Tec 50
Tec 50 and Tec 50 Trimix
The Dive Shop is Calgary’s most active technical diver training centre. We go above and beyond what’s outlined in the PADI program to give you the best training possible. The PADI Tec 50 course builds upon the skills you learned in the Tec 45 program by extending your knowledge and skills to conduct dives to a maximum of 50 metres/165 feet while using two decompression cylinders and making multi-stop decompression dives. You must be prepared for this challenge as it's not easy to reach this level. Earning your Tec 50 certification opens the door to deeper diving expeditions.
There is also an option for divers to earn a Tec 50 Trimix Diver certification.
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To enroll in the Tec 50 course, you must meet these qualifications:
- 18 years old
- PADI Tec 45 Diver
- PADI Rescue Diver
- Minimum of 100 logged dives
- PADI Drysuit Specialty (recommended and at least 50 dives in a drysuit)
- Have a Diver Medical Form signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
The Tec 50 course consists of five knowledge development sections, two classroom sessions, four practical application sessions and 4-6 training dives. The primary focus of this course is learning advanced dive equipment options, techniques and procedures using two deco cylinders, and how to plan more complex dives. You also learn more how to handle emergencies, support diving considerations, and sharpen your thinking as a technical diver. Tec 50 Trimix students also learn about
dive planning and diving with Trimix.
Equipment Required:
At the technical level, divers should own all their own equipment; using the proper equipment for technical diving is crucial. Please speak with your Tec Instructor before making any purchases to ensure appropriate gear selection.
- Sidemount or Backmounted doubles configuration
- Regulators
- Primary mask & a back up mask
- Cold water fins with spring straps
- Drysuit
- Two multi-gas computers
- Primary torch with a “goodman” hand
- Backup torch
- Two Cutting Tool
- Wrist mounted slate
- Wetnotes (waterproof notebook)
- Two finger spools and two SMBs
- Two Deco Bottle (40 or 80 cuft) with DIN valve
- Two Dedicated regulator for deco bottle (DIN 1 st Stage, 40” LP hose, 6” HP hose & SPG)
Optional: Conduct the dives off the West Coast of Vancouver (additional costs would apply.) Ask your instructor for details!
Tec 50 Trimix (option)
Curious about the benefits of using Trimix gas, like decreased gas density and reduced narcosis? Tec 50 divers can also learn to use trimix with not less than 21 percent oxygen and not more than 40 percent helium. This course prepares the diver to move into deeper, more complex trimix diving, such as the PADI Tec Trimix 65 and PADI Tec Trimix courses. Ask your dive instructor what additional requirements you may need to complete the Tec 50 Trimix option.
