FoundationYour technical diving starting point
PADI Tec Basics
Get comfortable with technical equipment, disciplined buoyancy and the core procedures that prepare you for the Tec 40 pathway.
£345
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Tec Basics is an optional entry-level course for divers who want a structured introduction to technical diving. It is also a useful refresher when moving to a new technical equipment configuration.
- Qualified range
- No-decompression training dives
- Training format
- 2 knowledge sections · 1 practical session · 2 training dives
- Typical duration
- Scheduled around two knowledge sections and two training dives
- Upcoming dates
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Entry requirements
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification
- PADI Enriched Air Diver or qualifying certification
- Minimum age: 15
- PADI Rescue Diver is recommended
Course outcomes
- Set up and check a technical diving configuration
- Develop stable trim, buoyancy and propulsion techniques
- Practise foundational team and emergency procedures
- Build a clear route towards PADI Tec 40
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Choose the month that suits you and send your booking request — James will be in touch to confirm dates, details and payment.
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PADI Tec Basics course informationRunning this with a dive centre anywhere in PADI EMEA, or for a group of candidates? Ask James for a personalised quotation.