TEC 40
Who should take this course? |
What will you learn? |
The PADI Tec 40 course is where you transition from recreational scuba diving to technical diving. It’s a great place to start because it’s the first subdivision of the full PADI Tec Diver course and bridges the gap between no stop diving and full technical deep decompression diving. You gain experience and begin building the knowledge and skills you need to continue your tec diver training. You will qualify to make limited decompression dives to 40 metres/130 feet.
To enroll in the Tec 40 course, you must be:
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The Tec 40 course consists of three knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions and four training dives. You’ll learn about:
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Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply.
What scuba gear will you use?
You’ll start with your basic scuba diving equipment and add technical equipment, which essentially means you’ll begin to double up on gear. You may dive with backmounted or sidemounted cylinders. You will dive with EANx for additional conservatism.
Next Step
Take your first TecRec course:
Costs and availability can be found here.
- Sign up for the Tec 40 course.
- Get the crew pack and start reading.
- Download a Medical Statement and Questionnaire (pdf)
- Download a PADI Standard Safe Technical Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
Costs and availability can be found here.