Structured progression for divers aiming to extend their depth, capabilities, and technical dive skills.
At Manila Dive Academy, our PADI TecRec Courses provide the formal pathway for certified divers looking to move beyond recreational diving limits. These courses develop the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to conduct planned decompression dives, manage technical equipment configurations, and apply advanced gas planning techniques.
PADI TecRec follows a staged training system, progressing from entry-level decompression procedures to advanced mixed-gas diving. All courses are performance-based and taught by qualified PADI Tec Instructors in accordance with international PADI standards.
Training includes in-depth dive theory, practical equipment handling, emergency protocols, and controlled open water dives designed to build competence in real-world conditions. Our approach emphasizes safety, precision, and operational discipline—key elements of technical diving.
TecRec Courses Offered at Manila Dive Academy:
- PADI Tec 40 – Introductory tec diving with limited decompression to 40 meters using up to 50% Nitrox
- PADI Tec 45 – Extended depth beyond 40 meters with full decompression procedures and single stage gas
- PADI Tec 50 – Full technical diver certification; decompression dives to 50 meters with multiple gases
- PADI Tec Trimix Diver – Advanced deep diving with trimix beyond 50 meters, reducing narcosis and gas density