TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course

diverandclimber · 29th August 2006, 13:54

TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course

Topsham, ME- August 28, 2006

Leading the dive industry once again, TDI is the first of the major training agencies to release support materials for the popular Inspiration and Evolution Closed Circuit Rebreathers.

“I am very pleased with the end result; this is a very thorough manual. John Garvin is one of the leading technical instructors with a great insight into the workings and practical use and teaching of our Inspiration and Evolution rebreathers” stated Martin Parker, the Managing Director of Ambient Pressure Diving. “The professionalism of Garvin and TDI has taken CCR training to a new level.”

“The student manual primary author is John Garvin, a CCR Instructor for the Inspiration since it was first launched in 1998 but there have been several other highly qualified Instructor Trainers and Instructors that assisted with input and final review”, stated Steve Lewis, SDI/TDI Director of Product Development. Lewis continued “The PowerPoint® and Instructor Guide were developed by Stephen Phillips of SDI/TDI UK and David Kitchen of SDI/TDI South Africa, both very accomplished dive educators.

“This is a generously illustrated manual with excellent photographs and diagrams, and the Inspiration / Evolution CCR product line is the first we have developed using multiple contributors and input from our complete product development team,” said Lewis. He continued “There are currently several other CCR manuals in development and we have scheduled their release to be within the next 6 months.”

“Although the project took longer to develop than expected, we are very excited with the final product”, stated Brian Carney, President of SDI/TDI. “The student manual, Instructor Resource CD (Instructor guide, exams, PowerPoint) and workbook were designed to work in conjunction with manufactures owner’s manual.”

Technical Diving International (TDI) is the largest technical certification agency in the world. TDI is part of the parent company International Training which also offers programs through Scuba Diving International (SDI) and Emergency Response Diving International (ERDi).

To purchase training material for the Inspiration/Evolution or to learn how to become a certified diver or instructor contact TDI: worldhq@tdisdi.com or 207-729-4201.

For more information about TDI or International Training visit: www.tdisdi.com

David Burroughs
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
SDI, TDI, ERDI
207-729-4201
888-778-9073
207-729-4453 fax
David.Burroughs@tdisdi.com
www.tdisdi.com

fr0sty8 · 29th August 2006, 14:08

Nice job on the manual. I picked it up a couple of weeks ago when I was actually in class for my Evolution (through IANTD). Very well thought out imo.

Erik

Mike Rowley · 29th August 2006, 17:34

[quote=diverandclimber;64242]TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course

Topsham, ME- August 28, 2006

Leading the dive industry once again, TDI is the first of the major training agencies to release support materials for the popular Inspiration and Evolution Closed Circuit Rebreathers.

Actually this is an inaccurate statement. BSAC was the first major training agency to release support materials, including a student manual plus an instructor manual and a full set of PowePoint slides. Both the student and Instructor manuals are illustrated by photographs and diagrams. There are versions for the Classic Inspiration and the Evolution and Vision CCRs.

So, in actual fact TDI are the second major training agency to release courses fully supported by dedicated material. BSAC were at least 12 months ahead and clearly lead the way, TDI folowed.

Mike Rowley
BSAC Chief Technical Examiner.

Pugwash · 29th August 2006, 18:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Rowley)

BSAC was the first major training agency to release support materials

I think it depends upon the definition of "major"

.

TDI are major globally, including the UK, BSAC are major in the UK.

Dan

Mike Rowley · 29th August 2006, 18:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pugwash)

I think it depends upon the definition of "major"

.

TDI are major globally, including the UK, BSAC are major in the UK.

Dan

That comment just isn't worth the effort of correcting.

Mike

Pugwash · 29th August 2006, 19:21

My apologies Mike, it was pretty purile.

Mike Rowley · 30th August 2006, 12:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pugwash)

My apologies Mike, it was pretty purile.

Hi Dan

Accepted with thanks.

Pax.

