DSAT Technical Diving Courses
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Tec 40-The entry point into the technical range provides a transition from recreational to tech. The diver is qualified to complete up to 10 minutes of non-accelerated decompression while breathing from one deco cylinder of up to EANx50,
- Depth is limited to 40m
- Prerequisites: 18 years or older, Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Deep Diver (or equivalents), minimum 30 logged dives of which 10 dives were made with nitrox deeper than 60 feet
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Tec 45-The diver now wears the full standardized tech rig, plus one deco cylinder. The diver is qualified to complete accelerated decompression dives using any mix of EANx or oxygen.
- Depth is limited to 45m
- Prerequisites: 18 years or older, Tec 40 or equivalent, Rescue Diver certification, minimum of 50 logged dives, of which at least 12 dives were made with nitrox deeper than 60 feet, and at least 6 dives must be deeper than 100 feet
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Tec 50-This qualification represents a high level of competency for a technical diver. The diver is qualified to use up to two deco cylinders utilizing air, EANx, and/or oxygen to make extended, accelerated decompression dives.
- Depth is limited to 50m
- Prerequisites: 18 years or older, Tec 45 or equivalent, Rescue Diver certification, minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 20 dives were made with nitrox deeper than 60 feet, and at least 15 dives must be deeper than 100 feet
Tec Trimix 65-A new intermediate certification between Tec 50 and Tec Trimix Diver. The diver is qualified to make multi-stop trimix decompression dives using EANx and oxygen for accelerated decompression. Divers use 18% or more oxygen as a bottom gas.
- Depth is limited to 65m
- Prerequisites: 18 years or older, Tec 50 or equivalent, Rescue Diver certification, minimum of 150 logged dives
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Tec Trimix Diver-A Tec Trimix diver is qualified to use air, EANx, oxygen and trimix for multiple stop decompression dives using two or more decompression gases (EANx and/or oxygen) to accelerate or add conservatism to decompression.
- Prerequisites: 18 years or older, Tec 50 or Tec Trimix 65 or equivalent, Rescue Diver certification, minimum of 150 logged dives
Courses include instruction and certification fees. Books, equipment, travel expenses, and gas fills are not included.
More questions? Contact our PADI TecRec Instructor,
Michael Haynes, or call our Menomonee Falls location: 262-251-8283
