opens the door to deeper exploration, extended bottom times, and some of the most legendary wreck dives in the Mediterranean.

Delivered under the globally recognised SSI (Scuba Schools International) system, these courses are designed to develop advanced dive planning, gas management, equipment configuration, and decompression procedures — all while training in real-world technical environments.

Ayia Napa’s proximity to world-famous wreck sites and deep-water structures makes it an ideal training ground for technical divers looking to progress safely under professional supervision.

Our technical pathway focuses on four core SSI courses that build progressively, allowing divers to move from wreck penetration foundations into full decompression and twinset technical diving.

SSI Wreck Diver Course

Course Overview

The SSI Wreck Diver course introduces divers to the skills and knowledge required to safely explore wreck sites while maintaining strict safety protocols.

You’ll learn wreck navigation, hazard identification, line handling, and penetration procedures within light zones. The course focuses on building awareness, buoyancy control, and situational management inside overhead environments.

What You’ll Learn

• Wreck dive planning

• Hazard recognition

• Safe wreck penetration limits

• Guideline use & reel handling

• Finning techniques for silty environments

• Emergency procedures inside wrecks

This course is the foundation for all advanced wreck and technical overhead training.

SSI Advanced Wreck Diver Course

Course Overview

The Advanced Wreck Diver course expands your wreck penetration capabilities beyond light zones, introducing full overhead environment procedures and advanced line protocols.

Training focuses on complex navigation, multi-reel use, gas management for penetration, and emergency problem-solving within enclosed wreck spaces.

What You’ll Learn

• Advanced penetration planning

• Multi-line navigation

• Gas planning for overhead dives

• Lost line & lost diver drills

• Zero visibility procedures

• Advanced buoyancy & trim control

This certification allows divers to explore deeper and more complex wreck structures safely.

SSI Twinset Diver Course

Course Overview

The Twinset Diver course introduces divers to back-mounted double cylinder configurations — the foundation equipment setup for most technical diving.

You’ll learn equipment assembly, manifold management, shutdown drills, redundancy systems, and precise buoyancy control using twin cylinders.

What You’ll Learn

• Twinset equipment configuration

• Manifold & valve shutdown drills

• Gas redundancy principles

• Buoyancy & trim optimisation

• Equipment failure management

• Technical dive planning basics

This course prepares divers for decompression and extended-range technical diving.

SSI Decompression Diving Course

Course Overview

The Decompression Diving course marks the transition from recreational no-decompression diving into planned staged decompression diving.

You’ll learn how to conduct dives requiring mandatory decompression stops using accelerated gas mixes, advanced planning software, and technical dive procedures.

What You’ll Learn

• Decompression theory & physiology

• Dive planning using decompression models

• Accelerated decompression gas use

• Stage cylinder handling

• Emergency decompression procedures

• Extended range dive execution

This course unlocks the ability to safely explore deeper wrecks and technical sites with longer bottom times.

Training Environment

Courses are conducted in real open-water technical environments, providing practical experience rather than confined simulations.

Training may include dives on:

• Deep wreck structures

• Technical reef profiles

• Overhead penetration sites

• Decompression training platforms

All dives are supervised by certified SSI Technical Instructors.

Equipment & Configuration

Technical equipment requirements vary by course but may include:

• Twinset cylinder systems

• Stage/decompression cylinders

• Technical regulators

• Redundant buoyancy systems

• Primary & backup lighting

• Reels & guideline systems

Equipment rental and configuration guidance are available if needed.

Who These Courses Are For

• Advanced recreational divers progressing to tech

• Wreck diving specialists

• Divers preparing for deep wreck exploration

• Technical pathway candidates

• Professional divers expanding certifications

Prerequisites vary by course and will be confirmed by your instructor.

Why Train With Us

• SSI Technical Instructor team

• Real wreck & deep dive environments

• Small group training ratios

• Equipment configuration support

• Progressive course pathway

• Access to world-class wreck sites

We focus on safety, skill mastery, and real-world technical competence.

Start Your Technical Diving Journey

Tap the button below to speak with a technical training coordinator. We’ll assess your certification level, recommend the correct course pathway, and schedule your training.