Specialty Instructor Navigation

As a dry suit diver you can dive warm and comfortable in cold waters all year round. Only dry suit diving opens up the special underwater landscapes of cold water to you: dives on the icebergs in the remote Arctic or fascinating places teeming with life despite the cold. Dry suits are also great if you dive several times a day. Instead of struggling to get out of the cold, wet wetsuit each time, the dry suit diver simply leaves his suit on. The best way to dry suit dive is the SSI Dry Suit Diver Specialty course. Here you will gain the necessary knowledge and learn all the skills to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. This includes how to use the special equipment and how to deal with difficult situations and problems with the dry suit. At the end of the course you will receive the SSI Dry Suit Diving 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.

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.

Independent Diving This course is designed for experienced divers who wish to develop their underwater independence and dive safely without a buddy. The course provides the necessary knowledge, skills and mental preparation to plan, conduct and complete dives independently, with a central focus on risk management, redundant equipment, advanced dive planning and the safe handling of potential emergency situations without the immediate assistance of a buddy. You will learn to precisely calculate your gas supply, manage failures and make informed decisions underwater. The training combines theoretical content with practical open water dives in which you will train independent procedures under the supervision of a diving instructor and significantly increase your personal safety. The aim is to develop a high level of control, self-confidence and responsibility when diving. After successful completion, you will be certified to dive alone, provided this is permitted locally and the conditions allow it.

With the SSI Try Scuba course you can experience your first unforgettable breaths underwater. With an instructor at your side, you can dive in confined water without any worries and experience the magic of scuba diving. At the end of this short course, you will have earned your SSI Try Scuba certification card and can hardly wait for your next dive. Because there are countless diving adventures waiting for you and this course is just the beginning. Start today!

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.

This course is based on the use of trimix as a breathing gas and is designed to reduce the likelihood of inert gas narcosis and increase diving safety. An "air" option in the course is available for those areas where helium is not available. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using trimix and nitrox mixtures with up to 100% oxygen for accelerated decompression.

SSI River Diving Instructor Seminar In this seminar, prospective SSI Specialty Instructors learn how to professionally plan, structure and teach the Specialty River Diving course. The focus is on didactic implementation, risk management and the professional organization of river diving courses. You will deepen your knowledge of current dynamics, hazard analysis, site assessment and entry and exit concepts and learn how to effectively convey this content to students. In addition, training standards, briefings, debriefings and safety protocols are covered in accordance with SSI guidelines. Practical exercises in the river allow you to refine demonstration skills and realistically practice typical course situations. Upon completion, you will be able to conduct river diving courses safely, in a structured manner and at a high professional level. The following topics are covered: Theory teaching sample Practical teaching sample Teaching techniques Program-specific skills Digital learning materials * The Divecorner diving school of Adventure Sports AG has the necessary official permits and experience to ensure that dives in the High Rhine can be conducted safely and responsibly, as otherwise there is a year-round ban on diving in the High Rhine.

River diving River diving is one of the most challenging and fascinating disciplines in recreational diving. In the river diving course, you will learn to dive safely and in a controlled manner in flowing waters and to correctly assess the special conditions of rivers. You will be introduced to the planning and execution of river dives and familiarize yourself with current techniques, entry and exit strategies and the right equipment. A special focus is placed on safety, teamwork and the efficient handling of natural obstacles such as rocks, edges or varying visibility. The course combines theory with practical dives in the river and provides you with the necessary know-how to use the current not as a risk but as a controllable element. After completing the course, you will be able to safely plan and carry out river dives - a real adventure away from classic dive sites. Course content Special features and risks of river diving Current science and dive planning Entry and exit techniques in the river Buoyancy control and moving in the current Emergency and safety procedures * The Divecorner diving school of Adventure Sports AG has the necessary official permits and experience to ensure that dives in the High Rhine can be carried out safely and responsibly, as diving is otherwise prohibited all year round in the High Rhine.

Become an instructor and live your passion To participate in the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or have an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI's 2-stage Instructor Training approach. It starts with the combination of the Instructor Training Course and immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will take the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you will be able to teach important SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide independently. Do you need more time or want to gain practical experience before becoming a fully-fledged instructor? You can also complete the Assistant Instructor part as an independent step. This allows you to assist on real student courses, gain valuable teaching experience and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless - start your career as an instructor now!