SDI/TDI Sidemount Diver Course – Warrior Dive Adventure
Dive Smarter, Lighter, Longer — Sidemount Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Looking to improve your diving comfort, flexibility, and gear control? The SDI/TDI Sidemount Diver Course at Warrior Dive Adventure introduces you to the increasingly popular world of sidemount diving—an ideal configuration for both recreational and technical divers.
Whether you’re exploring vibrant coral reefs, intricate swim-throughs, or planning to take your skills deeper into technical diving with TDI, sidemount diving opens up new opportunities. And where better to learn than on the iconic Great Barrier Reef, with one of Australia’s leading dive centers?
Why Learn Sidemount Diving with Warrior Dive Adventure?
As a certified training center for both SDI (Scuba Diving International) and TDI (Technical Diving International), Warrior Dive Adventure offers expert instruction in sidemount diving for divers of all levels.
You’ll learn from experienced instructors who dive sidemount daily, whether for comfort, cave exploration, deep diving, or reef navigation. Our tailored sidemount program is designed to give you real-world skills while you explore the stunning dive environments of the Great Barrier Reef.
What Is Sidemount Diving?
Sidemount diving involves mounting your scuba tanks along your sides instead of on your back. This configuration offers numerous benefits:
Greater trim control and balance underwater
Streamlined profile for tight spaces like wrecks or reef tunnels
Easier access to valves and equipment
Less physical strain—especially for those with back or shoulder concerns
A foundation for TDI technical diving, including extended bottom times and multi-tank setups
Who Is This Course For?
The SDI/TDI Sidemount Diver Course is ideal for:
Open Water divers looking to upgrade their configuration and control
Divers interested in progressing to technical diving with TDI
Photographers, wreck divers, and reef explorers who want better maneuverability
Anyone who values gear accessibility, balance, and comfort underwater
Course Prerequisites
Open Water Scuba Diver certification (or equivalent)
Minimum age: 18, or 15 with parental consent
What You’ll Learn in the SDI/TDI Sidemount Diver Course
This comprehensive specialty program includes both theoretical and practical training in:
Gas management with independent cylinders
Equipment configuration, hose routing, and sidemount harness setup
Dive planning and communication strategies
Buoyancy and trim control unique to sidemount
Emergency procedures and S-drills
Entries, exits, and gear clipping techniques for reef and technical environments
All training is reinforced through real-world dives on the Great Barrier Reef—a perfect location for applying sidemount diving in diverse terrain.
Course Schedule
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Theory | Completed independently before in-person sessions |
| Day 1 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Theory review, gear configuration & confined water session |
| Day 2 | 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Open Water Dives 1 & 2 in reef environments |
💡 Need sidemount gear?
Check out our online dive store for sidemount harnesses, regulators, and accessories—perfect for both Great Barrier Reef diving and future TDI technical courses.
Your Path to Advanced Diving Starts Here
Upon successful completion of the SDI/TDI Sidemount Diver Course, you’re ready to continue your journey through professional and technical certifications such as:
SDI Divemaster Course – Become a certified dive leader
SDI Open Water Instructor Course – Start training new divers
TDI Intro to Tech – Begin your transition into technical diving
TDI Advanced Nitrox and Deco Procedures – Master deep, staged, sidemount-supported dives