PADi DSAT Tec Basics

DURATION:	One day (minimum)
PREREQUISITES:	Be a PADi Openwater Diver or equivalent from another organisation Minimum of 18 years old
COST:	�250.00

The�PADI�Tec�Basics�course�is�a�bridge�from�recreational�to�technical�diving.�It�exposes�recreational�divers�to�tec� diving�and�entry�level�tec�diving�skills�and�equips�them�with�the�information�they �need�to�decide�whether�or�not�to� accept�the�additional�risk�and�commitment�that�PADI�Tec�courses�demand.�The�PADI�Tec�Basics�course�runs�within� recreational�limits,�using�segments�from�PADI�Tec�40� Dives�1�and�2.�The�course�allows�PADI�Tec�Deep�Instructors�to� have�students�practice�fundamental�tec�skills�before�enrolling�in�the�PADI�Tec�40�program.�The�course�also� recognizes�students�who�choose �not�to�continue�their�technical�training.� �

The�PADI�Tec�Basics�course�clearly�informs�divers�that�the�PADI�TecRec�program�address�technical�diving�apart� from�mainstream�recreational�diving.�These�two�general�diving�modes�are�defined:� Recreational�scuba�diving�is�no�stop�diving�with�air�or�enriched�air�nitrox�to�a�maximum�depth�of�40�metres/130� feet,�and�during�penetration�dives,�within�the�natural�light�zone�and�no�more�than�a� total�linear�distance�of�40� metres/130�feet�from�the�surface.�It�is�primarily�open-circuit�diving,�but�includes�recreational�eCCR�and�eSCR� rebreathers�(Type�R).� Technical�scuba�diving�is�diving�other� than�commercial�or�research�diving�that�takes�divers�beyond�recreational� limits.�It�is�further�defined�as�and�includes�one�or�more�of�the�following:�diving�beyond�40�metres/130�feet,� required�stage� decompression,�diving�in�an�overhead�environment�beyond�40�linear�metres/130�linear�feet�from� the�surface,�accelerated�decompression,�and�the�use�of�variable�gas�mixtures�(other�than�the�automatic� variation� of�a�Type�R�rebreather)�during�a�dive.�

Technical�diving�uses�extensive�methodologies,�technologies�and�training�to�manage�added�risks�associated�with�it.� Typically,�this�means�using�complex�or�highly�specialized�equipment�in� situations�where�direct�access�to�the�surface� is�inaccessible�due�to�a�ceiling�imposed�by�decompression�or�by�a�physical�barrier�such�as�found�inside�cave�or� wreck�diving�environments.�

Divers�usually�tec�dive�for�the�challenge�and�fun�rather�than�as�a�profession,�so�it�is�a�recreation�(hence�the�name� �TecRec��for�these�programs).�However,�to�avoid�confusion�regarding�the� limits�and�scopes,�tec�diving�is�not�called� �recreational�diving.��The�courses�in�the�PADI�TecRec�program�directly�address�the�more�demanding�and� challenging�nature�of�technical�diving,�which�involves �more�hazards�and�inherent�risks�than�recreational�diving.� All�the�TecRec�CCR�courses�are�built�upon�mainstream�instructional�system�design�principles�for�which�PADI� courses�are�known.

Course includes:

Tuition and instruction from our highly trained professionals
Personal certification card
All specialist equipment needed
Personal insurance for the duration of the course
Transfers from the dive centre to the dive locations
Snacks and drinks during the break

Cost �150,00

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