Rescue Diver
Course
Become a confident and capable diver with our Rescue Diver course. Learn essential life-saving skills to handle diving emergencies and assist yourself and others in distress.
Develop the knowledge and ability to recognise and respond to diver stress, prevent accidents, and manage critical situations. This challenging yet rewarding course is a must on your dive journey to becoming a divemaster and dive professional.
Price includes all equipment, small class sizes, and expert instruction.
Overview
Our Rescue Diver course is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to handle diving emergencies. Learn to recognise diver stress, prevent panic and avoid dive related accidents, and perform life-saving rescues. Through comprehensive pool and open water training, you'll master essential rescue techniques and develop a deeper understanding of diver safety.
We focus on practical, real-life scenarios to prepare you for any situation. Our small class sizes and experienced instructors ensure personalised attention and a relaxed learning environment. Benefit from our exclusive training methods and discover the importance of being prepared, the correct gear and safe practices.
Our Rescue Diver course is internationally recognised and includes all dive equipment. Experience the confidence and satisfaction of knowing you're prepared to handle any underwater challenge.
Includes
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Comprehensive equipment included
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Expert instruction
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Intimate class sizes
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Internationally recognized certification
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Emergency response training
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Realistic rescue scenarios
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Refined open water skills
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Comprehensive rescue and first aid training
Prerequisite
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Current First Aid and Oxygen Provider certification
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Advanced Adventure Diver certification or equivalent (or Open Water certification with 15 logged dives)
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Complete the online theory prior to the course
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Complete the medical and waiver prior to the course
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Personal pocket mask (or purchase one for $20)
Cost
$600 (GST inclusive)
Optional:
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$20 torch hire
Course structure
Theory
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Complete the theory prior to the practical dives
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Utilise SDI's online learning platform
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Gain the knowledge of techniques required for the course
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Study in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace
Day 1: Pool Session
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Master essential rescue skills and techniques in a controlled environment
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In-depth skill instruction and demonstration
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Enhance open water skills with a rescue focus
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Learn search and recover techniques
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Understand first aid, CPR, O2 and defibrillation for the dive environment
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Master out-of-air procedures and other valuable diving tips
Day 2: Open Water
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Meet at the Tweed river dive site
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Refine any skills from day 1
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Move into scenario based training
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Combine all the elements from day 1
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Unconscious diver evaluation
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Log books, debrief and certification
Note: The exact schedule may vary depending on weather conditions and student progress.
FAQ
Do I need to purchase any additional equipment?
Having the right gear can significantly enhance your rescue capabilities. Consider investing in a dive knife readily accessible for one-handed deployment, a backup mask for emergencies, reel and DSMB for signalling and safety. These tools, combined with proper training, can make a crucial difference in a rescue situation.
What happens after the course has been completed?
Upon successful course completion, you'll receive a digital certification card, granting you access to advanced diving opportunities. Join us on exciting dive adventures or embark on your Divemaster journey.
"All in all I think a rescue diver course is one of the most valuable courses to do as a diver. You become a much safer diver as a result. Shane takes this to a whole other level and provides a tonne of value at a very reasonable cost. It’s very personal due to the smaller course size which is a massive bonus."
Luke Morris
"I would highly highly recommend booking scuba shane diving if you're looking to get open water certified. Very friendly guys and great teachers. The classes are small(only 4 people) which is a massive advantage in comparison to other courses. Beautiful dive sites as your first experiences scuba diving, overall just a great choice."
B.W.
"I can not recommend these guys enough so if you’re sitting on the fence definitely know you’re making the right decision by choosing Aquanaut. Just bring your sense of humour with you as your going to need it I had the pleasure of having both Shane and Nathan as my instructors and they would like me to pick a favourite but just like children I love them equally. Can’t wait for the next trip"
A. Spencer
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