Technical diving is scuba diving’s “extreme” sport, taking experienced and qualified divers far deeper than in mainstream recreational diving. Technical diving is marked by significantly more equipment and training requirements to manage the additional hazard this type of diving entails. Tec diving isn’t for everyone, but for those who hear it`s challenge call, the PADI TecRec courses are the answer.
PADI TecRec courses are the most instructionally coherent and demanding Tec diving programs available. They’re not easy – nor would you want them to be for this kind of diving.
The Fun Part The fun part of TecRec is rising to the challenges as you dive deeper and longer than most divers ever do.
What do you need to start ? TecRec prerequisites vary (see individual course descriptions), but the following applies to anyone interested in Technical diving: You must be
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18 years or older
A mature, responsible person who will follow the required procedures and
requirements strictly and faithfully
Medically fit for Tec diving (physician’s signature required)
Willing to accept the added risks that Tec diving presents
An experienced diver with at least 100 logged dives
Certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver and PADI Deep Diver or equivalen
PADI TecRec Course Structure
• TecRec courses are integrated into an instructionally valid, seamless course that flows from a beginner Tec
diver to one qualified to challenge the outer reaches of diving using a variety of gas mixes.
• Each level introduces you to new gear, planning and procedures appropriate to extend your diving limits.
• The Tec Diver course is an integrated sequence of three sub courses: Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50. You can complete
them continuously, or you can complete each level separately with a time span between them. This gives you
learning efficiency, instructional integrity and schedule flexibility.
The Scuba Gear You Use
Tec diving uses much more equipment than recreational diving. The Technical scuba gear typically uses two to four or five regulators, a dive computer, some accessories and most likely a dive light.
The Structure of Technical Diver Training
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