You will also learn how to manage longer decompression times using a single cylinder of EANx or oxygen to accelerate your decompression.

THE PADI TEC 45 COURSE TAKES 2-3 DAYS TO COMPLETE AND INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING:

• Technical dive theory review.
• Comprehensive dive planning utilizing desktop decompression software.
• Practical sessions that cover technical diving gear and its setup.
• A confined water training session where you learn and master new skills.
• Two open water training dives where you practice skills and run simulated decompression dives.
• One open water decompression dive where you get to visit a site few people see and stay longer to explore more.

PREREQUISITES:

• Age 18 or older.
• PADI Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent).
• PADI Deep Diver certification (or equivalent) OR proof of 10 logged dives to 100 feet or deeper.
• PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or equivalent).
• Have a minimum of at least 30 logged dives, with the following minimums:
• 10 Enriched Air Dives deeper than 60 feet.
• Medical form signed by a physician within the past year.
• Sidemount Diver certification (if completing in sidemount gear configuration).

REQUIRED GEAR:

Technical gear differs from your recreational setup. Before making any purchases, it is highly recommended that you arrange a gear consultation or discuss it with your instructor. All gear must meet requirements for the course.

1 – Backplate, harness, and dual bladder wing.
2 – Main tank regulators set up for technical diving.*
1 – Deco regulator (oxygen compatible).*
2 – Reels or spools with a minimum of 100 feet of line.
1 – Large DSMB or 75lb+ lift bag (orange preferred).
1 – Secondary DSMB or lift bag.
2 – Dive computers (One must be multi-gas capable).
1 – Exposure protection suitable to environment.*
1 – Fins suitable to technical diving (split fins and full foot fins are not recommended).
2 – Cutting devices (knife / Z-knife / shears).
1 – 3 page wrist slate and one (1) set of wetnotes.
1 – Light as needed for the deeper open water dives.
2 – Dive masks.*
1 – Compass.
1 – Audible surface signaling device such as a whistle.
Laptop computer, tablet, or phone with desktop deco software ( ex: Multi Deco).