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Elite Technical Wreck Diver
This elite certification recognizes Technical Wreck Divers with exceptional experience conducting complex, deep-wreck penetrations in major wrecks globally. This is a recognition program—it honors divers who have demonstrated mastery of extreme penetration techniques, deep overhead navigation, wreck-specific emergency procedures, and multi-stage deep-wreck planning. Elite Technical Wreck Diver status represents world-class technical wreck diving and enables participation in major international technical wreck expeditions.
Prerequisites
IANTD Technical Wreck Diver (or equivalent); minimum 75 non-training logged technical dives; age 18+; must hold 4 of 5 specialty certifications (Decompression Specialist, Tek Sidemount Diver, Tek DPV Diver, Wreck Survey, or Tek Essentials Diver).
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
This is an application-based recognition program. Divers must submit an application demonstrating prior wreck technical certification, completion of advanced wreck training, and documented complex deep-wreck penetration experience.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Thailand
United States
Dive Centres Offering This Course
Thailand
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD Elite Technical Wreck Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD Elite Technical Wreck Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Technical Wreck Diver (or equivalent); minimum 75 non-training logged technical dives; age 18+; must hold 4 of 5 specialty certifications (Decompression Specialist, Tek Sidemount Diver, Tek DPV Diver, Wreck Survey, or Tek Essentials Diver).
What is the minimum age for IANTD Elite Technical Wreck Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Age 18+.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD Elite Technical Wreck Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 75 non-training logged technical dives.
What does IANTD Elite Technical Wreck Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: This is an application-based recognition program. Divers must submit an application demonstrating prior wreck technical certification, completion of advanced wreck training, and documented complex deep-wreck penetration experience.
Where can I take IANTD Elite Technical Wreck Diver?
1 dive centre and 2 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD Elite Technical Wreck Diver, in Thailand and the United States. Each is listed further up this page.