Tec Basic

Description

The PADI Tec Basics course is a bridge from recreational to technical diving, providing divers with an opportunity to gain exposure to tec diving and learn and practice entry level tec diving skills. It introduces recreational divers to tec diving without them initially having to make the larger commitment (in terms of equipment, time and cost) necessary for the core PADI Tec courses. PADI Tec Basics dive scope is within recreational limits, splitting the skills of Tec 40 Dive 1 into two dives. The course provides PADI Tec Instructors with the opportunity to have students practise fundamental tec skills before enrolling in the PADI Tec 40 programme. The course also presents a recognition level for students who choose not to continue their technical training.

Diver Prerequisites

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification.
• PADI Rescue Diver is recommended.
• Have a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months

What is included?

• All Scuba equipment
• Tec Basics eLearning
• Pool Entry
• Air fills
• PADI Certification eCARD

Entry at Open Water Dive Sites is not included.

Price£250

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Student Equipment Requirements

• Twin cylinders with dual manifold and isolator or independent cylinders in a sidemount configuration
• Primary and secondary regulators – primary regulator must have seven foot/two meter hose for air sharing.
• SPG. In sidemount configuration both regulators must have SPGs.
• Harness with shoulder and hip D‐rings (backmount or sidemount).
• BCD – wings
• Stage/deco cylinder with attachment hardware, a single second stage regulator, and SPG. Note: It is recommended that each diver have and use individual stage/deco cylinders. However, it is acceptable for students to practice required skills with a shared cylinder. All cylinders must be filled with air only, simulating higher oxygen content as needed for skill development.
• Dive computer
• Appropriate exposure suit
• Weight System, if required to offset buoyancy created by equipment and exposure protection.
• Reel or spool
• Knife/cutting device
• Slate
• Compass
• DSMB

Required Student Materials

• PADI Tec Deep Diver Manual
• Tec 40 Knowledge Reviews 1 and 2
• Tec 40 Handouts 1 through to 5

Minimum Age

15 years of age

Maximum Depth

30 metres/100 feet

Dives

Confined Water – 2 dives

Open Water – 2 dives

Knowledge Development

Student must complete Tec 40 Knowledge Development One and Two as outlined in the PADI Tec Diver Course Instructor Guide including Knowledge Reviews for each section. This may be done as prestudy. It is recommended that instructors hold one classroom session to review missed questions on Knowledge Reviews and answer any other questions students have.

Practical Applications

Instructors conduct Practical Application One as outlined in the PADI Tec Diver Course Instructor Guide. Practical Application Two must be conducted prior to Training Dive Two in confined water.

Confined Water

Conduct the Tec 40 dive skills outlined in the PADI Tec Diver Course Instructor Guide in two dives as shown below. Have students calculate a turn pressure based on thirds and write it on their slate. Have students use the Equipment Check List slate. It is recommended students also list the skills for each dive on their slate.

Course Credit

Since the PADI Tec Basics Distinctive Specialty is actually a portion of the PADI Tec 40 course, Tec Basics may credit toward this certification. Tec Basics divers should be informed that if they choose to move up to PADI Tec 40, their instructor may request a repeat of some confined water sessions and practical application sessions, depending on the interval between Tec Basics certification and the start of the PADI Tec 40 course. Tec 40 Training Dive One, Practical Applications One and Two and Knowledge Development One and Two may be credited towards the PADI Tec 40 Diver if all performance requirements have been met. Credit towards Tec 40 Diver is valid for 12 months from the completion of the Tec Basics Distinctive Specialty