Mike

29th August 2006, 13:54	#1 (permalink)
diverandclimber New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2	TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course Topsham, ME- August 28, 2006 Leading the dive industry once again, TDI is the first of the major training agencies to release support materials for the popular Inspiration and Evolution Closed Circuit Rebreathers. “I am very pleased with the end result; this is a very thorough manual. John Garvin is one of the leading technical instructors with a great insight into the workings and practical use and teaching of our Inspiration and Evolution rebreathers” stated Martin Parker, the Managing Director of Ambient Pressure Diving. “The professionalism of Garvin and TDI has taken CCR training to a new level.” “The student manual primary author is John Garvin, a CCR Instructor for the Inspiration since it was first launched in 1998 but there have been several other highly qualified Instructor Trainers and Instructors that assisted with input and final review”, stated Steve Lewis, SDI/TDI Director of Product Development. Lewis continued “The PowerPoint® and Instructor Guide were developed by Stephen Phillips of SDI/TDI UK and David Kitchen of SDI/TDI South Africa, both very accomplished dive educators. “This is a generously illustrated manual with excellent photographs and diagrams, and the Inspiration / Evolution CCR product line is the first we have developed using multiple contributors and input from our complete product development team,” said Lewis. He continued “There are currently several other CCR manuals in development and we have scheduled their release to be within the next 6 months.” “Although the project took longer to develop than expected, we are very excited with the final product”, stated Brian Carney, President of SDI/TDI. “The student manual, Instructor Resource CD (Instructor guide, exams, PowerPoint) and workbook were designed to work in conjunction with manufactures owner’s manual.” Technical Diving International (TDI) is the largest technical certification agency in the world. TDI is part of the parent company International Training which also offers programs through Scuba Diving International (SDI) and Emergency Response Diving International (ERDi). To purchase training material for the Inspiration/Evolution or to learn how to become a certified diver or instructor contact TDI: worldhq@tdisdi.com or 207-729-4201. For more information about TDI or International Training visit: www.tdisdi.com David Burroughs Vice President of Sales & Marketing SDI, TDI, ERDI 207-729-4201 888-778-9073 207-729-4453 fax David.Burroughs@tdisdi.com www.tdisdi.com
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29th August 2006, 14:08	#2 (permalink)
fr0sty8 Evo Driver - no standing! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 158	Re: TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course Nice job on the manual. I picked it up a couple of weeks ago when I was actually in class for my Evolution (through IANTD). Very well thought out imo. Erik
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29th August 2006, 17:34	#3 (permalink)
Mike Rowley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Devon UK Posts: 11	Re: TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course [quote=diverandclimber;64242]TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course Topsham, ME- August 28, 2006 Leading the dive industry once again, TDI is the first of the major training agencies to release support materials for the popular Inspiration and Evolution Closed Circuit Rebreathers. Actually this is an inaccurate statement. BSAC was the first major training agency to release support materials, including a student manual plus an instructor manual and a full set of PowePoint slides. Both the student and Instructor manuals are illustrated by photographs and diagrams. There are versions for the Classic Inspiration and the Evolution and Vision CCRs. So, in actual fact TDI are the second major training agency to release courses fully supported by dedicated material. BSAC were at least 12 months ahead and clearly lead the way, TDI folowed. Mike Rowley BSAC Chief Technical Examiner.
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29th August 2006, 18:02	#4 (permalink)
Pugwash New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 45	Re: TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Rowley) BSAC was the first major training agency to release support materials I think it depends upon the definition of "major" . TDI are major globally, including the UK, BSAC are major in the UK. Dan Last edited by Pugwash : 29th August 2006 at 18:12.
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29th August 2006, 18:37	#5 (permalink)
Mike Rowley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Devon UK Posts: 11	Re: TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course Quote: (Originally Posted by Pugwash) I think it depends upon the definition of "major" . TDI are major globally, including the UK, BSAC are major in the UK. Dan That comment just isn't worth the effort of correcting. Mike
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Pugwash New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 45	Re: TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course My apologies Mike, it was pretty purile.
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Mike Rowley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Devon UK Posts: 11	Re: TDI Unveils NEW Support Materials for Inspiration / Evolution CCR Course Quote: (Originally Posted by Pugwash) My apologies Mike, it was pretty purile. Hi Dan Accepted with thanks. Pax. Mike
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