Shark Ecology

Would you like to experience the fascination of diving for yourself and immerse yourself in a whole new world?Then our introductory dive at the Esslingen Diving Center is just right for you.It offers you the perfect opportunity to get to know scuba diving in a relaxed atmosphere—no prior experience required. In our on-site diving tower, we’ll guide you step by step through the basics of scuba diving.Our experienced instructors take plenty of time right from the start to answer your questions and explain the most important basics—from proper breathing technique to equalizing pressure. You’ll then receive a briefing on the equipment and the dive procedure before entering the water with the group.In the protected environment of our dive tower, you’ll experience what your first breaths underwater and weightlessness feel like. You’ll also practice your first skills from the Open Water Diver course—such as clearing your mask and controlling your buoyancy—always under the safe supervision of our instructors. This way, you can find out if diving could become your new hobby.Our introductory dive sessions always take place on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in our 6-meter-deep pool.Please book your appointment on our website.We also offer introductory dives with flexible scheduling, either alone or in pairs.Feel free to visit our website at www.tsc-esslingen.de

Dive longer and safer with Enriched Air Nitrox. Learn about the benefits of Enriched Air Nitrox, discover everything you need to know about planning and safely conducting dives with reduced nitrogen content, and practice hands-on gas analysis on-site. The knowledge you gain opens up new possibilities for diving and provides additional comfort and safety underwater.Course Structure and Content: Independent study of the theory in the SSI Online Training, including a final test 1 Theory Unit Gas Analysis*SSI Digital Kit not included in the price

This specialty course provides you with the knowledge and advanced skills you need to navigate safely and confidently underwater. You will learn the correct use of the compass, natural navigation techniques, estimating distances, leaving and returning to a given point and simple navigation patterns. You will also learn how to combine navigation techniques to optimize your diving experience. All of this will sharpen your underwater observation skills, increase your diving safety and help you get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

As a deep diver, you have the unique opportunity to explore some of the world's best dive sites and most popular marine life. There is so much waiting for you in the deep blue sea. In a balanced combination of theory sessions and open water dives, the SSI Deep Diving Specialty course will teach you everything you need for dives between 18 and 40 meters. You will learn how to plan and safely conduct your deep diving adventures and how to get the most out of your deep dives with the help of dive computers and gas consumption calculations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore the most beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for other advanced training courses, making it the next logical step in your diving education.

Experience comfort and safety while diving in cold waters with the SSI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course. Learn about the benefits and proper use of a dry suit, discover different suit types, valves, undersuits, and compatible accessories, and deepen your knowledge of maintenance and care. In pool and open-water sessions, you’ll practice all the relevant skills in a realistic setting to ensure relaxed dives even in cold water.Course Structure and Content: Independent study of the theory in the SSI Online Training, including a final test1 theory session 1 pool session 2 open-water dives*SSI Digital Kit not included in the price

Improve your buoyancy and body position in the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty course. Learn advanced buoyancy control techniques as well as specialized finning techniques to protect the underwater world. Upon successful completion, you will receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification.Course Structure and Content: Independent study of the theory in the SSI Online Training, including a final test (25 questions) 1 theory session 2 pool sessions*SSI Digital Kit not included in the course price

The SSI React Course is a training program for first responders and laypeople, providing the necessary knowledge and practical skills to respond appropriately in a medical emergency. Course content includes: Initial AssessmentFirst aid for common injuries (fractures, cuts, burns, etc.)Shock treatmentCPRStabilization techniquesYou will also learn how to administer emergency oxygen as a first responder or layperson in the event of a diving accident and how to properly use an AED. The course is a combination of online training, theory, and practical scenarios.If you wish to participate in a Stress & Rescue course, proof of training in first aid and CPR is required. The React Right certification (combined course covering AED, CPR, FA, and O2) is recognized as proof of such training. The certification is valid for 2 years. After this period expires, you should complete a refresher course in your own best interest.SSI Dive Professionals must complete this refresher course (AED, CPR, FA, O2) every 2 years to maintain their active status.*SSI Digital Kit not included in the price

Der Auffrischungskurs (Scuba Skills Update = SSU) richtet sich an Taucher, die bereits ein Open Water Diver oder ein äquivalentes Brevet besitzen und längere Zeit nicht mehr aktiv waren. Der Kurs eignet sich auch hervorragend als Urlaubsvorbereitungs-Kurs, um gut vorbereitet in den Urlaub zu starten. In der Pool-Einheit in unserem Tauchturm werden die wichtigsten Skills (Fertigkeiten) aus dem Open Water Divers Kurs (z. B. Masken-Übungen, Tarierung, Boje setzen etc.) unter professioneller Anleitung eines Instructors wiederholt.Kursablauf und InhalteEigenständiges Durcharbeiten der Theorie im SSI Online-Training1 Theorie-Einheit1 Pool-Einheit*SSI digital Kit nicht im Kurspreis enthalten

