I haven't read all the comments. I'm taking tec 40 now (well, I've done the homework). The Tec 40 manual states (apologies if this is a copyright violation, but clarity is important).
Prior to enrolling in the Tec Deep Diver course, will need to verify that you meet these prerequisites:
1. Certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
2. Certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent
3. Minimum age: 18 years
4. Certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver or equivalent
5. Certified as a PADI Deep Diver or equivlalent
6. Havea minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 20 dives were made with enriched air nitrox, 25 dives were deeper than 18 meters/60 feet and at least 15 dives that were deeper than 30 meters/100 feet.
THere's of course the apprentice tec diver course, but I think this covers it well enough.
Now if instructors toss out the requirements, that's not good.
Prior to enrolling in the Tec Deep Diver course, will need to verify that you meet these prerequisites:
1. Certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
2. Certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent
3. Minimum age: 18 years
4. Certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver or equivalent
5. Certified as a PADI Deep Diver or equivlalent
6. Havea minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 20 dives were made with enriched air nitrox, 25 dives were deeper than 18 meters/60 feet and at least 15 dives that were deeper than 30 meters/100 feet.
THere's of course the apprentice tec diver course, but I think this covers it well enough.
Now if instructors toss out the requirements, that's not good.
