Technical Diving Tier 1

TEC 50 Instructor

BEYOND THE LIMITS

Max Operating Depth 45M-50M

Course Overview

You can teach tec 40,45 and 50

This is the entry point for divers who want to explore deeper wrecks or reefs with the safety of a redundant gas supply and a technical mindset.

Who it is for

check_circle Recreational divers looking to extend their depth limits beyond 30m responsibly.
check_circle Those interested in the precision and technical rigor of staged decompression.
check_circle Photographers and explorers who need more time at depth for specific missions.

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Prerequisites

Certification  PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or higher rating  PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty Instructor  PADI Deep Diver Specialty Instructor  25 EANx dives deeper than 30 metres/100 feet  Certified 25 divers  Tec 50 Diver  250 logged dives with a minimum of 25 decompression dives deeper than 40 metres/130 feet

Specialty PADI Deep Diver

Logged Dives 30+ Total

Nitrox Dives 10+ at depth > 18m

Minimum Age 18 Years

"Precision is the foundation of technical exploration. Prerequisites are non-negotiable for your safety."

Outcome & Skills

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Decompression Theory

Master the physics of nitrogen absorption and the implementation of staged decompression models.

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Gas Management

Learn to utilize gas mixes up to EANx50 for accelerated decompression safety and efficiency.

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Emergency Protocol

Respond to technical failures, from O-ring blowouts to gas loss, with disciplined procedure.

The Expedition Kit

Backmount / Sidemount

twin tanks- stages

Deco Cylinder

Minimum 5.7L / 40 cu ft stage cylinder with oxygen-clean regulator.

Buoyancy

Technical Wing and Harness with redundant bladder or drysuit use.

Computing

Multi-gas Technical Computer (e.g., Shearwater) + backup device.

Phase Breakdown

eLearning & Theory

Independent study via the PADI Tec 40 digital portal. Covers advanced nitrogen modeling, technical equipment, and gas planning.

Confined Water / Skill Prep

Pool or shallow water session to master propulsion, buoyancy, and technical skills (VALVE drills, S-drills).

Training Dives 1 - 4

Progressive open water dives culminating in a simulated decompression dive to 40 meters.

Safety First

Ready to cross the line?

Technical diving involves risks that exceed recreational limits. Training with the Shark Family ensures you receive instruction from elite technical divers who prioritize procedure over everything else.

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