Frequently Asked Questions

First you will need to register at the ProTec Member Area. It is an easy and very quick procedure. In order to complete the registration you will need a valid e-mail address, your personal data and proof of your diving experience (certification course card) if you already have some experience.

Through this registration you will become a member of the ProTec organization and you will get direct access to the certification course enrollments. You will be able to see all certification courses you are entitled to apply for, depending on your previous experience. Moreover you can choose the ProTec Center that you prefer.

  • First of all you will have to register at ProTec Member Area. It is easy and very quick procedure. In order to complete the registration you will need a valid e-mail address, your personal data and the proof of your diving experience (certification course card).
  • After the registration process is competed you will see what courses are available specifically for your diving level.
  • Based on your choice you will be able to find a ProTec center and apply for your course application directly

You can write us an e-mail or call us within our office hours. Depending on your location you can contact the ProTec representative responsible for your area.

First you have to be registered in the ProTec member area. The electronic dive card (ProTec Smart Card) is synchronized with the member area database and shows the current status. A QR code that is displayed on the smart card for each certification refers to an additional online check (ID-Card Validation) that can also be accessed via the website. In addition, each user’s current status of valid certifications is displayed in the member area.

Note: If you have ProTec diving certificates from before 2020, these older certificates cannot be confirmed until you are registered in the current Member Area. In order to transfer your older certifications to the new registration, you must register as the holder of an existing ProTec certification. Otherwise you will get a new number and your previous ProTec certifications will not be assigned to you.

Your ProTec certification card is your identity in the scuba diving world. With your ProTec certification card you can verify yourself as a diver as well as prove your scuba diving level in the diving centers all over the world.

To replace your diving card please contact us specifying the reason of card replacement and your personal details.

Apnea divers known as free divers take a breath on the surface and dive while holding their breath under water without using a SCUBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus). Scuba divers on the other hand use tanks filled with a gas mixture to dive under water.

The recreational scuba diving allows to directly ascent to the surface, where as technical diving includes decompression stops during your ascent. Technical diving involves diving in overhead environment such as cave and wreck diving where a lot of planning is needed.

Of course it would be recommended for your own safety to refresh your knowledge after having a long pause from diving. Please contact your ProTec diving center or your ProTec Instructor to get more information on refresher course.

Unlike the Professional (Instructor or Instructor Trainer) licenses, the Diver licenses do not have an expiry date. That means as soon as you have completed your certification course and have obtained your diving card you are entitled to dive regardless when your certification was made. However, in order to increase your confidence and safety, the refresher course would be recommended. Please contact your Dive center directly for further details on the refresher course.

Refresher courses are being directly offered at ProTec dive centers. Please get in touch with your ProTec diving center to get more detailed information.

ProRecTec was an attempt (in 2019) by a few people to copy ProTec. ProTec successfully stopped this project completely in court with a court order. ProRecTec no longer exists. All relevant cards from ProRecTec are invalid. We have instructed our ProTec diving instructors to offer owners of ProRecTec cards a Crossover, whereby suitability must of course be checked according to ProTec standards.

It would be recommended to have your own fins, snorkel and a swimming mask as those necessary diving items require your individual fit.