Ohana Dive Co.
Tec/Rec Courses
The PADI Tec 40 course is the first step into the technical diving world and provides a transition from recreational diving to technical diving.
As a PADI Tec 40 diver you will be qualified to depths of 130 feet with up to 10 minutes of decompression on your dives. You will also be trained to carry a deco tank with up to 50% EANx to make your decompression more conservative.
THE PADI TEC 40 COURSE TAKES 2-3 DAYS TO COMPLETE AND INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING:
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Technical dive theory review.
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Comprehensive dive planning utilizing desktop decompression software.
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Practical sessions that cover technical diving gear and its setup.
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A confined water training session where you learn and master a new skill set.
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Two open water training dives where you practice your new skill set and run simulated decompression dives.
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One open water decompression dive where you get to visit a site few people see and stay longer to explore.
Course Cost $550
The PADI Tec 45 course is the next step in technical diving for entry level tec divers. As a PADI Tec 45 diver you will be trained to go beyond recreational limits to a maximum depth of 145 feet.
You will also learn how to manage longer decompression times using a single cylinder of EANx or oxygen to accelerate your decompression.
THE PADI TEC 45 COURSE TAKES 2-3 DAYS TO COMPLETE AND INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING:
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Technical dive theory review.
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Comprehensive dive planning utilizing desktop decompression software.
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Practical sessions that cover technical diving gear and its setup.
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A confined water training session where you learn and master new skills.
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Two open water training dives where you practice skills and run simulated decompression dives.
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One open water decompression dive where you get to visit a site few people see and stay longer to explore more.
Course Cost is $550
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PREREQUISITES:
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Age 18 or older.
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PADI Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent).
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PADI Deep Diver certification (or equivalent) OR proof of 10 logged dives to 100 feet or deeper.
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PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or equivalent).
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Have a minimum of at least 30 logged dives, with the following minimums:
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10 Enriched Air Dives deeper than 60 feet.
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Medical form signed by a physician within the past year.
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Sidemount Diver certification (if completing in sidemount gear configuration).
REQUIRED GEAR:
Technical gear differs from your recreational setup. Before making any purchases, it is highly recommended that you arrange a gear consultation or discuss it with your instructor. All gear must meet requirements for the course.
1 – Backplate, harness, and dual bladder wing.
2 – Main tank regulators set up for technical diving.*
1 – Deco regulator (oxygen compatible).*
2 – Reels or spools with a minimum of 100 feet of line.
1 – Large DSMB or 75lb+ lift bag (orange preferred).
1 – Secondary DSMB or lift bag.
2 – Dive computers (One must be multi-gas capable).
1 – Exposure protection suitable to environment.*
1 – Fins suitable to technical diving (split fins and full foot fins are not recommended).
2 – Cutting devices (knife / Z-knife / shears).
1 – 3 page wrist slate and one (1) set of wetnotes.
1 – Light as needed for the deeper open water dives.
2 – Dive masks.*
1 – Compass.
1 – Audible surface signaling device such as a whistle.
Laptop computer, tablet, or phone with desktop deco software ( ex: Multi Deco).