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Diving beyond recreational depths with open-circuit technical gear has allowed tec divers to discover amazing underwater wrecks and photograph never-before-seen marine organisms. Tec 45 Instructors expand tec divers knowledge and skills preparing them to explore the technical diving realm. When you earn this rating, you can conduct Discover Tec programs and teach the PADI Tec Basics, PADI Tec 40, and Tec 45 Diver courses. There is also an option to become a PADI Tec 45 Trimix Instructor.
To enroll in the PADI Tec 45 Instructor course, you must meet these qualifications:
Prior to sending in your Tec 45 Instructor application, you must have:
One of the following:
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply - ask your Tec 50 Instructor Trainer.
To enroll in Tec 45 Trimix Instructor, you must meet these qualifications:
Teaching status: PADI Tec 45 Trimix Instructors are authorized to conduct Discover Tec programs and teach PADI Tec Basics, Tec 40, Tec 40 Trimix, Tec 45 and Tec 45 Trimix Diver courses.