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PADI Tec 45
Build on Tec 40 with deeper decompression dives, greater self-sufficiency and the use of a richer decompression gas.
£450
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Tec 45 is the second step in the PADI TecRec progression. It develops more demanding dive planning and problem-solving skills while extending your qualified depth and decompression capability.
- Qualified range
- Up to 45 metres / 150 feet
- Training format
- Knowledge development · practical applications · open-water training dives
- Typical duration
- Confirmed after an experience and readiness review
- Upcoming dates
- 14–15 November 2026, then the second weekend of every month
Entry requirements
- PADI Tec 40 Diver or qualifying certification
- PADI Rescue Diver or qualifying certification
- 50 logged dives, including 10 deeper than 30 metres
- Minimum age 18 and medical approval
Course outcomes
- Plan and make single and repetitive decompression dives
- Use one decompression cylinder with gas up to 100% oxygen
- Manage technical problems with increased self-sufficiency
- Prepare for progression to PADI Tec 50
Next available courses.
This course runs every month. Choose a weekend and send your booking request — James will be in touch to confirm details and payment.
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PADI Tec 45 course informationRunning this with a dive centre anywhere in PADI EMEA, or for a group of candidates? Ask James for a personalised quotation.