If you're like many recreational divers, you've probably wondered what it would be like to go beyond the normal PADI limits and into the world of technical diving. Now there's a way to experience the thrill of tec without making the big academic and financial commitment usually required.
The new PADI Tec Basics Distinctive Specialty course gives recreational divers an opportunity to gain exposure to tec diving, and learn and practice entry-level tec diving skills.
Course Overview:
Classroom: During this two-day course, you'll read chapters 1 and 2 of the Tec Deep manual and complete the knowledge reviews for each. This may be done as pre-study. You'll go over these questions with your instructor.
Confined Water:
You'll make two training dives in the swimming pool. For these dives you'll calculate a turn pressure based on thirds and write it on your slate. You'll also use the Equipment Check List slate and analyze your gas.
Open Water: You'll make two Open Water dives between 24 and 40 meters. Here you'll apply the skills you learned in the pool.
Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) certification. PADI Enriched Air Diver or qualifying prerequisite certification. PADI Rescue Diver is recommended. 18 years old. Complete the PADI Enriched Air Diver release and standard RSTC Medical form.