PADI Tec 50
The third part of the full Tec Deep Diver program is the PADI Tec 50 course. As a Tec 50 diver, you show that you’ve developed competency as a technical diver and have the skills to dive to a maximum of 50 meters/165 feet.
You know how to make extended, accelerated decompression stops using up to two gases.
It’s not easy to reach this level and earning your Tec 50 certification opens the door to deeper diving expeditions.
Requirements for Tec 50
- You must be, minimum age of 18 years.
- Certified as a PADI Tec 45 diver or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, with at least 20 dives on enriched air nitrox deeper than 18 meters/60 feet and 15 dives deeper than 30 meters/100 feet.
- A Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
Note for the purposes of this level, a qualifying technical certification is one that qualifies the student to make decompression dives to 45 meters/145 feet using air, EANx and oxygen using open circuit scuba equipment, ask us if there is any doubt.
What does the PADI Tec 50 cost?
€ 599 Included Taxes and:
- 4 dives, 1 confined water and 3 open water
- Practical applications
- Tec 50 eLearning
- Use of double cylinder inclusive air
- Use of of 2 complete stage/decompression cylinders inclusive decompression gas up to 100%
- Use of wing with back plate and harness
- Use of 2 first and second stages with longhose configuration
- PADI Tec 50 certification
Note that decompression gasses are only included for the minimum requirements.
PADI Tec 50 program
The Tec 50 course includes two knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions and four open water dives.
A primary focus of this course is:
- Mission planning and execution.
- You learn more about handling emergencies.
- How to think like a technical diver.
Tec 50 – what will I need?
You must bring proof that you meet the minimum requirements for Tec 50, and dive insurance.
The Tec 50 course does not include all the dive equipment you’ll need. If you prefer to rent equipment, we offer a 50% discount on standard dive equipment rental during this course. Please contact us to check availability of rental equipment.
How long will it take?
The complete program takes 4 days.
Extra note!
All Tec 50 eLearning modules must be finished before a student’s first class.
Tec 50 qualifies you to:
Dive to a maximum depth of 50 meters/165 feet or less using air, enriched air and oxygen.
Make multistop decompression dives.
Use two decompression gases of EANx and 100 percent oxygen to make your decompression more conservative or to accelerate your decompression.
Tec combo options:
COMBO Tec 40 + Tec 45
7 days, 1089 euro. – BOOK NOW
A combo of the Tec 40 and Tec 45 courses, done consecutively.
COMBO Tec 40 + Tec 45 + Tec 50
10 days, 1560 euro. – BOOK NOW
A combo of the Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50 courses, done consecutively.
Note mentioned days if the agreed conditions of self study are met.
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