TEC 45 Diver
The PADI Tec 45 course introduces Tec 40 divers to the first stages of full, technical deep decompression diving. Certified Tec 45 divers are qualified to make multi-stop decompression dives that employ EANx and oxygen for accelerated decompression.
The expectation is that Tec 45 divers intend to progress their skills, experience and qualifications beyond the Tec 45 level and as such the course not only develops the knowledge and skills to make open circuit technical dives as deep as 45 metres but also begins to develop the skills and knowledge that will assist you to continue to Tec 50 diver and beyond.
The expectation is that Tec 45 divers intend to progress their skills, experience and qualifications beyond the Tec 45 level and as such the course not only develops the knowledge and skills to make open circuit technical dives as deep as 45 metres but also begins to develop the skills and knowledge that will assist you to continue to Tec 50 diver and beyond.
What you will achieve:
- Qualification to make limited decompression dives using air, EANx and oxygen to 45 metres or less, using a single decompression gas up to 100% oxygen to add conservatism or accelerate required decompression.
- Training in knowledge, procedures and motorskills required to undertake the dives.
- Assure you understand the hazards and risks associated with this level of diving and tec diving in general.
- Training and preparedness for reasonably foreseeable emergencies that may occur within Tec 45 limits.
- A foundation to continue your training to Tec 50 and beyond.
Course Flow:
The course includes Knowledge Development, Practical Applications and 4 Open Water dives. The course usually runs over three busy days with some prior learning requirements also.
Equipment:
This course may be undertaken with the following full technical equipment configurations:
- Single staged decompression gas. Usually a 7 or 11 litre cylinder.
- Back mounted twin-set with isolator manifold of sufficient capacity.
- Two side mounted, independent cylinders (sidemount configuration).
Considerations
- We have a range of technical diving equipment for hire for use on the course.
- Stage cylinders are available in 7 and 11 litre capacities.
- Nitrox may be used in both stages and back gas at additional cost.
- Open water site entry fees and transportation are not included.
Prerequisites
You must:-
Due to the nature of this course, a pre-assessment dive may be required. Qualifying certifications, older certifications or lack of recent diving may also require knowledge pre-assessment / updating. Please note there is an additional charge for this element where required.
All our open water diving is conducted in drysuits. You may wear your own drysuit, semi-dry or wetsuit. It is advisable that you are comfortable with drysuit diving prior to engaging in technical diver training. If you do not have experience of drysuit diving you may wish to consider undertaking drysuit training with us prior to the course.
- Be a certified Tec 40 Diver (or equivalent)
- Be aged 18 or over
- Have 50 logged dives including 12 deeper than 18 metres using EANx and 6 deeper than 30 metres.
- Be a certified Enriched Air Diver
- Have a physician approved medical certificate within the last 12 months
Due to the nature of this course, a pre-assessment dive may be required. Qualifying certifications, older certifications or lack of recent diving may also require knowledge pre-assessment / updating. Please note there is an additional charge for this element where required.
All our open water diving is conducted in drysuits. You may wear your own drysuit, semi-dry or wetsuit. It is advisable that you are comfortable with drysuit diving prior to engaging in technical diver training. If you do not have experience of drysuit diving you may wish to consider undertaking drysuit training with us prior to the course.
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