The PADI Technical Wreck Penetration Specialty program is offered exclusively through Ocean Quest. The program will teach divers specific theory, equipment configuration and practical training to enter wrecks safely beyond the light zone limits. The program will also train divers on how to plan wreck dives and wreck penetration dives with decompression obligations.

Wreck diving is a highly specialized type of diving which requires a specific set of skills, knowledge and techniques.  Although Wreck Specialties rank as one of the most popular specialties taught by instructors, dive centre’s, and resorts, it remains difficult to find instructors who have training and experience in proper Wreck diving techniques.  At Ocean Quest, we specialize in the specific skills knowledge and techniques needed to properly dive in and around Wrecks. 

The Technical Wreck Penetration Course will take these skills to the next level.

Course Qualifications

Upon successful completion of the Technical Wreck Penetration Course divers will be able to:

• Penetrate wrecks of 50 m / 165 ft or within the training and experience
• Penetration distances to 50 m / 165 ft inside wrecks
• Plan and conduct decompression dives in conjunction with wreck penetration dives

Prerequisites

To qualify for the Technical Wreck Penetration course, an individual must:

• Be certified as a Wreck Penetration Distinctive Specialty Diver (Note – PADI Wreck Diver Specialty does not apply) or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
• Be certified as a PADI Tec 45 diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
• PADI TMX/45/50, TDI Helitrox or Trimix Ceritification

Medical Statement

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

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Price Includes:

• Exclusive Technical Wreck Penetration Outline
• 2 x Wreck Diving / Penetration Theory Sessions
• 6 x Ocean Dives including 4 x Penetration Dives on one of BC’s Artificial Reefs
• Reels are provided during training

What’s Needed?

• All Standard Technical Diving Equipment – Backmount or Sidemount Configuration – Click here for technical diving equipment details
• 1 or 2 Decompression Cylinder with Regulators – Rentals available
• 1 x 80 cuft Stage Cylinder with Regulator – Rentals available
• Nitrox and Tech Fills not included
• Boat Charter fees not included
• Trimix Fills
• Instructor Trimix Fills – the cost of instructor trimix fills will be shared by all students and instructor candidates

Additional Notes

Students are required to possess a high level of buoyancy control while maintaining horizontal trim, advanced propulsion techniques including modified frog kicking, modified flutter kicking, helicopter turns and back finning. The ability to maintain a stable position in the water.

Ocean Quest technical diver training programs adhere to a strong team diving philosophy. Learning Team Diving techniques within your technical training will add a completely new level of skills, awareness, challenge and safety to your technical diving. In order to maintain the quality of training, we require a minimum of two students to be enrolled in most of our technical diving programs.