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PADI Tec 50
This course represents a high level of competency for a technical diver.
Although the option exists to make the last dive of the course using trimix, it is intended as an air/nitrox rating and by the end the diver can dive to a maximum of 50 metres/165 feet and make extended, accelerated decompression dives.
Who can take this course?
Certified as a Tec 45 diver or provide a qualifying certification from another training organization. For the purposes of this level, a qualifying technical certification is one that qualifies the student to make decompression dives to 45 metres/145 feet using air, EANx and oxygen using open circuit, double cylinder scuba equipment.
Certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or provide a qualifying certification from another training organization. For this course, a
qualifying certification is proof of training in diver rescue. Students who meet this prerequisite through a qualifying certification must provide proof of training in CPR and First Aid within the previous two years.
Minimum age: 18 years.
Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 20 dives were made with enriched air nitrox deeper than 18 metres/60 feet, and at least 15 (with or without EANx) dives were deeper than 30 metres/100 feet.
A minimum of 4 dives will be required during the Tec50 course.
Training Dive One in Confined water or limited open water
Depths: 2.4 metres - 10 metres
Decompression: No stop only, five stop simulated decompression
Gases: Air or EANx, using blends that can be breathable at maximum dive depth
Training Dive Two in Open water
Depths: 12 metres - 24 metres
Decompression: No stop only, 30 minutes simulated decompression
Gases: Air or EANx, using blends that can be breathable to maximum dive depth
Training Dive Three in Open Water
Depths: 30 metres - 50 metres
Decompression: Decompression dive with two decompression gases
Gases: Air, Air, EANx or oxygen
Training Dive Four in Open water
Depths: 40 metres - 50 metres
Decompression: Decompression dive with two decompression gases
Gases: Air, EANx or oxygen. Trimix is possible within limited conditions on this dive.
For more information on the PADI TecRec course structure please contact us:
The equipment checklist for your Tec 50 course can be downloaded here: DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST
Please check you have all the required equipment in readiness for your course.
Price for the Tec50 is £425 but does not include boat or Lake entry fee's.
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