PADI Tec 40 Instructor Course in Malta – with Course Director Chris Heitkemper

Take the First Step into PADI TecRec Instructor Training

The PADI Tec 40 Instructor Course is your gateway to teaching entry-level technical diving.

Taught by PADI Course Director Chris Heitkemper at Starfish Diving Malta, this three-day program prepares you to introduce divers to the exciting world of technical exploration.

It’s the ideal first step for instructors who want to expand their teaching range and start guiding students into deeper, more advanced diving.

What Is the PADI Tec 40 Instructor Course?

This course introduces you to the standards, structure, and philosophy of the PADI TecRec program. You’ll learn how to teach the PADI Tec 40 Diver Course, the foundation of technical diver training. Through a combination of classroom sessions, confined water teaching, and open water presentations, you’ll develop the knowledge and confidence to train divers in safe, limited decompression diving.

Under the mentorship of Chris Heitkemper, you’ll gain real-world teaching experience and learn how to manage technical dive training safely and efficiently. Every session focuses on building your instructional skills while maintaining precise safety protocols.

What You Will Learn

• How to organise and conduct the PADI Tec 40 Diver Course

• How to evaluate student performance during theory and in-water sessions

• Techniques for managing gas planning, equipment setup, and limited decompression scenarios

• How to supervise and assist divers during practical training

• Best practices for risk management, safety, and dive emergency response

Course Prerequisites

• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)

• PADI Deep Diver Instructor

• PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor

• PADI Tec 45 Diver certification

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Valid diving medical signed by a physician within 12 months

Tec 40 Instructor Course Duration and Price

• Duration: 3 days

• Includes: Training dives, exam, assist, standard gases, twinset, stages, weights, and land transport

• Excludes: Manuals, logbook, personal Tec equipment, dive supplements, and PADI application fees

All sessions are conducted personally by Course Director Chris Heitkemper, ensuring premium-level training and mentoring.

Why Train with Starfish Diving Malta?

Starfish Diving Malta offers the perfect environment for technical instructor training. With world-class wrecks, calm conditions, and professional facilities, it’s an ideal location to gain experience. Under Chris Heitkemper’s guidance, you’ll receive personalised instruction designed to help you progress confidently through the TecRec system.

What’s Next?

After qualifying as a Tec 40 Instructor, continue your professional growth with:

• PADI Tec 45 Instructor – Teach deeper dives with accelerated decompression

• PADI Tec 40 + 45 Instructor Combo – Combine both instructor ratings for maximum value

• PADI Tec 40, 45 and 50 Instructor Course – Become a full TecRec Instructor in one program

Not Included in Price

PADI Tec Diver Course Instructor and Slates (Not included in course price)

Ready to start your journey as a PADI Tec 40 Instructor under the guidance of Chris Heitkemper?

Contact Starfish Diving Malta today to reserve your place on the next course.