PADI TEC 45 Course | VIP Diving Bonaire

TEC 45 (optional Trimix)

Extend your depth limit to 45m / 150ft. Learn to plan and execute repetitive decompression dives using a single stage/decompression cylinder.

The PADI TEC 45 course extends your depth limit to 45m / 150ft, teaching you to plan and execute single and repetitive decompression dives using a single decompression cylinder with up to 100% oxygen. You will use double cylinders in either back mount or sidemount configuration. TEC 45 is a prerequisite for TEC 50, with an option to earn a TEC 45 Trimix Diver certification.

Tec 45 Trimix (option)
‍Curious about the benefits of using Trimix gas, like decreased gas density and reduced narcosis? Tec 45 divers can also learn to use trimix with not less than 21% oxygen and not more than 35% helium. Ask your instructor what additional requirements you may need to complete for the Tec 45 Trimix option.

The PADI Tec 45 course is conducted in full technical diving gear.

Prices

TEC 45 course
Online course and training with instructor

$495

TEC 45 Trimix course
‍Online course and training with instructor

$795

Prices are including tanks.

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Learn to

Make single and repetitive dives to a maximum depth of 145ft/45m

Use a single decompression gas of nitrox or 100% oxygen to accelerate decompression

Planning turn points and accounting for environmental variables

Emergency Procedures

Team Diving Techniques

How to accelerate decompression

Decompressing in currents and the use of drift kits

Requirements

PADI TEC 40 diver*

PADI Rescue diver* **

Minimum age: 18 years

Minimum of at least 50 logged dives, incl. at least 12 dives using enriched air (Nitrox) at a depth deeper than 18m / 60ft and at least 6 dives deeper than 30m / 100ft (with or without Nitrox).

Physician signed medical clearance

STINAPA Nature Fee

*Or qualifying certification from another training organization

**Students who meet this prerequisite through a qualifying certification must provide proof of training in CPR and First Aid within the previous two years.

What your course will look like

Course overview

Our courses combine convenient online learning with practical training. Start by completing the e-learning modules at your own pace, then join us for a session where our experienced instructors will guide you through essential skills.

PADI eLearning

7 knowledge sessions

Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.

Training with instructor

3 days

Your Tec 45 training consists of four practical application sessions and four open water dives. Building on what you learned in the Tec 40 course, you will focus on additional techniques, procedures, and emergency skills. You will learn more advanced decompression, gas planning, decompression models, and fine-tune your thinking like a technical diver. Tec 45 Trimix students will also learn about diving trimix.