PADI Tec Basics
Are you interested in learning more about technical diving and the equipment divers use to dive longer and deeper? If so, Tec Basics is for you. You'll have a chance to handle the gear that will take your diving skills a whole new level.
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Getting Started with Tec Diving
Tec Basics is a multi-use course that focuses on orientation to new dive equipment, technical diving skills, and techniques. It is an optional level that can help divers explore new equipment configurations and refine their foundational skills before moving on to Tec 40 Diver.
To enroll in the Tec Basics course, you'll need to meet these qualifications:
1. Be certified as an Advanced Open Water diver or equivalent
2. Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent
3. Be at least 15 years old
Academic
The PADI Tec Basics course consists of two knowledge development sections, one practical application session and two training dives. You'll learn about:
- Technical diving equipment, proper rigging and setup
- Trim, positioning and propulsion techniques
- Team diving techniques and emergency procedures to deal with free flows and out of gas situations
Equipment
You'll start with some of your basic recreational scuba diving equipment and begin to add technical equipment. You may dive in either a single cylinder, double cylinder or sidemount configuration. Your instructor will help you make dive equipment decisions in line with your goals.
