Equipment Techniques

Enroll in the SSI Science of Diving specialization and fully understand the underwater world and how it affects the human body. This specialization is required for most SSI Professional Level courses and for some Extended Range courses. It is a capital way to develop your knowledge of diving. The course is available online, you can get your SSI Science of Diving specialization certificate without leaving home and get ready to start your professional career. After completing the course, you will be halfway to obtaining the coveted SSI Divemaster degree.and earn your SSI Science of Diving specialization certificate.

The Divemaster is the true master, the authority, the person to whom other divers will turn to on the dive and also the partner and right hand of the instructor. SSI Divemaster can become a diving instructor in the future - this is the first professional degree in the structures of this international organization. This is the course after which you will become a recognized diving professional, and during the course we will build your knowledge, skills and experience together. And after the course you will possess:Excellent knowledge of diving theory;excellent practical preparation;Knowledge of dive rescue principles;Skills to assist the instructor during training.

As a nitrox diver, you will lengthen your bottom times and increase your safety margin on challenging dives. In addition, you'll shorten surface breaks - so you can spend more time diving, not waiting! In this course, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge by learning about safe dive planning and performing dives with oxygen-enriched air up to 40% oxygen content. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 40% Specialty Certificate.

This internationally recognized program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water activities to provide the skills and experience required to feel truly comfortable underwater. You will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Has it happened to you that you wanted to go around the entire wreck, but the current was so strong that you quickly got tired? Or maybe you wondered what hides at the bottom of your favorite body of water a little farther than you usually dive? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be towed by an underwater scooter... If so, we invite you to attend the SSI specialty course in underwater scooter diving. The course consists of one day of classes and two open water dives. During the course you will learn how to safely dive with an underwater scooter, maneuvering techniques, deposition and towing. Examples of malfunctions and how to prevent them will also be discussed. You will learn how to dive and surface safely with a scooter. After the course you will receive an SSI Scooter / DPV Diving license, which will allow you to dive with a scooter and rent them both in our center and anywhere in the world where they are available.

Dry suit diving opens up a myriad of possibilities, including diving in the desolate waters of the Arctic or exploring vibrant dive sites in cold waters. Using such a suit will keep you thermally comfortable while making multiple dives in a series and free you from putting on a wet suit several times a day. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialization is the best way to get started in dry suit diving and will allow you to possess all the knowledge and techniques needed to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment such as dry suits and jackets, the advantages of using dry suits and how to deal with emergency situations specific to this type of diving. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certificate.

Choosing and purchasing diving equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you'll make as a diver, but it's easy to miss while doing it. We want you to choose the right equipment for your needs and know how to properly care for it. With the right knowledge, you can get the most out of your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. Specializing in SSI Equipment Techniques is the best way to learn how to select and store your equipment. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you'll gain an in-depth knowledge of the components of your Full Dive System and cross-train on how your equipment works. You'll also practice basic preventive maintenance techniques for your Full Dive System to extend its life and make sure it's always in working order. Start this equipment specialization today!

SSI specialization is the best way to improve buoyancy and increase diving enjoyment. Buoyancy control is a key skill, but any diver will tell you that perfecting it takes time. The Perfect Buoyancy specialization will teach you advanced techniques and ways to control buoyancy so you can improve your buoyancy faster. This will allow you to truly relax on your underwater adventures! In this developing training course, you will become familiar with skills that protect the environment and will work in any situation. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty certificate. With improved buoyancy control, you'll be able to hover effortlessly in the depths and take the underwater photos of your dreams!

The partner system is the best way to dive, but sometimes there are situations where you can't count on a partner and you are left alone - whether it was planned or not... The Independent Diving course will teach you the principles of independent diving instead of relying on the partner system. You will acquire the skills to be self-sufficient and take responsibility for your own safety during the dive. During the course, special emphasis is placed on dive planning, anticipation and prevention of hazards, procedures specific to solo diving and specific equipment configuration. We invite you to the course Independent Diving - independent diver.

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Night diving requires different skills from diving during the day. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty is the best way to learn about night diving and practice the techniques you will need to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program, you will be provided with all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. With a combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate with your buddy easily at night or in limited visibility. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to go night diving with confidence.

A weekend without Honoratka is a weekend lost... So we invite you to another diving weekend at Honoratka! We plan tourist dives for those who have taken courses and courses for those who are beginning and those who are developing. Honoratka is a body of water created after flooding an open pit lignite mine located a short distance from Konin. It is one of the most interesting dive sites in Poland in terms of rich littoral and submerged phantoms underwater. The local diving base is constantly developing infrastructure both above and underwater. Here you can see amazing coal rock formations, walls, a helicopter, a boat, a magical sunken forest, as well as the remains of small equipment from retreating miners. An underwater track through the forest, training platforms, walls, a caravan, etc. has been prepared. Also, a railing has recently been led to the deep part of the basin at +40 m, so divers with Deep Diver qualifications will be able to visit it and see what the organizers have prepared on the way to this depth. We meet on Saturday at 9.15 am at the base on Honoratka. A bus for those willing starts at 6.30 from our center on Jagny. We sleep in one of the two nearby hotels, with proven cuisine and a nice atmosphere allowing for evening integration. On Saturday between dives we invite you to a barbecue with meat and meatless snacks. On Sunday, we usually finish the second dive around 2 pm.

In this specialization, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge needed to navigate underwater safely and confidently. You'll learn how to use a diving compass, natural navigation techniques, estimating distance, how to swim away and return to a designated spot, and basic navigation patterns. You will also learn how to combine navigation techniques to enhance your enjoyment of your diving experience. This will improve your ability to observe effectively underwater, increase the safety of your dives and allow you to fully enjoy your dives. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an SSI Navigation specialty certificate.

The SSI Deep Diving specialization will teach you everything you need to know to dive in the 18-40 meter range through a combination of theory classes and open water dives. You will learn how to plan and safely fulfill your deep diving dreams. You'll learn how to use your dive computer effectively and learn the calculations involved in gas consumption to enjoy deep dives to the fullest. Upon completion of the SSI Deep Diving Specialization, you will be certified and will be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites around the world. This SSI Specialization is also required before other more advanced courses, so it is a natural step in your diving development.

React Right is SSI's first aid course and will provide you with the cross-cutting knowledge and training needed by a first responder in a life or health emergency. In this flexible dive course, you can choose exactly what you want to learn, including casualty assessment, first aid, CPR and basic stabilization techniques. You can also learn about administering oxygen in diving accidents and the basics of using an AED defibrillator. The combination of theoretical sessions and practical training scenarios ensures that this course will give you all the tools and knowledge you need to respond appropriately in an emergency situation. By the time you are certified, you will know how to act as a first responder on the scene, administer first aid, perform CPR, administer oxygen and use an AED in a life or health emergency. Get your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!