Technical
Diving
Push beyond recreational limits. PADI's TecRec programme takes you to 50 metres with decompression diving, multiple gas mixes, and advanced equipment configurations.
Course Syllabus
Tec 40: Introduction to Tech
Your entry into technical diving. Dive to 40 metres using enriched air nitrox, limited decompression stops, and twin cylinder or single cylinder with stage.
Tec 45: Intermediate Technical
Extend to 45 metres with multiple decompression stops. Use up to two decompression gases and develop advanced buoyancy and trim skills.
Tec 50: Advanced Technical
Dive to 50 metres, the limit of PADI recreational technical diving. Multiple decompression gases, complex dive planning, and advanced equipment configurations.
Equipment & Gas Management
Master twin cylinder configuration, stage/deco cylinders, regulators, and dive computers for technical diving. Learn gas planning and emergency procedures.
Certification
Each Tec level is a standalone certification. Progress at your own pace through Tec 40, 45, and 50 with East Lancs Diving's experienced technical instructors.
What You Need
Prerequisites (Tec 40)
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- PADI Enriched Air Diver certification
- Minimum 30 logged dives
- Must be 18 years or older
- Medical clearance from a physician
Schedule & Inclusions
Format: Multi-day courses arranged around your availability
Sites: UK quarry and open water sites with appropriate depth
Included: Equipment guidance, PADI materials, certification card
Note: Technical equipment (twin sets, stages) discussed at enquiry
Technical Diving Experts
Eddie Thorne
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
10+ years experience
Eddie is a qualified PADI TEC 50 Diver and MSDT Instructor with Sidemount and Twinset Diver Speciality Instructor ratings. He brings rigorous safety standards and first-hand technical diving experience to every TecRec course.
Richard Spicer
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
15+ years experience
Richard is a PADI MSDT with extensive experience in deep and technical diving, including wreck penetration and decompression diving. He provides the expert oversight and mentoring that technical diving demands.
Why Train With East Lancs Diving
PADI Certified Course
Internationally recognised Technical certification, valid at 6,200+ dive centres worldwide
PADI Elite Instructors
Taught by PADI-rated instructors with 55+ years combined experience and an outstanding safety record
Safety First Standards
Full PADI safety protocols, emergency oxygen on site, and small student-to-instructor ratios for maximum safety
Globally Recognised
PADI is the world's leading scuba diver training organisation. Your certification is accepted everywhere
Ready to Push
the Limits?
Contact us to discuss the TecRec programme. We'll assess your current experience and create a personalised pathway into technical diving.