Tec 50

The third part of the full PADI Tec Deep Diver program is Tec 50. As a Tec 50 diver, you show that you’ve developed competency as a tec diver and have the skills to dive to a maximum of 50 metres/165 feet. You know how to make extended, accelerated decompression stops using up to two gases. It’s not easy to reach this level and earning your Tec 50 certification opens the door to deeper diving expeditions.

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Tec 50

Description

The third part of the full PADI Tec Deep Diver program is Tec 50. As a Tec 50 diver, you show that you’ve developed competency as a tec diver and have the skills to dive to a maximum of 50 metres. You know how to make extended, accelerated decompression stops using up to two gases. It’s not easy to reach this level and earning your Tec 50 certification opens the door to deeper diving expeditions.

To enroll in the Tec 50 course, you must:

  • Be a PADI Tec 45 diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization)
  • Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, with at least 20 dives on enriched air nitrox deeper than 18 metres/60 feet and 15 dives deeper than 30 metres/100 feet
  • At least 18 years old and have a minimum of 30 logged dives
  • Have a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months

Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask your PADI Tec Instructor.

Academic

The Tec 50 course includes two knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions and four open water dives. A primary focus of this course is mission planning and execution. You also learn more about handling emergencies and how to think like a technical diver.

What is included?

  • Standard twinset equipment: harness, backplate, twin Cylinders, twinset regulators with an SPG.
  • A single cylinder of decompression gas with up to 50 percent oxygen (EANx50) to add conservatism to the required decompression.
  • Tec 50 eLearning
  • Pool Entry
  • Gas fills
  • PADI Certification eCARD

All other technical equipment can be purchased or hired including a technical computer.

Entry at Open Water Dive Sites is not included.

Tec Deep Crew-pack

You’ll use the Tec Deep Diver Crew-Pack from you Tec 40 course

Price£395

Medical Statement

Please print and complete the PADI Medical Statement before attending any diving course. For Tec courses you must have a physician's signature (valid for 12 months) prior to attending.

Download PADI Medical Statement