TEC 50

The TEC 50 is the 3rd and final subdivision of the DSAT TEC DIVER programme and expands the existing skills learnt on the TEC 45 course, with an added emphasis on mission planning and execution. This course represents a high level of competency for a technical diver.

A Tec 50 Diver is qualified to: - Use air, EANX and oxygen for multiple stop decompression dives as a deep as 50 metres using standard open circuit, multiple cylinder (back mount and/or side mount) TEC diving equipment. Use two decompression gases (EANX and/or Oxygen) to accelerate or add conservatism to the decompression.

  • Prerequisites:  Certified as a TEC 45 diver or equivalent certification. Minimum of 100 logged dives, (of which 20 dives were deeper than 18 metres/60 feet and using EANX, at least 15 deeper than 30 metres/100feet with or without EANX). Medical form signed by a physician within the last 12 months. CPR trained within the last 2 years. Minimum of 18 years old.
  • Duration:  2 to 3 days - 4 dives.
  • Cost:   €300/  £237*
  • Price includes:  PADI Certification fees, all tuition, transport, tanks, weights, air & nitrox.
  • Price excludes: Mandatory PADI materials & personal diving equipment. 

Basic Technical Diving equipment that you will need for all courses:

Mask, Fins & Suitable Exposure Protection (snorkel optional)
2 Primary Regulators and 1st Stage O2 Clean: i) 1 with 1.5 to 2m long regulator hose + dog clip; ii) 1 with short hose & bungee necklace
Backplate & Harness
Wing BCD - (single bladder if drysuit diving, double bladder if using a wetsuit)
SPG + Dog Clip
2 x LPI Hoses - (for wing/drysuit)
2 x Cutting tool/knife
2 x Bottom timer/computer – (computer with gauge mode)
Two Surface Signalling Devices - (whistle & SMB or signal mirror)
Reel - (line length at least 1 ½ times intended maximum depth of dive)
Delayed Surface Marker Buoy -  (single colour, red or orange)
Compass
Slate with Pencil
Dive Tables
Multi Pouch or Pocket
Dive Lights – (Primary & minimum of 1 back up)
Spare mask
Lift Bag – minimum of 45kgs/100lbs lift - Yellow/Lime Green

Additional equipment requirements for specific courses:
Tec 50 – 2 additional Stages

Should you wish equipment can be rented from our centre for the duration of the course.

Mandatory PADI Materials: Tec Deep Crew Pack

We also offer the TEC50 TRIMIX add-on, click for more information.

For information on the TEC TRIMIX 65 course click on the button below

*prices may be subject to change at short notice. Our prices are in Euro  €, Sterling £ prices are given as a guideline but maybe subject to exchange rate fluctuations.