PADI TEC 40

To venture outside the world of recreational diving requires training and equipment beyond the scope of that learned in recreational scuba diving courses. 

The Tec 40 course introduces recreational divers to the equipment and procedures needed to dive to 40 meters with up to 10 minutes of decompression and the use of up to 50 per cent nitrox for conservative decompression.  

The course consists of self-study followed by four open water dives spread over four days.

To enrol in the PADI Tec 40 you need to: 

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or provide a qualifying certification from another training organization. For this course, a qualifying certification is proof of training beyond entry-level with experience in deep diving and underwater navigation.
• Be certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization. For this course, a qualifying certification is proof of training in nitrox diving with for the use of up to 40 per cent nitrox blends.
• Have a minimum of 30 logged dives
• A PADI Deep Diver or proof of at least 10 dives to 30 metres/100 feet

Not used a twinset before? We recommend a dive on a twinset before starting the Tec 40 course, so you are comfortable in the equipment before starting the course. 

You will also need to have a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months

Included in the course are all training, transport to the dive sites, and the following equipment rental: cylinder, wing and backplate, regulator and specialized equipment hire. Other equipment hires, boat/ferry fees (if applicable), accommodation, and eLearning (€150, available for purchase here) are not included.