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CC Tech (100m)PADI TecRec

Tec 100 CCR Instructor

Official course standards ↗Last updated September 7, 2026

Learn to guide divers through meticulous dive planning and execution of extreme-depth technical CCR dives to 100 metres/330 feet. This advanced instructor course places you among an elite group of dive professionals who enjoy extreme adventures and can teach others to reach the deepest technical limits. You'll master the complex processes of planning hypoxic trimix/heliox CCR dives, managing multiple bailout systems, and handling emergencies at extreme depths while teaching others these critical skills.

Prerequisites

PADI Tec 60 CCR Instructor (on the specific Type T CCR), PADI Tec 100 CCR Diver (qualified on the specific Type T CCR), minimum 350 logged dives with at least 200 dives and 200 hours on Type T CCRs; of which 120 dives and 120 hours on the specific Type T CCR; with at least 50 dives using trimix/heliox deeper than 40m/130ft and 25 dives using trimix/heliox CCR deeper than 60m/200ft, have taught at least one complete Tec 60 CCR Diver course and issued at least one Tec 60 CCR Diver certification, current Medical Statement from physician (within 12 months), meet any additional manufacturer requirements.

Standards

What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.

Successful demonstration of extreme-depth technical rebreather teaching methodology, student assessment in hypoxic trimix/heliox management and complex decompression, ability to conduct open-water Tec 100 CCR certification dives, configuration and use of 4 different offboard bailout systems, practice of different emergency scenarios, and teaching of meticulous dive planning and execution to students at maximum 100m/330ft.

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Common questions about PADI TecRec Tec 100 CCR Instructor

What are the prerequisites for PADI TecRec Tec 100 CCR Instructor?

PADI TecRec's standards require: PADI Tec 60 CCR Instructor (on the specific Type T CCR), PADI Tec 100 CCR Diver (qualified on the specific Type T CCR), minimum 350 logged dives with at least 200 dives and 200 hours on Type T CCRs; of which 120 dives and 120 hours on the specific Type T CCR; with at least 50 dives using trimix/heliox deeper than 40m/130ft and 25 dives using trimix/heliox CCR deeper than 60m/200ft, have taught at least one complete Tec 60 CCR Diver course and issued at least one Tec 60 CCR Diver certification, current Medical Statement from physician (within 12 months), meet any additional manufacturer requirements.

How many dives do I need before starting PADI TecRec Tec 100 CCR Instructor?

PADI TecRec's standards state: Minimum 350 logged dives with at least 200 dives and 200 hours on Type T CCRs.

What does PADI TecRec Tec 100 CCR Instructor training involve?

According to PADI TecRec's published standards: Successful demonstration of extreme-depth technical rebreather teaching methodology, student assessment in hypoxic trimix/heliox management and complex decompression, ability to conduct open-water Tec 100 CCR certification dives, configuration and use of 4 different offboard bailout systems, practice of different emergency scenarios, and teaching of meticulous dive planning and execution to students at maximum 100m/330ft.