The PADI Tec Trimix Instructor course will train and certify you to conduct the PADI Tec Trimix 65 and Tec Trimix programs. The course will review knowledge concepts, hone skills specifically related to technical diving and apply teaching concepts.

The Ocean Quest Difference…

For over the past 25 years, Ocean Quest is the only dive centre who has actively and consistently conducted technical diver training in the Greater Vancouver area. Your technical instructor training program will include specific training that is beyond the outline of typical technical diver programs to ensure you can offer the most up to date, comprehensive technical training programs available.

Ocean Quest is the only qualified PADI Dive Centre to train PADI Tec Trimix Instructors in Canada.

A Tec Trimix Instructor is qualified to:

• Independently conduct and certify PADI Tec Trimix 65 and Tec Trimix

The Tec Trimix Instructor course consists of:

• Key concepts and standards from the PADI Tec Trimix program
• Review of Practical Applications related to the PADI Tec Trimix program
• Develops key technical diving skills to demonstration quality
• Reviews teaching techniques for knowledge development and in water sessions related to the PADI Tec Trimix
• Successfully complete the PADI Tec Trimix Standards Exam and Theory Exam
• Assist with a PADI Tec Trimix program

Throughout the program you will need to demonstrate familiarity and competence in PADI Tec Trimix Knowledge and Skills

Prerequisites

To enroll in a PADI Tec Trimix Instructor course, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:

• High level of technical diving skills and knowledge
• PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (or higher rating)
• PADI Tec 50 Instructor
• PADI Tec Trimix Diver
• Minimum of 200 logged dives with 20 technical decompression dives requiring at least one deco cylinder
• 10 decompression dives deeper than 130 ft / 40 m using trimix

Exit Requirements

• Have 350 Dives
• Have a minimum of 50 decompression dives deeper than 130 ft / 40 m beyond those required for certification of a technical diver
• Of the 50 decompression dives, have a minimum of 30 decompression deeper than 130 ft / m using trimix as a bottom gas
• Of the 50 decompression dives, have a minimum of 10 decompression dives deeper than 165 ft / 50 m using trimix with less than 21% oxygen
• Be 21 years old

Medical Statement

All technical diving instructor candidate are required to provide a Diver Medical Statement signed by a physician within the past 12 months stating you are fit to dive

Click Here to Download Medical Statement

Price Includes

• PADI Tec Trimix Instructor Manual
• Tec Trimix Instructor Dive Theory and In Water Review and Practice
• Tec Trimix Internship
• Air Fills

Exclusive to Ocean Quest

• Additional training in the use of Stage Cylinders, leashes and advanced “bottle” handling
• Access to multiple resources including digital books, articles and videos on various technical diving topics
• Instruction in Advanced Decompression Theory and Progressive Technical Dive Planning procedures
• A comprehensive “Decompression Theory and Dive Planning” booklet created by Ocean Quest
• A comprehensive Technical Diving Instructor booklet – “Technical Diving Course Structure and Guidelines for Teaching” created by Ocean Quest Dive Centre

What’s Needed?

• All Standard Technical Diving Equipment – Backmount or Sidemount Configuration – Click here for technical diving equipment details
• Tec 40 and 45 Instructor Instructor Materials Pak
• 2 x 40 Cuft Decompression Cylinder with Regulator – Rentals available
• 1 x 80 Cuft Stage Cylinder with Regulator – Rentals available
• 1 x Drysuit Inflation Cylinder with Regulator
• Nitrox and Tech Fills not included
• Trimix Fills
• Instructor Trimix Fills – the cost of instructor trimix fills will be shared by all students and instructor candidates

The PADI Tec Trimix Instructor program runs in conjunction with our PADI student level Tec Trimix Courses. See our Tec Trimix Course Schedules or contact Ocean Quest for upcoming training opportunities. The Tec Trimix Instructor Training portion must be completed prior to the PADI Tec Trimix student start date so be sure to arrange training in advance of the PADI Tec Trimix program you wish to audit.

There is a high expectation of technical diving knowledge, skills and experience to enroll in and ultimately succeed in passing any technical diving instructor program. Contact PADI Tec & Trimix Instructor Trainer Greg McCracken for additional details and expectations about PADI Technical Instructor training. A preassessment dive may be required prior to any formal training.