PADI Tec 50 Course – Master Deep Technical Diving in Malta

The PADI Tec 50 course is the final step in the Tec Deep Diver program, designed for divers ready to push beyond recreational limits. Completing this course certifies you as a competent technical diver capable of planning and executing complex dives to a maximum depth of 50 metres. Malta’s deep waters provide the perfect environment for this advanced training, allowing you to gain real-world experience in challenging dive conditions. The course builds on what you’ve learned in PADI Tec 45 and introduces more sophisticated dive planning, equipment handling, and emergency management techniques.

What’s Involved?

Throughout the PADI Tec 50 course, you’ll perform actual decompression dives using enriched air nitrox and/or oxygen for accelerated decompression. You’ll learn to use technical diving equipment, including two stage/decompression cylinders, to safely manage extended dive profiles. The course includes practical sessions where you’ll apply advanced decompression theory, dive planning, and gas management techniques using desktop decompression software. By the end of the course, you’ll be qualified to make technical decompression dives independently, opening the door to more challenging diving expeditions in Malta and beyond.

Certification Benefits

With a PADI Tec 50 certification, you can dive to depths of up to 50 metres using a technical configuration setup. You’ll be able to handle two stage bottles with up to 100% oxygen for accelerated decompression, giving you the skills needed to explore deeper and more complex dive sites.

Duration

The course typically spans 3-4 days, allowing for intensive training that fits into a standard holiday in Malta. This timeframe ensures you gain sufficient hands-on experience while enjoying the beauty of Malta’s underwater landscapes.

PADI Tec 50 Requirements

• PADI Tec 45 certification (or equivalent)
• PADI Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 100 logged dives, including 12 on enriched air deeper than 18 metres and 10 dives deeper than 30 metres
• 18 years or older
• Valid medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months

Price Includes

• Hire of twinset, stages, and weights
• Gases as per course outline
• Instruction and certification
• Land transport to dive sites

What’s Not Included?

• Manuals and logbooks
• Personal tec diving equipment
• Additional dive supplements

Upgrade Option: Tec 50 Trimix

Take your technical diving skills further with the Tec 50 Trimix upgrade. This option allows you to dive with a trimix blend, which includes up to 40% helium. Using trimix significantly reduces gas density and narcosis, making your deep dives safer and more manageable. The Tec 50 Trimix upgrade prepares you for even more advanced technical dives, such as those covered in the PADI Tec Trimix 65 and PADI Tec Trimix Diver courses. It’s an excellent choice for divers looking to expand their technical diving horizons even further.

Learning Materials

Before starting the PADI Tec 50 course, ensure you have the PADI Tec 50 Deep Diver eLearning and any other required materials mentioned by your instructor.

These resources are crucial for your success in the course but are not included in the course fee. You will need to purchase them separately.

Consider This

If you’re researching the technical diving pathway, the PADI Tec 40, 45, and 50 combo is your best option. This combination course offers a comprehensive and structured approach to technical diving. It’s ideal for divers who want to progress smoothly from recreational diving into advanced technical levels.

Completing all three courses together ensures a consistent learning experience, saving you both time and money.