A technical diver handling decompression stage cylinders during a dive

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OC Tech (90m)PADI TecRec

Tec Trimix Diver

Official course standards ↗Last updated September 7, 2026

Reach the outer edge of technical diving with the Tec Trimix Diver course, which takes experienced tec divers to extreme depths where few others will ever explore. This course teaches you to build experience gradually with deep technical procedures, multi-gas trimix systems, and complex decompression planning for dives as deep as 90 metres/300 feet. You'll understand trimix physiology, advanced narcosis management, and the precision required for the deepest technical wreck penetration and cave systems. Tec Trimix Diver certification opens pathways to specialized advanced training in extreme technical diving.

Centres that teach this course

8 dive centres in the directory publish a price for this exact certification, checked Sep 2026. Each centre's own wording is shown beneath its name. Ranges cover whole-course prices only — where a centre charges per day or per dive, its rate is listed separately below, since a daily figure is not comparable with a course total.

THB 50,000 – THB 80,000across 3 centres pricing in Thai Bahtfrom ≈ $1,491
€1,275 – €5,000across 3 centres pricing in Eurofrom ≈ $1,430
$1,590 – $2,000across 2 centres pricing in US Dollar
One centre publishes a price in Philippine Peso.
  • Tech AsiaPhilippines
    PADI Tec Trimix
    ₱34,000
    total

Same training under a different agency

19 centres

A separate set of centres, teaching Hypoxic / Advanced Trimix under a different agency. These are not the same certification — the standards and the card differ — but they cover the same depth and scope, which is why centres price them alike. Every row here names whose rating it is, and none of them is counted above.

€800 – €5,000across 16 centres pricing in Eurofrom ≈ $897
$756 – $1,900across 2 centres pricing in US Dollar

Charged by the day or dive rather than as a course price:

  • Protec MexicoMexico
    Trimix Level 2PSAI
    1 student$470/day→ $2,820 for the 6-day minimum
    2+ students$420/day→ $2,520 for the 6-day minimum each
    $470
    per day
  • Third Dimension DivingMexico
    Hypoxic Trimix DiverIANTD
    $295/day→ $1,475 for the 5-day minimum
    $295
    per day
  • Cave AdventurersUnited States
    Advanced TrimixTDI
    Private class$550/day→ $2,200 for the 4-day minimum
    Group class$450/day→ $1,800 for the 4-day minimum each
    $550
    per day
  • Under The JungleMexico
    Advanced TrimixTDI
    private$345/day→ $1,725 for the 5-day minimum
    per diver in a group$295/day→ $1,475 for the 5-day minimum each
    $345
    per day
IDR 17,000,000 – IDR 20,700,000across 3 centres pricing in Indonesian Rupiahfrom ≈ $947
THB 60,000across 2 centres pricing in Thai Bahtfrom ≈ $1,790
One centre publishes a price in Philippine Peso.
  • Tech AsiaPhilippines
    TDI Advanced TrimixTDI
    ₱60,000
    total

Same tier, agency not stated

4 centres

These centres publish a price for Hypoxic / Advanced Trimix, but their own wording does not say which agency's certification it buys — many teach several and name the card only once you enquire, and some price one course for either agency. The figure is comparable; the certification is not identified, so we do not guess at one.

THB 60,000across 2 centres pricing in Thai Bahtfrom ≈ $1,790
One centre publishes a price in Euro.
One centre publishes a price in US Dollar.

These prices are not like-for-like. Two centres can charge very differently for the same certification because they include different things. One price may cover twinsets, stages, deco gas and cylinder rental for every training dive, a dedicated classroom for the theory, boat or transport to the site, and the agency's registration and materials; another may be tuition only, with all of that charged separately — or the other way round, with a centre bundling in extras the first leaves out. Class size, whether the course is one-to-one, and how many days are allowed for it move the figure too. Check what each centre's price includes before comparing them, and confirm with the centre before booking.

Consumables are usually extra. Sorb, helium, O₂ and other fills, park and cenote fees, certification fees and rental are commonly charged on top.

Packages combining several certifications, upgrades from an existing one, and open-ended day rates are excluded — none of them is the standalone price of this course, and including them would move the figures away from what a new student can actually book.

Prerequisites

PADI Tec 50 Diver OR PADI Tec Trimix 65 Diver, 150 logged dives, 18 years old

Standards

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

Plan and execute dives as deep as 90m/300ft; manage complex multi-gas trimix systems; calculate hypoxic and normoxic bailout gases; handle up to four stage/deco cylinders; execute extended decompression procedures with multiple gases

Instructors Teaching This Course

Dive Centres Offering This Course

We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.

Common questions about PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver

How much does PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver cost?

Published prices for PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver range across 8 centres in the TecDiveTools directory — roughly US$500 to US$5,650 at current exchange rates. In each centre's own currency: THB 50,000–80,000 (3 centres), $1,590–$2,000 (2 centres), €1,275–€5,000 (2 centres) and ₱34,000 (1 centre). Prices differ mainly in what they include, so compare the inclusions before comparing the numbers. Prices were last checked in September 2026.

How long does PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver take?

Between 3 and 8 days, based on the durations 3 centres publish for it. The time depends on the centre's schedule, weather, and how quickly the required skills are demonstrated — agencies set a minimum number of dives, not a fixed number of days.

What are the prerequisites for PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver?

PADI TecRec's standards require: PADI Tec 50 Diver OR PADI Tec Trimix 65 Diver, 150 logged dives, 18 years old.

What is the minimum age for PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver?

PADI TecRec's standards state: 18 years old.

What does PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver training involve?

According to PADI TecRec's published standards: Plan and execute dives as deep as 90m/300ft; manage complex multi-gas trimix systems; calculate hypoxic and normoxic bailout gases; handle up to four stage/deco cylinders; execute extended decompression procedures with multiple gases.

What is the equivalent of PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver in other agencies?

At the same tier in TecDiveTools' cross-agency comparison: TDI Advanced Trimix, PSAI Explorer Trimix, SSI XR Hypoxic Trimix, RAID Hypoxic Trimix and IANTD Trimix Diver. They cover comparable training, but each agency sets its own standards, depth limits and certification card, so they are comparable rather than interchangeable — check which one your next course accepts.

TDI Advanced TrimixPSAI Explorer TrimixSSI XR Hypoxic TrimixRAID Hypoxic TrimixIANTD Trimix Diver

Where can I take PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver?

3 dive centres and 3 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver, in Thailand and Indonesia. Each is listed further up this page.

Does the price of PADI TecRec Tec Trimix Diver include gas and equipment?

Not always — it varies by centre. Helium, certification fees, equipment rental and boat or site fees are commonly charged on top of the course price. Each centre's price list on TecDiveTools shows what it notes as included.

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