{"product_id":"padi-tec-40-course","title":"PADI Tec 40 Course | Technical Diving Certification | Orange County Divers","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to go beyond the limits of recreational scuba diving?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI Tec 40 Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is your introduction to the exciting world of technical diving. Designed as the bridge between recreational diving and full technical decompression diving, Tec 40 teaches you the knowledge, skills, and discipline required to safely conduct limited decompression dives while using advanced equipment configurations and procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're planning to explore deeper wrecks, longer dives, or continue toward Tec 45, Tec 50, or Trimix training, Tec 40 is where your technical diving journey begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange County Divers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you'll train with experienced TecRec instructors who emphasize precision, teamwork, and real-world technical diving practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tec 40 course consists of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven knowledge development modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour practical application sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour instructor-led training dives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the course, you'll develop the skills and mindset required for technical diving, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical diving risks and responsibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment configuration and redundancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical dive planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecompression theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas planning and gas management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDive planning software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeam diving procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical communication techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmergency procedures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling free-flow and out-of-gas situations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinking like a technical diver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProblem solving underwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also become qualified to conduct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimited decompression dives to 40 metres \/ 130 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 50% enriched air (EAN50)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a decompression gas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTec 40 Trimix Option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterested in reducing narcosis and improving breathing comfort at depth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTec 40 Trimix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e option introduces the use of normoxic trimix containing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum 21% oxygen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum 35% helium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp 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development modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour practical application sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour open water training dives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI Tec 40 eLearning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI Tec 40 Crew-Pak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePADI Tec 40 certification processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical equipment rental, breathing gases, boat fees, and charter costs may be additional unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Train with Orange County Divers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical diving demands more than experience—it requires 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