The Tec 50 course is the complete, entry level skill set for extensive open circuit deep decompression tec diving. As a Tec 50 diver, you'll be qualified to use air, EANx and oxygen for multiple stop decompression dives as deep as 50 metres using standard open circuit, multiple cylinder tec diving equipment. You will also be qualified to use two decompression gases to accelerate or add conservatism to the decompression.

In addition to the Tec 45 course requirements, the Tec 50 course consists of knowledge development, two practical application sessions, two open water no stop dives with simulated decompression and two open water decompression dives.

• Physician's approval medical statement not older than one year.
• PADI Tec 45 diver or equivalent.
• PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 20 dives were made with enriched air nitrox deeper than 18 metres, and at least 15 dives were deeper than 30 metres.

3 days, knowledge development, 1 confined or limited open water dive and 3 open water dives.

Materials

Tec Deep Diver Manual (not included in the course fee).