Consists of three knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions and four training dives. Designed for the diver transitioning from recreational diving to technical diving.
The PADI Tec 40 course is where you transition from recreational scuba diving to technical diving. It’s a great place to start because it’s the first subdivision of the full PADI Tec Diver course and bridges the gap between no stop diving and full technical deep decompression diving. You gain experience and begin building the knowledge and skills you need to continue your tec diver training. You will qualify to make limited decompression dives to 40 metres/130 feet.
To enroll in the Tec 40 course, you must be:
You also need to have a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask our dive team for details.
The Tec 40 course consists of three knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions and four training dives. You’ll learn about:
You’ll start with your basic scuba diving equipment and add technical equipment, which essentially means you’ll begin to double up on gear. You may dive with backmounted or sidemounted cylinders. Your Instructor may have you dive with EANx for additional conservatism.
We generally run the Tec 40 course at Stoney Cove either over one weekend or split over a couple of weekends depending on your schedule. Theory is completed in store in our classroom before your open water dives.
COURSE |
PRICE |
Tec 40 |
£399 |
Price includes course and certification only. Equipment and Stoney Cove fees are not included