PADI TecRec Deep Instructors contribute to deep exploration by training the next generation of Tec divers. When you earn this rating, you can conduct Discover Tec programs and teach Tec 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50 Diver courses.
PADI TecRec Instructor Course
To enroll in a PADI Tec Instructor training course, you must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a renewed PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (or a PADI Instructor with a higher rating).
2. Be a PADI Enriched Air Diver or have a qualifying certification from anoth- er training organization. For this program, a qualifying certification is proof of certification in enriched air nitrox diving with training that includes gas analysis, cylinder labeling, oxygen toxicity, oxygen exposure, maximum depth limits and planning enriched air dives with different enriched air blends (not just EANx32 and EANx36).
3. Be a PADI Enriched Air Instructor, or have successfully completed a PADI Enriched Air Instructor training course.
4. Be a PADI Deep Diver Specialty Instructor, or have successfully completed a PADI Deep Diver Specialty Instructor training course.
5. Have a minimum of 100 logged dives, where at least 20 dives were made with enriched air nitrox, 25 dives were deeper than 18 metres/60 feet and at least 15 dives were deeper than 30 metres/ 100 feet.
Upon successfully completing the DSAT Tec Instructor training course, before sending your application to PADI, you must meet the following criteria:
PADI TecRec Deep Instructor Course
To enroll in a TecRec Deep Instructor course, you must:
Prior to sending in your Tec Deep Instructor application, you must also:
If you aren’t a certified Tec diver, you can take the PADI TecRec Diver Course. In fact, the first part of the course makes sure you have a good grasp of the knowledge and skills required for technical deep diving. During the second part of the course, you practice conducting knowledge development, practical application and open water teaching segments. Your Tec Deep Instructor Trainer will also go over organization and marketing considerations for TecRec courses.
The PADI Tec Instructor or PADI TecRec Instructor Course usually conduct in conjunction with a PADI Tec 40, 45 or 50 Diver Course, Instructor candidate have to undergo the Internship with a PADI TecRec Instructor Trainer. There are also Knowledge Development & Presentation in the Instructor training program. For more information about schedules, please CLICK HERE for more information.