Tec 40 Course. This course is perfect for divers who:

• Are at least 18 years old
• Are certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Are certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) or equivalent, with at least 10 dives using nitrox deeper than 18 metres/60 feet
• Are certified as a PADI Deep Diver or equivalent, with at least 10 dives to 30 metres/100 feet
• Have a minimum of 30 logged dives
• Are mature and responsible, ready to follow the required procedures and requirements
• Are highly recommended to be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent
• Have a signed medical statement from a physician within the last 12 months

Tec 45 Course Ready for the next challenge? This course is open to divers who:

• Are at least 18 years old
• Are certified as a PADI Tec 40 Diver or equivalent
• Are certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent
• Are certified as a PADI Emergency First Responder (CPR & First Aid) or equivalent, within the last 24 months
• Have a minimum of 50 logged dives, including at least 12 dives with enriched air (nitrox) deeper than 18 meters/60 feet, and at least six (with or without nitrox) dives deeper than 30 meters/100 feet
• Are mature and responsible, ready to follow the required procedures and requirements
• Have a signed medical statement from a physician within the last 12 months

Tec 50 Course For those looking to dive even deeper, this course is open to divers who:

• Are at least 18 years old
• Are certified as a PADI Tec 45 Diver or equivalent
• Are certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent
• Are certified as a PADI Emergency First Responder (CPR & First Aid) or equivalent, within the last 24 months
• Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, with at least 20 dives using nitrox deeper than 18 meters/60 feet, and at least 15 (with or without nitrox) dives deeper than 30 meters/100 feet
• Are mature and responsible, ready to follow the required procedures and requirements
• Have a signed medical statement from a physician within the last 12 months

Tec Sidemount Diver Course Discover the flexibility of sidemount diving! This course is open to divers who:

• Are at least 18 years old
• Are certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
• Have a minimum of 30 logged dives
• Have a signed medical statement from a physician within the last 12 months

Happy diving! 🐠

Tec 40 Course Get ready for an exciting journey! This course includes:

• Self-study
• Classroom sessions
• Pool session
• Three open water dives

In the Tec 40 course, you'll go through three knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions, one pool session, and three training dives. Here's what you'll learn:

• Risks and responsibilities of technical diving
• Proper rigging and setup of technical diving equipment
• Gas planning, oxygen limits, and decompression planning
• Team diving techniques and emergency procedures, like handling free flows, manifold leaks, and out-of-gas situations

Tec 45 Course Building on the basics, this course involves:

• Self-study
• Classroom sessions
• Confined water session
• Three open water dives

The Tec 45 course includes three knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions, and four training dives. You'll delve deeper into:

• Function and maintenance of tec diving equipment
• Fine-tuning gas planning and calculating accelerated decompression stops
• Thinking like a technical diver

Tec 50 Course Take your skills to the next level with:

• Self-study
• Classroom sessions
• Confined water or limited open water dive
• Three open water dives

The Tec 50 course covers two knowledge development sections, three practical application sessions, and four training dives. You'll master:

• Mission planning and execution
• Handling emergencies
• Thinking like a technical diver

Tec Sidemount Diver Course Discover the flexibility of sidemount diving with:

• Self-study
• Classroom and gear setup session
• Pool session
• Four open water dives

In this course, you'll learn about the many benefits of diving with a side-mount configuration during one confined water and four open water scuba dives. You'll cover:

• Proper assembly and configuration of Tec side-mount diving equipment
• Trimming your weight system and Tec side-mount gear for perfect balance in the water
• Managing gas by switching second stages as planned
• Responding correctly to potential problems when Tec side-mount diving

Ready to dive in and explore these adventures? 🐬

Enjoy the convenience of studying from the comfort of your own home. Classroom and pool activities are held at Squalo Divers, where we have our own heated swimming pool. For the open water dives, you'll get to explore one of more than 50 incredible dive sites we offer.

PADI Tec 40/45/50/Tec Sidemount classes are super flexible and can start anytime. Classroom and pool sessions are conducted during regular store hours, while open water training dives can be done any day of the week. Just remember, all activities are by appointment only.

Ready to dive into your next adventure? 🌊🐠

The Tec 40/45/50/Tec Sidemount Course Includes:

• All instruction
• Confined water session
• Open water training dives
• Use of tanks and weights
• Certification card processing

Students are responsible for:

• Supplying all of the equipment items listed below
• Transportation to and from all dive/training locations
• Food and drinks

Ready to dive in and start your adventure? 🐠🌊

You'll kick off with your basic scuba diving gear and add some technical equipment—essentially doubling up on your setup. Whether you're diving with back-mounted or side-mounted cylinders, diving with nitrox is recommended for additional safety.

What You Need to Bring:

• Scuba mask and fins (*+)
• Wetsuit (*+)
• Single tank BCD (*+), sidemount BCD (+), or harness/wing/back plate BCD for doubles (+)
• Primary regulator and pony regulator (*+), sidemount regulators (+), or doubles regulators (+)
• 2 x Dive computers (*+)
• 2 x Delayed signal marker buoys (DSMB) (+)
• Whistle (+)
• Underwater compass (+)
• Cutting tool (knife, scissors, etc.) (+)
• Writing slate (+)
• Reel or finger spool (+)
• Bathing suit and towel

We offer training in three configurations:

1. Single tank with a pony/deco bottle
2. Sidemount (must be a PADI Sidemount Diver or equivalent)
3. Doubles

Note: *Items are available for rent at Squalo Divers. +Items are available for purchase at Squalo Divers.

Get ready to dive deeper and explore the exciting world of technical diving! 🏊‍♂️🦈

You've already started doubling up on gear during the Tec 40 course, and for Tec 45/50, you'll continue with either backmounted or sidemounted cylinders. Diving with nitrox is recommended for added safety. Here’s what you’ll need to bring:

Equipment Required:

• Scuba mask and fins (*+)
• Wetsuit (*+)
• Sidemount regulators or doubles regulators & pony regulators (+)
• Sidemount BCD or harness/wing/back plate BCD for doubles (+)
• Underwater compass (*+)
• Whistle (+)
• Writing slate (+)
• 2 x Dive computers (*+)
• 2 x Delayed signal marker buoys (DSMB) (+)
• Cutting tool (knife, scissors, etc.) (+)
• Reel or finger spool (+)
• Bathing suit and towel

Training Configurations:

1. Doubles
2. Sidemount (must be a PADI Sidemount Diver or equivalent)

Note: *Items are available for rent at Squalo Divers. +Items are available for purchase at Squalo Divers.

Ready to dive deeper into your technical diving adventure? 🦑🌊

When you're gearing up for the Tec Sidemount course, you'll need to bring the following items. Remember, you are responsible for supplying all of the equipment listed below:

Required Equipment:

• Scuba mask and fins (*+)
• Sidemount BCD (+)
• Sidemount regulators (+)
• 2 x pony/stage regulators (+)
• Wetsuit (*+)
• Underwater compass (*+)
• Whistle (+)
• Writing slate (+)
• 2 x Dive computers (*+)
• 2 x Delayed signal marker buoys (DSMB) (+)
• Cutting tool (knife, scissors, etc.) (+)
• Reel or finger spool (+)
• Bathing suit and towel

Note: *Items are available for rent at Squalo Divers. +Items are available for purchase at Squalo Divers.

Get ready to explore the underwater world with the flexibility of sidemount diving! 🌊🐠