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Forschungstauchen

Scientific Diving Course at Lake Constance 2027
Training Course in Scientific Diving / European Scientific Diver (ESD)
After the successfull restart of the Scientific Diving Courses at Lake Constance the upcoming 2027
course is hereby announced. The course is organized by Teraqua in collaboration with Archaeotask
GmbH, based in Engen/Hegau, as an accelerated program following the DGUV Rule 101-023

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The course provides intensive training in professional diving skills for scientific purposes and concludes
with a theoretical and practical examination conducted by the examination board oft he German
Statutory Accident and Prevention Institution (Berufsgenossenschaft). Participants will receive
certification as a Geprüfter Forschungstaucher, which is equivalent to the European Scientific Diver.
This internationally recognized certificate will be issued by the German Scientific Diving Commission
(KFT) upon request.
The course consists of four parts:

  1. Entry check: February 2027 at Löffingen/Black forest. Exercises: (1) 1000 m distance
    swimming with snorkel, mask and fins within 16 min (2) 1 minute static apnea while performing
    a bowline, a clove hitch and a eight knot (3) 40 m distance diving in apnea with fins and mask
    (4) approaching a BCD in apnea and put on equipment under water (5) a theoretical test at Level
    CMAS **.
  2. Theoretical Training: After passing the entrance exam, the theoretical part begins in March
  3. Weekly 1.5-hour online seminars will cover the physical, medical, technical, and legal
    foundations of scientific diving.
  4. Practical Training Phase 1: From May 17 to 28 the first practical training will take place at the
    Institute for Limnology at the University of Constance.
  5. Practical Training Phase 2 and Examination: From September 13 to 27 the second practical
    training will take place at the Institute for Limnology at lake Constance. The Examination will
    take place from September 28 to 30 at the Institute for Limnology and ArchaeoTask Engen.
    Entry Requirements
    The course targets students, postdoctoral researchers, scientists, technicians, engineers and journalists in
    aquatic scientific disciplines.
    Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  6. A valid diving certificate at least at the level of CMAS** or equivalent.
  7. A minimum of 70 open-water dives with a total dive time of at least 30 hours, including at least
    10 dives deeper than 15 meters and 5 dives deeper than 25 meters.
  8. Experience with dry suits (15+ logged dives).
  9. A valid occupational diving medical certificate issued by an authorized occupational medical
    institution.
  10. A complete diving kit, including a dry suit (air tanks and weights will be provided; some
    equipment may be supplied upon prior arrangement).
  11. Proof of completion of a CPR course (conducted by a certified institution) within one year
    before the final examination.
  12. Certification as a „Rescue Swimmer“ Level 2.
    All applicants must demonstrate practical skills at the level of CMAS** or equivalent as part of the
    entrance exam.
    Since there are no standardized European certifications for first aid, rescue swimming, and occupational
    diving medical certificates, certifications issued outside Germany will be accepted if deemed equivalent
    to the German documents. For questions about equivalency, please contact archaeotask@teraqua-
    ausbildungsbetrieb.de.
    Application
    Applications, including a brief motivation letter and a diving résumé, should be sent to info@teraqua.de
    by January 31, 2027. Proof of entry requirements (1-2) are to be submitted by the start of the theoretical
    training block, along with the signed training contract. Requirements (337) must be fulfilled before the
    start of the practical training block.
    Course Fees
    The course fee is ¬ 3200,00. The fee includes the use of course infrastructure, the examination fee, and
    certification costs by the German Scientific Diving Commission. Travel, accommodation, and meals are
    not included.
    Accomodation can be provided for immatriculated students or persons of similiar status free of charge.
    For more information about training facilities and scientific diving in Germany and Europe, visit:
    https://www.forschungstauchen-deutschland.de
    http://www.teraqua.de
    https://www.archaeotask.de