NREC Instructor Workshop

Aurora, ON (Feb 22, 2025)

This workshop will provide the instructor with the skills and knowledge needed to teach the popular instructor-specified specialty (ISS) NREC Recognition course, based on the NAUI Technical Equipment Configuration (NTEC) concept adapted for a single cylinder along with water skills that will streamline the diver and teach a methodology that will reduce the learning curve should the progress toward earning technical certifications.

Please email info@thescubalab.com for details.

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Technical Instructor Workshop

Alexandria Bay, NY (May 24-26, 2025)

The NAUI Technical leadership workshop is for NAUI Members that are technical divers wanting to begin teaching or guiding technical dives. This workshop will cover NAUI intro to tech through technical decompression diver for instructors and Guiding skills for TSL's. Examiner workshop attendees will work with the lead workshop examiners to evaluate instructor candidates.

Learn to effectively teach the skills required to mitigate risks while conducting technical dives.

USD 1000 Technical Instructors
USD 1000 Technical Examiners






From Elite to Accessible: The New Era of Rebreather Training

Boston Sea Rover, MA (Mar 15, 2024)
Scuba 2000, ON (Mar 29, 2024)
Dive Source, ON (Mar 30, 2024)
Hong Kong (TBD)

Rebreather diving has evolved from an elite technical pursuit to a more accessible option for divers. Driven by advanced training and helium scarcity, entry barriers have lowered, welcoming those with foundational technical skills. This presentation explores how these changes enable more divers to safely experience rebreather diving within recreational depths, highlighting its opportunities and impact.

Please email info@thescubalab.com for details.

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DAN Provider and Instructor Training

DFAPro (Jan 25-26, 2025)
Emergency O2, Basic Life Support (Mar 3, 2025)

The DAN DFAPro course has the most comprehensive first-aid training in the dive industry. Gain the ability to confidently manage dive accidents. Learn how to mitigate risk in dive settings. Become a dive professional with an invaluable set of skills that are crucial in many emergencies.

Please email info@thescubalab.com for details.

GUE Diver Training

Performance Diver (Mar 22-23 | Apr 12-13, 2025)
Technical Fundamentals (Apr 18-21 | Jul 12-15, 2025)
Dive Propulsion Vehicle Level 1 (Jun 13-15, 2025)
Technical Diver Level 1 (Jun 16-21, 2025)
CCR Fundamentals (Jan 25-30 | May 15-22, 2025)

The earliest GUE courses were developed to support global exploration projects and have been refined to incorporate recreational divers. This “begin with the end in mind” approach produces uniquely competent divers and enables a smooth transition from recreational to technical diving and beyond. 

Please email info@thescubalab.com for details.





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