Learning how to plan a dive using a dive table provides a basic understanding of decompression theory. However, most dives are not classic rectangular profiles (as calculated using a dive table), but rather so-called multilevel dives (dives with varying depth levels). Nowadays, divers generally no longer use dive tables for planning and conducting their dives. Modern dive computers with many useful features make dive planning and execution simpler and safer, provided they are used correctly by divers. The “Computer Diving” specialty course offers you an interesting insight into the world of dive computers and various calculation models.Course Structure and Content:Independent study of the theory in the SSI online training, including a final test1 theory unit*SSI Digital Kit not included in the price

A comprehensive knowledge of diving theory is just as valuable as the proper handling of diving equipment. Diving is more fun and safer when you know more about it. The Science of Diving program covers all areas of diving theory in a detailed and comprehensive manner. Course content includes: Physics PhysiologyDecompression TheoryUnderwater EnvironmentDiving equipment.Whether you simply want to expand your knowledge or are planning to become a dive professional, the Science of Diving specialty course is the right choice for you.Course Structure and Content:Independent study of the theory in the SSI online training, including a final test3 theory units*SSI Digital Kit not included in the price

Discover the fascinating world of sharks and their ecological importance in the SSI Shark Ecology Specialty course. Learn the proper behavior during shark encounters, analyze typical accident scenarios, and discover why sharks are indispensable to our oceans. The knowledge you gain will enhance your diving experience and ensure you interact responsibly with these impressive animals. Course Structure and Content:Independent study of the theory in the SSI Online Training, including a final test (25 questions) 1 theory unit*SSI Digital Kit not included in the course price

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

As part of the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) program, you’ll complete a total of five adventure dives from five different SSI specialty courses. The AOWD course includes the mandatory specialty dives in Deep Diving and Underwater Navigation, as well as a specialty dive in Perfect Buoyancy, Computer Diving, and Night/Low Visibility (in our AOWD course, a low-visibility dive—not a traditional night dive—is conducted).Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the globally recognized SSI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, which qualifies you to dive to depths of up to 30 meters.Course Structure and Content:Independent study of the theory covering the five topics listed above in the SSI online training, including Final Test 1Introductory Evening 5 open-water dives spread over two days of divingCourse times: 1. Course Date (Day of the Week) 6:30 p.m. to approx. 8:00 p.m.:Introductions & Fitting of Rental Equipment 2nd and 3rd course dates (Saturday and Sunday) Open-water dives (7:30 a.m. to approx. 6:30 p.m.)Included Services- Detailed briefings for each of the five specialty dives-Practical Training (5 open-water dives with an instructor)-Tanks and weights- Course-specific rental equipment (compass, dive computer, underwater light)-Digital Diving License*SSI Digital Kit not included in the price

This certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to become a qualified diver on an adventure that will last a lifetime. The combination of personalized instruction and practical training sessions ensures that you gain the skills and experience of a confident, safe diver. In our compact course, the theory and pool sessions are designed to help you achieve your Open Water certification within three intensive weekends, without compromising on the quality of your training.

What should you do if something is wrong with your dive buddy? How should you respond if your buddy becomes stressed underwater? How can you help a diver who is physically exhausted, both underwater and on the surface? How can you safely reach the surface with another diver in an out-of-air situation? There are numerous stressful situations that can be resolved with quick and correct action before something worse happens. The Diver Stress & Rescue course was developed to help you master such situations. In this course, your attention will be fully focused for the first time on your dive buddy and on preventing, recognizing, and resolving problems both above and below the water. The course includes both theoretical and practical training sessions in the pool and in open water.Certification requires proof of training in first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), AED use, and emergency oxygen administration (O2 Provider). Both training certificates must not be more than two years old. If you cannot provide proof of these certifications, we recommend that you enroll in our SSI React Right course. This course covers all the training content required for the Stress & Rescue certification.If you already have a current certificate for first aid/CPR/AED training (e.g., from the German Red Cross, Johanniter, etc.), you can complete the remaining O² component with us as part of the Stress & Rescue course for an additional fee of €29. Please arrange a date for this in advance via email.Course Structure and Content:Independent study of the theory in the SSI Online Training, including a final test1 theory session 3 pool sessions 3 open-water dives*SSI Digital Kit not included in the course price