PADI Tec Trimix 65 Diver
Ready for deeper challenges in technical diving? The PADI Tec Trimix 65 Diver course takes experienced tec divers and bridges the gap between PADI Tec 50 Diver and full PADI Tec Trimix Diver. During the course, you'll make dives as deep as 65m/210ft ... once you earn this certification, you're ready to tackle the challanges of full Tec Trimix diving !! Your training teaches you to build experience gradually and you do it because you've made it this far and have more exploring to do.
As a PADI Tec Trimix 65 diver, you are qualified to:
• Use Helium mixes, EANx and oxygen for multiple stop decompression dives as deep as 65m/210ft using standard open circuit, multiple cylinder tec diving equipment
• Use two or more decompression gases (nitrox and/or oxygen) to accelerate or add conservatism to your decompression
NOTE: The PADI Tec Trimix course is conducted in full technical diving gear.
Course Prerequisites
• Certified as a PADI Tec 50 diver or provide a qualifying certification from another training organization
• Certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or provide a qualifying certification from another training organization ... students who meet this prerequisite through a qualifying certification must provide proof of training in CPR & First Aid within the previous two years
• Minimum age 18
• Minimum of at least 150 logged dives
What You Will Learn
During the Tec Trimix 65 course, you will learn how to conduct deeper decompression dives to 65m/210ft with trimix blends in open circuit technical diving gear and using two or more decompression gases (nitrox or oxygen) to accelerate decompression, including:
• Motor skils for technical trimix diving
• Hazards and risks of trimix diving
• Responding to potential emergencies
• Thinking like a trimix diver
Performance Requirements
PADI Tec Trimix 65 course training is typically conducted with 3 classroom training sessions and 4 practical application sessions, followed by 5-6 training dives. There are reading assignments & Knowledge Reviews required to be completed prior to the start of the Tec Trimix 65 course. To achieve certification, you will need to:
• Complete the Tec Trimix reading assignments & Knowledge Reviews provided by your Tec Trimix instructor.
• Complete classroom training sessions with your Tec Trimix instructor & successfully complete the Tec Trimix final exam.
• Complete (4) Tec Trimix practical application sessions with your Tec Trimix instructor.
• Complete (5-6) Tec Trimix training dives with your Tec Trimix instructor ... number of dives depends on prior certifications and experience.
Course Format
The PADI Tec Trimix 65 course is typically conducted over a minimum of 4+ days with classroom & practical application sessions on the first three mornings, followed by training dives at local dive sites. The majority of training dives are actual trimix decompression dives, including some dives using 2-3 decompression gases for accelerated decompression.
Course Schedule & Cost
PADI Tec Trimix 65 Diver courses are conducted through the dive stores that I work with, including VIP Diving. PADI Tec Trimix 65 Diver training is scheduled on demand. Course cost include training materials, backmount doubles with isolator manifold or sidemount tanks, deco bottles & gases up to 32% nitrox. Richer oxygen mixes for decompression and helium mixes are additional.
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