50 Meters Diver

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Extended Range Diver

This course provides training and experience required to competently utilize air for dives up to 55 metres that requires staged decompression, utilizing nitrox mixtures or oxygen during decompression. The objective of this course is to train divers in the proper techniques, equipment requirements, and hazards of deep air diving to a maximum of 55 metres utilizing nitrox mixtures or oxygen for staged decompression.

Who this course is for:

The certified TDI Advanced Nitrox/Decompression Procedures diver looking for the next step in technical dive training. Whether you’re looking to expand upon your skills, experience, or just go a little deeper to see an area of interest, this course is for you!

Prerequisites:

Minimum age 18

Certified as a TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver and TDI Decompression Procedures Diver, or equivalent

Proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which 25 must be deeper than 30 metres/100 feet

TDI Extended Range Diver minimum requirements:

Satisfactorily complete the TDI Extended Range Course written examination with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the instructor

Complete all open water requirements efficiently

Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

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Tec 50

The third part of the full PADI Tec Deep Diver program is Tec 50. As a Tec 50 diver, you show that you’ve developed competency as a tec diver and have the skills to dive to a maximum of 50 metres. You know how to make extended, accelerated decompression stops using up to two gases. It’s not easy to reach this level and earning your Tec 50 certification opens the door to deeper diving expeditions.

To enroll in the Tec 50 course, you must:

Be a PADI Tec 45 diver

Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, with at least 20 dives on enriched air nitrox deeper than 18 metres and 15 dives deeper than 30 metres

Be at least 18 years old

Have a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months

Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply

Academic

The Tec 50 course includes two knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions and four open water dives. A primary focus of this course is mission planning and execution. You also learn more about handling emergencies and how to think like a technical diver.

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(signed by a physician)

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IANTD Technical Diver

This Program is designed to train divers to conduct dives to depths between (30 msw) and, at the instructors option, (51 msw) using custom blend breathing gas mixtures.

To provide greater understanding of custom blend breathing gas mixtures, a complete knowledge of the limits of any EANx mixture, and the use of EANx and oxygen for decompression. The knowledge and skills taught in this program are more than adequate to qualify divers to perform dives outside of training up (51 msw).

Prerequisites

IANTD Advanced EANx Diver or equivalent.

Age requirement must be a minimum or 18 years of age without guardian approval.

Dive experience: Open Circuit:

Proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 30 were deeper than (27 msw) or sufficient experience doing technical dives to satisfy the instructor that the student has the ability and knowledge to continue into this level of training.