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Tek Lite Essentials Diver
Intermediate technical diving to depths up to 132 fsw (40 msw) focusing on foundational technical skills without engagement in actual decompression diving. Teaches buoyancy control, trim, propulsion techniques, gear configuration, and team situational awareness. Gateway to full Technical Diver certification.
Centres that teach this course
2 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 15,000total
- THB 9,500total
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
Minimum 15 years old (with parental authorization) or 18 years old independently. IANTD Open Water Diver (or equivalent) plus minimum 25 logged dives. Preferred but not required: Advanced EANx Diver certification.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Mexico
Thailand
United States
Dive Centres Offering This Course
Mexico
Thailand
Indonesia
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 IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver
How much does IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver cost?
Published prices for IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver range across 2 centres in the TecDiveTools directory. That is THB 9,500–15,000 (2 centres). 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 IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver take?
3 days, based on the durations 1 centre publishes 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 IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver?
IANTD's standards require: Minimum 15 years old (with parental authorization) or 18 years old independently. IANTD Open Water Diver (or equivalent) plus minimum 25 logged dives. Preferred but not required: Advanced EANx Diver certification.
What is the minimum age for IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 15 years old (with parental authorization) or 18 years old independently.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver?
IANTD's standards state: IANTD Open Water Diver (or equivalent) plus minimum 25 logged dives.
Where can I take IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver?
25 dive centres and 36 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver, in Mexico, Thailand, the United States and Indonesia. Each is listed further up this page.
Does the price of IANTD Tek Lite Essentials Diver include gas and equipment?
Not always — it varies by centre. 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.