Course combination
Self-reliant Diver & Intro to Tec
Combine experienced-diver self-reliance with an introduction to technical equipment, discipline and team procedures.
Course overview
What to expect.
Combine experienced-diver self-reliance with an introduction to technical equipment, discipline and team procedures.
What you will learn
- Plan dives with disciplined gas, time and redundancy procedures
- Use redundant life-support equipment
- Explore technical configurations, trim, propulsion and team protocols
- Evaluate readiness for further TecRec training
Course inclusions
- The required instruction and training components for every course in the combination
- Course sequencing, materials, equipment and certification processing confirmed before enrollment
- Training dives and practical applications required by the selected pathway
Before enrollment
Prerequisites
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification
- At least 100 logged dives
- Successful Self-Reliant skills assessment
- Medical fitness requirements apply
Plan ahead
Important notes
- The exact current PADI TecRec introductory program and certification outcome are confirmed before enrollment
- Technical equipment requirements are agreed in advance
- Local rules may still require a buddy regardless of Self-Reliant certification
Certification / outcome: Successful students may earn PADI Self-Reliant Diver certification. The Intro to Tec component is foundational preparation and does not by itself authorize decompression diving.