PADI Tec Deep
PADI Tec Deep is a combination of Tec 40, 45, and 50 into one course. Certified divers are qualified to make multi-stop decompression dives that employ EANx and oxygen for accelerated decompression. They can dive to a maximum depth of 50 meters / 165 ft.
What You'll Learn
The PADI Tec Deep course is intended to extend the depth range of recreational divers already trained and qualified to use air and enriched air for non-decompression dives to 40m. You will:
Plan and execute at least five Air / Eanx decompression dives using various blends
Use decompression software to create custom dive tables and dive plans
Make training dives as deep as 50 metres/165 feet
Equipment you'll use
Double cylinders (minimum 12 litre/70 cubic feet each, with larger preferred) with isolator manifold
Primary and secondary regulators, one with two-meter/seven-foot hose (approximately) for gas sharing, and one with SPG
Stage/decompression cylinders with regulator, SPG, mounting hardware, and proper labeling/markings. Two per diver will be required
Backup decompression cylinders as appropriate and required for the environment
Wing and backplate – redundant buoyancy control is required (double bladder wing or dry suit if suitable for the weight of equipment worn)
Depth gauge/computer and backup depth gauge/computer
Timing device and backup timing device
Decompression information (tables/Multigas computer) and backup decompression information
Exposure suits appropriate for the environment and dive duration. (If you use a dry suit, you should be trained/experienced with its use in recreational and technical diving prior to using it for technical training or diving.)
Argon dry suit inflation or other inflation systems as needed
Weight system (if needed)
Jon line (if needed for current diving environments)
Inflatable signal tube
Reel
Lift bag (bright yellow or per local community practice preferred)
Dive knife/cutting device and backup slate, backup mask (optional)
Compass, lights (optional)
Drift kit (if drift decompressing)
Learning Materials You'll Need
Tec Deep Diver Crew-Pack
*The Tec Deep Diver Crew-Pack includes all required materials, including manual, deep stop calculation table, Tec Deep decal, and emergency procedures slate.
Topics covered include:
Technical diving depth ranges
Exposure planning
Selecting a mix
Argon inflation systems
Handling three or four decompression cylinders
Decompression models
Emergency procedures
Face masks and multi-gas computers.
To purchase this product, contact your local PADI Instructor, dive shop or resort.
PADI Tec Deep Prerequisites:
Be a PADI Rescue Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization and having proof of CPR and first aid training with the previous two years).
Be certified as an Enriched Air Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization)
Be at least 18 years old
Have logged at least 100 dives
Have a medical form signed by your physician.
Certification is included in the course. Equipment hire, diving fees, transport, accommodation, and gas fees (including instructors) are not included.
Note Helium can be expensive so gas fees can be substantial. Contact the dive center who will arrange a meeting at the dive center to discuss your training needs if required.
