Padi Tec 50
The PADI Tec 50 Course is the final step of the Tec Deep series and your entry into the real world of technical diving.
In this course, you will learn to safely plan and execute dives up to 50 meters deep – with multiple decompression stops, multiple breathing gases, including pure oxygen, and complete decision-making freedom.
What is the PADI Tec 50?
PADI Tec 50 is the completion of your PADI Tec Deep training – and a real ticket into the world of technical diving.
In this course, you will demonstrate that you have what it takes for deep diving: You will plan and dive to a maximum depth of 50 meters, using accelerated decompression, including the use of pure oxygen.
PADI Tec 50 Course Outline
4 Days
Day 1 – Theory and Equipment
Decompression, gas management, and emergency procedures will be discussed. We will jointly check equipment and talk about potential issues. This will help you feel more confident and gain proficiency.
Day 2 – Dive 1 & 2
The first dive will be to approximately 30-35 meters.
During this dive, you will practice buoyancy control and gas switching underwater. The second dive will take place at approximately 40 meters. There will be longer decompression and emergency drills.
Day 3 – Dive 3
This dive will take place at approximately 45 meters. There will be multiple gas switches and simulated emergency situations.
Purpose: Safety and control even for longer dives
Day 4 – Final Dive 50 Meters
You will plan and execute the dive. You will manage the dive with decompression and gas switching. After the dive, we will discuss it, and if everything is in order, you will receive your Tec 50 certification.
Prerequisites for the Padi Tec 50 Course:
- At least 18 years old
- Certification for Diving with Twinset or Sidemount Equipment
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox)
- Deep Diver or documented minimum of 10 dives deeper than 30 meters
- At least 30 logged dives, of which at least 10 with Nitrox
- Certified as PADI Tec 40 or Advanced Nitrox
- Certified as Padi Tech 45 or Deco Pro
- Dive Medical, not older than 6 months
Standard Equipment for the PADI Tec 45 Course
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Twinset with manifold or Sidemount
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Stage tank with regulator
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Two separate regulators, one with a long hose (approx. 2m)
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Backup Mask
- Primary Light
- 2 Backup Lights
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2 Computers or Bottom Timers + Compass
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Decompression Software or Planning Apps
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Spool with buoy (DSMB)
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Wetnotes or Slate
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Suit adapted to the dive environment
- Standard Diving Equipment
Course Duration
- Minimum 4 Days
Included
- All cenote entrance fees
- Water and light refreshments
- Theory Session
- Certification Fees
- Certification Fees
Excluded
- Rental Equipment
- Breathing Gases
- Certification Fees