PADI Discover Technical Diving

Course Overview & Training Objectives

PADI Discover Technical Diving is an introductory experience designed to introduce recreational divers to technical diving equipment and operational philosophy. Under direct instructor supervision, participants experience technical open-circuit gear such as twinsets with dual manifolds or sidemount rigs. The experience provides a risk-managed transition into buoyancy trim, standardized technical equipment configurations, and team protocols within recreational depth and no-stop limits.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 12m (40ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air or Enriched Air Nitrox (up to EAN40)
• Equipment Rig: Twinset or Sidemount

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 1 Day
• Required Training Dives: 1 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 2 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Open Water Diver (min age 18, 10 logged dives)