Learning Search & Recovery: One Intensive Day to SSI Specialty in Costa Teguise

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Learning Search & Recovery: One Intensive Day to SSI Specialty in Costa Teguise

A one-day SSI Search & Recovery program with Aquatis Diving Center that teaches search patterns, lift-bag techniques and team procedures and finishes with an SSI specialty certification.

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Learning Search & Recovery: One Intensive Day to SSI Specialty in Costa Teguise.

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Location
Costa Teguise
Operator
Aquatis Diving Center
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Join the SSI Search & Recovery program in Costa Teguise for a focused, instructor-led day that teaches the techniques, equipment and teamwork required to locate and recover objects underwater — ending with the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SKILLS

Search patterns and team technique

The course drills formal search patterns and team communication so participants can methodically cover an area and coordinate recoveries as a dive team.

THE TOOLS

Using lift bags, lines and reels

Instruction covers the specialized gear used for recovery — lift bags, lines and reels — and how to plan dives that safely deploy and retrieve objects.

THE OUTCOME

SSI specialty certification

After practicing searches in a team and completing the course exercises, participants earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The program is an intensive, instructor-led one-day course that blends classroom instruction and in-water drills: you learn search patterns and dive plans, practice with lift bags and reels across two training dives, then complete an exam in the afternoon to earn SSI certification.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits — and who should reconsider.

1
Junior DiversSuitable for motivated young divers aged 10 and older who can complete required paperwork and in-water training.
2
Certified Open-Water DiversA strong match for divers seeking to expand practical skills in search patterns, recovery techniques and team operations.
3
Rescue/Technical AspirantsIdeal for divers building competencies relevant to search-and-rescue or advanced recovery tasks; the course’s focus on equipment and procedures supports that goal.
4
Divers with medical constraintsNot ideal unless cleared: participants must complete a medical questionnaire before diving and should ensure any conditions are disclosed and approved.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to bring

You are required to fill out a medical questionnaire prior to diving; follow the operator’s instructions on paperwork and personal kit.

Course length

The program runs as a one-day course with scheduled in-water training and an additional hour for the afternoon exam.

Training dives

The course includes two training dives as part of the learning and assessment process.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the SSI Search & Recovery course?

The course is one day from 08:30 to 14:00, with an additional hour in the afternoon for the exam.

What certification do I get at the end?

On completion you earn the SSI Search & Recovery specialty certification.

How many training dives are part of the course?

The course includes two training dives.

Is there an age minimum?

Yes. The minimum age to participate is 10 years old.

Are there medical requirements?

Participants are required to fill out a medical questionnaire prior to diving.

How much does the course cost?

The course fee is 175 euros per person.