Technical diving course
PADI Tec 40
Begin open-circuit technical diving with training in equipment configuration, teamwork, gas planning and limited decompression to a maximum depth of 40 metres.
Course overview
What to expect.
Begin open-circuit technical diving with training in equipment configuration, teamwork, gas planning and limited decompression to a maximum depth of 40 metres.
What you will learn
- Configure and check technical-diving equipment
- Apply technical trim, propulsion and team procedures
- Plan gas and limited decompression obligations
- Use enriched air up to the current Tec 40 decompression limit
- Respond to foreseeable technical-diving problems
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 Advanced Open Water Diver
- PADI Enriched Air Diver
- PADI Deep Diver or proof of at least 10 dives to 30 metres
- At least 30 logged dives, including the current required enriched-air experience
- Physician-signed medical clearance within the required period
Plan ahead
Important notes
- PADI currently describes Tec 40 as the entry point to open-circuit technical decompression training
- Certification and experience documents are checked before enrollment
- Gas, equipment and medical requirements are confirmed in writing before training
Certification / outcome: Candidates who complete all current requirements earn PADI Tec 40 certification, qualifying them for limited decompression diving within the rating limits.