Technical diving course
Intro to Tec
Explore the equipment, discipline, trim, propulsion and team procedures used in technical diving before committing to a decompression-diving course.
Course overview
What to expect.
Explore the equipment, discipline, trim, propulsion and team procedures used in technical diving before committing to a decompression-diving course.
What you will learn
- Compare recreational and technical-diving objectives and risks
- Configure and check foundational technical equipment
- Practise trim, propulsion, gas-sharing and team awareness
- Evaluate personal readiness for further TecRec training
Course inclusions
- Technical-diving knowledge development, equipment workshops and practical training
- Required confined-water and open-water sessions for the selected program
- Gas, equipment, materials and certification processing confirmed before enrollment
Before enrollment
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver or qualifying certification
- At least 10 logged dives
- Medical fitness requirements apply
Plan ahead
Important notes
- PADI's introductory TecRec offerings and names may vary by region and current standards
- The exact program, prerequisites and completion recognition are confirmed before enrollment
- All technical equipment requirements are agreed in advance
Certification / outcome: This is foundational technical-diving preparation and does not by itself qualify a diver to make decompression dives.