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React Right is SSI's emergency first responder course and provides the knowledge and practical skills to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible course, you can choose your subject areas, such as initial assessment, first aid, CPR and stabilization techniques. You will learn more about administering emergency oxygen and using the defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theory and practical exercise scenarios, this course will give you important tools and confidence to provide emergency assistance. Once certified, you will be able to act as a first aider, administer first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support. Earn your SSI React Right Specialty certification and help other divers in need. Start your SSI React Right Specialty course today!

The SSI Open Water Instructor is the most important step in a dive professional's career, as it includes the qualification to train new divers independently.An Open Water Instructor must inspire and motivate new divers and develop their diving experience so that they become enthusiastic divers in the long term. The Instructor Training Course (ITC) will expand your sales and industry knowledge and improve your training skills. You will be trained in professional presentation and sales techniques through workshops and practical applications. It is your chance to learn how to offer divers a special experience: "The Ultimate Dive Experience".During the Instructor Training Course, candidates experience a program that has proven itself over decades. It scores points for quality and challenges. The program is constantly being developed so that it always meets the current requirements of the industry. It ensures that SSI Dive Professionals are equipped with the right skills and the necessary knowledge.Open Water Instructor (OWI)After successfully completing the Dive Control Specialist course, you can attend the Instructor Training course. Together with a successful Instructor Evaluation you will become an Open Water Instructor. You can now train and certify Open Water Divers and Advanced Open Water Divers, among others.

Lost items are now a thing of the past with the SSI Search & Recovery Specialty course. In this fascinating course you will learn all the skills you need to safely and confidently conduct search and recovery dives. You will learn how to use search patterns, special dive plans and underwater communication skills and practice using special equipment such as lift bags, lines and reels. By developing your search techniques and practicing search procedures in a dive team, you will become a confident search and rescue diver during this course. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Search & Recovery Specialty certification.

TÜV Compressed Air CylindersAll diving and compressed air cylinders must be presented for inspection every 30 months. This also applies to aluminum and steel cylinders. To help you understand how an inspection is conducted at our facility, we’ve summarized the process below. Perform a visual inspection of the tank (external condition, compliance)Disassembling the Cylinder (Valve and Accessories)Testing the valve for proper function and complianceInclude the technical specifications of the tankWeighingInspect internal condition; clean interior if necessaryInternal inspection: examination of the internal condition by an expertFor strength testing, fill the cylinder with “test water,” mount the cylinder on the testing device, and observe at test pressure; release the pressure; remove the cylinder from the testing device; empty the cylinder; and dry thoroughly on the drying rack.Reinstall the valve and accessoriesApply the inspection stickers provided by DEKRARegulatorThe regulators are completely disassembled for servicing.Fixed components are cleaned in an ultrasonic bath, and all replaceable or defective partsare being changed.Only original parts and maintenance kits are used for this purpose.The final exam and test report are completed using our Pressure Guard test bench.and created.

Start today - You must be a Divemaster or equivalent to participate in SSI's 3-level instructor training program. The training begins with participation in the combination Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course, accompanied by Digital Learning. After successfully completing the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will take part in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training entitles you to independently teach various SSI key programs such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. If you want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between the training courses, you can also complete the 3 parts in individual steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at your own pace and with a flexible schedule.

With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor by your side, you can dive carefree in confined water and experience the magic of scuba diving. By the end of this short course, you'll have earned your SSI Try Scuba Recognition Card and can't wait for your next dive. Because there are still countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

