Becoming a PADI Tec 40 Instructor marks your transition from diver to educator in the world of technical diving — where precision, discipline, and adventure meet.
This course introduces you to the art of teaching tec diving safely and effectively, opening the door for your students to experience the thrill of deep exploration, decompression diving, and advanced gas planning.
As a Tec 40 Instructor, you’ll be qualified to:
- Conduct PADI Discover Tec programs
- Teach PADI Tec Basics
- Teach the PADI Tec 40 Diver course
You can also expand your expertise to become a PADI Tec 40 Trimix Instructor, enabling you to teach trimix diving up to 40 meters / 130 feet and introduce divers to advanced gas blending and planning techniques.
Why Train at DiveCampus
DiveCampus is recognized across the region as a center of excellence for technical and instructor-level training. With world-class facilities in Dubai and Khorfakkan, we offer the perfect combination of classroom precision, confined training control, and open-water realism in some of the UAE’s most pristine dive environments.
-
Elite training environment: DiveCampus is led by PADI TecRec Instructor Trainer and Co-Founder Islam Etman, one of the region’s most accomplished technical educators.
-
Exclusive locations: Train in the region’s largest indoor DiveTank in Dubai or experience the best proximity to top dive sites in Khorfakkan. DiveCampus serves as the UAE’s dedicated hub for Instructor Development in both recreational and technical diving.
-
Hands-on mentoring: Courses are limited in size to ensure individual attention and skill mastery.
-
Safety and conservation first: As the Dubai and Northern Emirates’ first PADI Eco Center, DiveCampus integrates environmental awareness and responsible exploration into every training program.
Train with Islam Etman
Islam Etman brings over a decade of professional diving experience and an exceptional teaching philosophy that blends precision, calmness, and a deep understanding of diver psychology.
A PADI Master Instructor, PADI Freedive Instructor, and PADI TecRec Instructor Trainer, Islam is among the few instructors globally certified to teach such a wide range of PADI specialties — including Full Face Mask, Self-Reliant, Tec Sidemount, Dive Propulsion Vehicle (DPV), Dry Suit, and Trimix Diving.
His training style emphasizes:
-
Progressive skill development – building mastery step-by-step through real-world scenarios.
-
Confidence through competence – creating divers who don’t just follow procedures, but understand the “why” behind every action.
-
Leadership by example – mentoring instructors to adopt professional standards rooted in safety, environmental respect, and continuous growth.
Training under Islam’s mentorship is more than earning a certification — it’s about developing the mindset and habits that define a true technical diver and educator.
Strong Support Staff
All Tec courses conducted by Islam are supported by Tec Trimix Instructor and PADI Course Director Sneha Shetty, who brings extensive experience in instructor development and technical diver training.
Her expertise ensures smooth coordination, in-water assistance, and uncompromising safety — providing the best instructor-to-student ratio in the region. This allows candidates to focus fully on mastering complex skills in a structured, professional, and encouraging environment.
Entry Requirements
To enroll in the Tec 40 Instructor course, you must hold:
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (or higher)
- PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty Instructor
- PADI Deep Diver Specialty Instructor
- PADI Tec 45 Diver certification
- Minimum 25 EANx dives deeper than 30 m / 100 ft
- Minimum 10 decompression dives using full technical equipment
Before submitting your application, you must also have:
- Certified at least 25 divers (no more than five without dives or from PADI Seal Team programs)
- Logged 20 decompression dives
- Completed a PADI Tec 40 Instructor course or qualifying equivalent
- Passed the PADI Tec 40 Instructor Exam within 12 months of application
(Equivalent technical ratings from other recognized agencies may apply. Contact us for a complimentary consultation to verify your eligibility.)
Tec 40 Trimix Instructor Option
Advance your career further by becoming a PADI Tec 40 Trimix Instructor, extending your scope to helium-based diving and advanced gas management.
Prerequisites:
- Tec 50 Trimix Diver (or higher) certification
- Minimum 10 trimix dives
- Successful completion of the Tec Diver Trimix Instructor Course and Exam
Teaching authorization:
PADI Tec 40 Trimix Instructors can conduct:
- Discover Tec
- PADI Tec Basics
- PADI Tec 40 Diver
- PADI Tec 40 Trimix Diver
What's not included:
- Nitrox, O2 & Trimix Fills
- Redundancy Equipments/Accessories
- PADI Fees (payable directly to PADI)
Equipment Requirement:
We provide the standard set up as part of the course - So Backplate-Doubles/Sidemount BCD, Twin Regulators, Stage Regulators, Wetsuit, Mask, Tanks, Weights are included in the course price.
Note however Accessories/Equipments for redundancy are not included and can be rented or purchased during the course - you need: 2 x mask, 2 x cutting tool, 1 orange and 1 yellow SMB, 1 wet note OR 1 arm slate, 2 x Dive Computer, 1 x Lift Bag, 60m Spool.
To store all of this equipment you will need your own Tec Shorts, these are not available on rent and need to be purchased.
Mandatory Medical Statement:
All technical diving instructor candidate are required to provide a Diver Medical Statement signed by a physician within the past 12 months stating you are fit to dive
Start Your Technical Instructor Journey
The UAE is rapidly emerging as a global hub for advanced diving and exploration — and DiveCampus is leading the charge.
Train with Islam Etman, one of the region’s most accomplished technical educators, and take your professional journey to the next level of diving education and leadership.
