A Tec 50 is qualified to use air, EANx and oxygen for multiple stop decompression dives as deep as 50 metres using standard open circuit, multiple cylinder tec diving equipment while using two decompression gases (EANx and/or oxygen) to accelerate or add conservatism to the decompression.

What do I need to start?

you must:

• be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization)
• be a PADI Rescue Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization)
• be a PADI Enriched Air Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization)
• be a PADI Tec 45 Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another organization)
• have a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which:
  • 20 dives must be enriched air dives
  • 25 dives must be deeper than 18 metres/60 feet
  • at least 20 dives must be deeper than 30 metres/100 feet
• be at least 18 years old
• have a medical statement signed by your physician