Skill Update Program for Certified Divers: Putting your safety first It's a simple but undeniable fact: in an emergency, you can only master what you practice and use regularly. For divers, this can become a serious problem, as many skills learned in the Open Water Diver (OWD) or Stress and Rescue (S&R) course are often not practiced after completing these courses. Ask yourself the following question: When was the last time you practiced an emergency ascent? Your answer is most likely: on the OWD or S&R course. We want to offer an update/refresher before the start of the new summer season, which is aimed at experienced divers to refresh various essential skills. Our program includes: 1. basic skills review: We will review all relevant skills from the OWD and S&R course to ensure that you have mastered the basic diving techniques and are able to operate safely underwater. For example: all emergency ascents, rescuing unconscious divers, diving without a mask or changing masks... 2. additional skills according to DAN statistics: The DAN statistics list certain factors and diving skills that are consistently involved in injuries and fatalities. We have integrated the most common factors as additional skills to ensure that you can dive safely underwater. Prerequisites for participation: You should have successfully completed the OWD and S&R course in order to participate in our skill update program. If you have not yet completed the S&R course but would still like to refresh your skills, please do not hesitate to contact us. If the demand is high enough, we will set up a separate course. Your safety and confidence in your skills are our top priority. Sign up for our skills update program today and make sure you stay in control in any diving situation.

Who's up for an after work dive? We meet at the base from 5 pm. Bring something to grill and dishes.... KEIN EINWEG !!!! Everyone will find a buddy here

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and experience perfect dives. Buoyancy is one of the most important diving skills, but any experienced diver will tell you that perfecting it takes time. In this course, you will learn advanced buoyancy skills and techniques to help you master your buoyancy faster. By improving your water position and optimizing your buoyancy control, you can reduce your air consumption and increase your bottom times. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills to protect the underwater world that can always be used. At the end of the program you will receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. Well-balanced, you will soon be gliding calmly through the water, taking the underwater photos you've always dreamed of, or simply enjoying the weightlessness.

Night dives require very different skills than daylight dives. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty course is the best way to learn all about night diving and practice the techniques required to make you a safe and confident night diver. This course will give you all the knowledge and skills to dive safely and relaxed at night or in limited visibility conditions. In a balanced mix of online learning and open water dives, you will learn how to use special equipment, the correct entry and exit techniques and how to communicate with your dive buddy at night and in limited visibility. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification and be ready to dive into the dark with confidence.

Night diving in the lake can be an exciting and unique experience as it shows a different side of the underwater world and offers the opportunity to observe nocturnal creatures. Divers can experience familiar dive sites from a new perspective and enjoy the fascination of darkness with the illumination of dive lights. Here are some reasons why night diving in the lake can be appealing: New perspective on the underwater world: The underwater landscape appears in a different light at night and familiar places can be discovered in a completely new way. Observation of nocturnal animals: Many marine animals are active at night and can be observed hunting or in their hiding places, which often remain hidden during the day. Fascination of darkness: The atmosphere of darkness, interrupted only by the dive light, can be very impressive. Sea glow: In some waters you can experience the phenomenon of sea glow, when plankton is stimulated to glow by movement. Challenge and adventure: Night diving can be an exciting challenge that requires new skills and provides a sense of adventure. Important tips for night divers: Good preparation: Good diving equipment, especially a powerful diving torch, and sound training are essential for night diving. Special courses: It is advisable to complete a night diving course to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for safe and relaxed diving at night. Restricted visibility: Special care must be taken when visibility is restricted, and the knowledge gained from the special course "Night diving and restricted visibility" is an advantage. Buddy system: Diving in a team is particularly important when night diving so that you can support each other and help each other in an emergency. Night diving in the lake can be an unforgettable experience if you take the necessary precautions and adapt to the special features of this type of diving.

The SSI Basic Diver course teaches you the skills and knowledge to dive with an SSI Professional to a depth of 12 meters. It's a great way to discover even more of the underwater world on your way to becoming a diver. If you decide to take the next step in your diving adventure within 6 months and complete a Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver course, your Basic Diver course will be fully credited.

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The Try Sidemount price will be credited towards the full course. New from 2026 at Kosie's Dive: Sidemount trial diving! Would you like to experience more freedom of movement underwater, a better water position and a new diving sensation? Then try sidemount. The modern way to dive! At Kosie's Dive in Schwerin, you can get to know this exciting technique in an uncomplicated way. What you can expect: - Introduction to the sidemount system and its advantages - Instruction in equipment & configuration - Guided dive in the pool or confined open water - Supervision by a certified sidemount instructor - Complete rental equipment included For whom? For certified divers from OWD, technology fans, comfort lovers and all curious adventurers.