Tec Basics

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About the Course

PADI Tec Basics is an ideal introduction for divers who want to develop stronger control, discipline, and awareness in a technical setup. This course focuses on technical diving basics, helping divers become more comfortable with tec equipment, trim, buoyancy, propulsion, and core procedures in a controlled training environment. As a focused tec diving course, it helps build the habits and consistency expected in technical training. It is especially useful for divers who want to strengthen their tec diver foundations before stepping into deeper decompression or extended-range courses. If you are looking for an intro tec skills course that bridges the gap between recreational and technical diving, Tec Basics is an excellent choice.
Course Location
Course Duration

2 days (2 Sessions)

Max Depth

24m/79ft

Schedule

No stop dives only (simulated decompression)

Course Duration

2 days (2 Sessions)

Max Depth

24m/79ft

Gasses

Air or enriched air up to EANx 40

Decompression

No stop dives only (simulated decompression)

Course Duration

2 days (2 Sessions)

Max Depth

24m/79ft

Schedule

No stop dives only (simulated decompression)

3 hours

How to Earn your Scuba Diving Certification

Build a strong foundation for your technical diving journey. Tec Basics focuses on essential skills, equipment configuration, and buoyancy control needed for advanced diving. Perfect for divers preparing for Tec courses or improving overall performance. Refine your techniques, enhance stability, and develop discipline underwater. This course ensures you’re fully prepared for more demanding dives. Gain confidence and precision while mastering the fundamentals of technical diving. Strengthen your abilities and set yourself up for success in future courses. Start your Tec journey the right way, enroll today and master the core skills of technical diving.

What you need to know

  • Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver with experience in deep and nitrox diving; recommended Rescue Diver.
  • Comfortable diving to 30 m and handling multiple cylinders.
  • Completion of classroom work, confined‑water drills and two shallow open‑water dives.
  • This course does not award a PADI certification but prepares you for Tec 40 training.
  • This is not a PADI certification; it serves as a preparatory course.
  • Transportation to the pool and dive sites; meals and accommodation.
  • Personal dive kit (mask, fins, wetsuit) and personal dive computer.
  • Dive insurance (recommended) and advanced tec courses like Tec 40.
  • Nitrox tanks (bring your Nitrox certification if you wish to use them).

In this basic tec diving course, you will focus on:

  • core technical diving fundamentals
  • equipment setup and configuration awareness
  • trim, buoyancy, and propulsion in a tec setup
  • team communication and team positioning
  • gas management and procedural discipline
  • repetition of drills to improve consistency
  • stronger tec diver foundations for future course progression

This training is designed to give divers a more stable and confident platform before advancing to higher-level technical programs.

  • Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver with experience in deep and nitrox diving; recommended Rescue Diver.
  • Comfortable diving to 30 m and handling multiple cylinders.
  • Completion of classroom work, confined‑water drills and two shallow open‑water dives.
  • This course does not award a PADI certification but prepares you for Tec 40 training.
  • Configure backmount and sidemount systems and understand equipment choices.
  • Practise long‑hose protocols, valve shutdowns, S‑drills and team communication.
  • Learn basic gas planning, gas matching and decompression theory.
  • Gain exposure to decompression software and planning tools.
  • Build comfort wearing multiple cylinders and maintaining horizontal trim.
  • Understand the pathway to Tec 40 and further technical courses.
  • The course typically takes 2 days (2 Sessions). Each session lasts 3 hours.
  • Daily start times at 9 AM or 2 PM 
  • Group size: Maximum three divers per instructor for personalised coaching.
  • Location: Classroom and pool in Dubai; shallow open‑water dives in Dibba Al‑Fujairah.
  • Classroom session covering tec philosophy, gear configuration, gas theory and basic decompression planning.
  • Confined‑water practice to set up backmount or sidemount systems, deploy long hoses, perform S‑drills and valve shutdowns.
  • Two shallow open‑water dives (max 15 m) to practise buoyancy, trim and fundamental tec procedures.
  • Use of twin sets, sidemount harnesses, stage cylinders and regulators.
  • Certification of completion for Nemo’s Tec Basics programme and guidance on next steps.
  • This is not a PADI certification; it serves as a preparatory course.
  • Transportation to the pool and dive sites; meals and accommodation.
  • Personal dive kit (mask, fins, wetsuit) and personal dive computer.
  • Dive insurance (recommended) and advanced tec courses like Tec 40.
  • Nitrox tanks (bring your Nitrox certification if you wish to use them).
  • This is not a PADI certification; it serves as a preparatory course.
  • Transportation to the pool and dive sites; meals and accommodation.
  • Personal dive kit (mask, fins, wetsuit) and personal dive computer.
  • Dive insurance (recommended) and advanced tec courses like Tec 40.
  • Nitrox tanks (bring your Nitrox certification if you wish to use them).
  • This is not a PADI certification; it serves as a preparatory course.
  • Transportation to the pool and dive sites; meals and accommodation.
  • Personal dive kit (mask, fins, wetsuit) and personal dive computer.
  • Dive insurance (recommended) and advanced tec courses like Tec 40.
  • Nitrox tanks (bring your Nitrox certification if you wish to use them).
  • Configure backmount and sidemount systems and understand equipment choices.
  • Practise long‑hose protocols, valve shutdowns, S‑drills and team communication.
  • Learn basic gas planning, gas matching and decompression theory.
  • Gain exposure to decompression software and planning tools.
  • Build comfort wearing multiple cylinders and maintaining horizontal trim.
  • Understand the pathway to Tec 40 and further technical courses.
  • Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver with experience in deep and nitrox diving; recommended Rescue Diver.
  • Comfortable diving to 30 m and handling multiple cylinders.
  • Completion of classroom work, confined‑water drills and two shallow open‑water dives.
  • This course does not award a PADI certification but prepares you for Tec 40 training.
  • The course typically takes 2 days (2 Sessions). Each session lasts 3 hours.
  • Daily start times at 9 AM or 2 PM 
  • Group size: Maximum three divers per instructor for personalised coaching.
  • Location: Classroom and pool in Dubai; shallow open‑water dives in Dibba Al‑Fujairah.
  • Tec Basics is Nemo’s own preparatory course; it is not a prerequisite for Tec 40 but highly recommended for success.
  • Bring your Nitrox certification if you wish to practise gas switches using EANx.
  •  Skills learned here will carry over directly to Tec 40, Sidemount Diver and other technical courses.
  • Be prepared for an equipment‑heavy day; take notes and ask questions.
  • After completing Tec Basics, you can decide whether to continue to Tec 40, Sidemount or other specialties.

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No. It’s Nemo’s own preparatory course; it eases you into tec training.
Strongly recommended. Tec courses build on nitrox knowledge.
It’s not a prerequisite, but it greatly increases your comfort and success in Tec 40.
All technical equipment is included; bring your own basic kit (mask, fins and wetsuit).
Yes. Safety is Nemo’s top priority. Courses are conducted in small groups, with experienced instructors, and follow strict PADI safety standards.
All participants must complete a PADI medical questionnaire. If any “yes” answers apply, a doctor’s clearance may be required.

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