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Key facts at a glance
- Definition
- Diving beyond recreational limits, but not commercial diving
- Depth
- Dives deeper than 40 m (131 ft) with staged decompression
- Program
- PADI TecRec, developed in 2000 by PADI and DSAT
- Courses
- Tec 40, Tec 45, Tec 50 – individually or back to back, plus Gas Blender
- Price
- Tec courses from min. 300 € per day
Technical diving is defined as a type of diving that goes beyond the limits of recreational diving, but has nothing to do with ‘professional diving’.
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It is further defined as an activity that meets at least one of the following criteria:
- Dives deeper than 40 meters (131 ft), mandatory, staged decompression
- Diving in an environment where there is no direct ascent possibility within 40 m (131 ft) (horizontal & vertical), accelerated, staged decompression and/or the use of multiple gases during a dive.
PADI launched the TecRec program in 2000, together with Diving Science And Technology (DSAT).
The Advantages of the TecRec Program in Technical Diving
- A coherent, logical course structure that leads from Tec-Beginner to a qualified Tec Diver using various gases.
- Extensive, up-to-date course materials
- Each course level introduces new equipment, planning methods, and procedures that become necessary at greater diving depths.
The Tec Deep Diver Course is a sequence of three courses: Tec 40, Tec 45, and Tec 50. They can be completed consecutively or individually.
Ultimately, these courses also form the basis for the Instructor levels in the TecRec system.
With Us, You Can Complete your Training from Discover Tec up to TecDeep Diver.
We place great importance on ensuring that the training proceeds at your personal pace and that you feel comfortable at all times,
The TecRec courses are complemented by the Gas Blender course. This course is also not for everyone, but for some, it represents a valuable and exciting addition to their training.
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Frequently asked questions
What is technical diving?
Technical diving goes beyond the limits of recreational diving without being commercial diving. It includes dives deeper than 40 m (131 ft) with required decompression, or dives without direct access to the surface that need multiple gases.
Which tec diving courses can I take in Playa del Carmen?
At DeepDiveMexico you can take the PADI Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50 courses – individually or back to back. A Gas Blender course is also offered.
What is the PADI TecRec program?
TecRec is PADI's technical diving training system, developed in 2000 together with DSAT. It offers a logical course structure from beginner to qualified tec diver, introducing new equipment and planning methods step by step.
How much does technical diving cost in Mexico at DeepDiveMexico?
Tec courses cost at least 300 € per day. Tec 40 and Tec 45 take 3 days each, Tec 50 takes 4 days.
Do I have to do all three tec courses in a row?
No. You can take Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50 individually or one after another.
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