The PADI Tec 45 Diver takes you further and deeper than the Tec 40 by going beyond basic decompression diving and into the realms of staged, accelerated decompression diving. There is no time limit to the amount of decompression you can do, other than the amount of gas you are carrying in your cylinders. More time is spent on equipment requirements and configuration as well as emergency procedures and skills.
The PADI Tec 45 Diver is the course where you rise to the challenge and commit to becoming a more accomplished technical diver. The PADI Tec 45 course extends your depth limit to 45 metres. You will learn to plan and execute single and repetitive decompression dives using a single decompression cylinder with up to 100 percent oxygen. You will use twin back mounted cylinders or double sidemount and a single stage cylinder.
Minimum age: 18 years
Course prerequisites: PADI Tec 40 Diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives and a PADI Rescue Diver with proof of CPR/First Aid training within the previous two years. Please note we accept equivalent certifcations from other recognised diving agencies.
What will I do?
Throughout the PADI Tec 45 course you will build upon the knowledge and skills that you learned during your Tec 40 training. You will focus on additional techniques, procedures, and emergency skills and will learn more advanced decompression, gas planning and decompression models. You will qualify to make decompression dives to 45 metres using up to 100% oxygen for decompression.
The Tec 45 course consists of seven knowledge development sections, four practical application sessions and four open water training dives. You'll learn about:
- Technical diving's risks and responsibilities
- Additional technical diving equipment, deco cylinders, proper rigging and set up
- Decompression models
- Advanced gas planning, oxygen limits and decompression planning
- Team diving techniques and emergency skills
How do I get started?
Just pick your dates if you can and pay your £199 deposit and you will receive your PADI Tec 45 eLearning. Do not worry if you cannot commit to a date straight away, as you can get started on the home study as soon as you have received your eLearning.
How long will it take?
The PADI Tec 45 course takes place over three days. The first day will be based at our centre in Solihull. In the classroom you will review the basics of technical diving equipment, various types of configuration, dive planning, gas planning, emergency situations and decompression models with your PADI Tec Instructor.
There are then four open water dives to complete over the next two days.
What will I need?
To enrol in the Tec 45 course, you must be over 18 years old, a PADI tec 40 Diver and a PADI Rescue Diver with proof of CPR/First Aid training within the previous two years. You must have a minimum of 50 logged dives.
At this stage of your technical diver training you should have your own standard recreational diving equipment such as a dry suit or other exposure suit, mask and fins, as well as twin set cylinders, back plate and wing system and regulators. If you already have your own equipment we are happy for you to use this for the dives. All scuba equipment will need to be within its service date, usually 12 months. Any other equipment required, including any of the technical equipment can be hired from Aquasport at the reduced student daily rate. The use of a deco cylinder rig is included in the cost of the course.
If you have limited experience with the equipment, or you do not yet meet the prerequisite requirments, you can increase your dive time by hiring the sets and joining us on any of the regular club dives that we organise.
You will need to have a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months. If you have any medical conditions that you think may prevent you from scuba diving, please feel free to contact us and we will try to be of assistance.
How much does it cost?
PADI Tec 45 course £549
A £199 deposit is required when you book your course with Aquasport and you will receive your PADI Tec 45 eLearning.
Balance of payment is due two weeks prior to the start of your training.
In addition, you will need to pay for your entry to the open water dive site and any required air fills while away from the centre. This is approximately £30 for each day.
Where can I go from here?
The PADI Tec 50 course is the next step. This not only allows you to go a bit deeper, but also teaches you how to make dives with multiple decompression stops.
