PADI Tec 45 Course

PADI Tec 45 Certification

Take your technical diving skills to the next level with the PADI® Tec 45 course. Learn how to plan and conduct deeper decompression dives up to 45 metres/145 feet, use stage cylinders with different gases, and handle technical diving emergencies with confidence.

  • Duration: 3-4 days
  • Course prerequisites: PADI Tec 40 certification (or qualifying certification), Enriched Air Diver, Deep Diver
  • Includes: Advanced theory, confined water practice, multiple decompression dives, equipment rental & gas fills

Price: £600

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What You Will Learn

  • How to plan and execute extended decompression dives up to 45 metres
  • Use of stage/deco cylinders with different gas mixes
  • Advanced gas planning and accelerated decompression techniques
  • Handling and resolving technical diving emergencies
  • Refining buoyancy, trim, and equipment management for deeper technical dives

Certification Requirements

Certification

PADI Tec 40 certification (or qualifying certification)

Enriched Air Diver

Must hold a PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or equivalent)

Age

18 years or older

Logged Dives

Minimum of 50 dives, with experience in deep diving and nitrox use

Medical Clearance

Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within the past 12 months

General Questions

What is the PADI Tec 45 course?

The Tec 45 course builds on your Tec 40 training and teaches you to plan and execute deeper decompression dives up to 45 metres/145 feet, using stage cylinders with multiple gas mixes.

How long does the course take?

The course runs over 3–4 days, including theory, confined water sessions, and multiple open water technical dives.

 Do I need a medical clearance to take part?

Yes, all participants must complete a medical form and be cleared for diving by a physician within the last 12 months.

Can I use this certification towards further technical diving levels?

Absolutely! Tec 45 is the next step toward Tec 50 and beyond, preparing you for more advanced dives with longer decompression and greater depth limits.

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