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Rescue Diver course in Manly
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A weekend course that runs every month.-
Rescue
Rescue Diver Course
A weekend: theory and rescue basics on Saturday, scenarios on Sunday
$599*
- Online learning first, emailed after you book
- Assess a rescue situation, plan it, and act to reduce the risk to a distressed diver
- Needed before Divemaster training
- Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider certificates required
* Prices are per person in Australian dollars (AUD) and can change by date. Your booking shows the price for the date you choose.
Dates
Choose a date to see prices and spots left, then book.- Sat, 28 NovFrom $599Check availability
- Sat, 30 JanFrom $599Check availability
- Sat, 27 MarFrom $599Check availability
Prices are per person and can vary by date and option.
What’s included
- Online learningEmailed to you after we confirm your booking, during business hours
- Theory and examCourse orientation and the theory exam on day one
- Rescue trainingRescue skills in and out of the water: assisting divers, managing a dive accident, and putting your first aid and CPR training to work in a diving emergency, then a full series of scenarios
- Training materialsEverything you need for the course
- Tanks, weight belt and weightsFor the course dives
- Rescue Diver certificationIssued by International Scuba Certification and recognised worldwide
Not included
- Gear hireAvailable: one-piece wetsuit, buoyancy vest (BCD) and regulator with a dive computer. Snorkelling gear isn't included in hire.
- Rescue kit you needA pocket mask, a safety sausage (surface marker buoy) and a dive whistle. A knife is suggested but not required. Ask at the shop about buying the kit.
- Dive medicalIf you need one.
- Lunch and waterBring your own, and plenty of water.
Weekend itinerary
- BeforeOnline learning at home
We email your online learning access after we confirm your booking (during business hours). Finish it before Saturday.
- Saturday8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Orientation and the theory exam. Then the basics of rescuing a diver.
- Sunday8:00 am – 4:00 pm
A full series of rescue scenarios, putting what you learned into practice.
Times are a guide. Your instructor confirms where to meet each day and where the scenarios run.
What you’ll see
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Requirements
Certification
- Open Water certified with 15 to 20 logged dives, or Advanced certified.
- Bring your certification card and logbook.
Age
- Minimum age 15.
Medical
- Complete the dive medical questionnaire.
- A "yes" to any question means you need a doctor to confirm you're fit to dive, when you book or at least 14 days before the course.
English
- The online learning is available in several languages. All training with your instructor is in English, so you need to be comfortable in it. Other students can't translate for you.
Dive training starts with the standard recreational diver medical questionnaire, the same wherever you train. What it involves, and when you need a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need before I can do the Rescue course?
An Open Water certification with 15 to 20 logged dives, or an Advanced certification. You also need current First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Provider certificates, each completed within the last 12 months.
What will I learn?
How to assess a rescue situation, plan a response and act to reduce the risk to a distressed diver. You also cover rescue breathing, CPR, first aid, managing a dive accident and, above all, preventing one.
Do I need my own gear?
You need a pocket mask, a safety sausage and a dive whistle. Tanks and weights are included. A wetsuit, buoyancy vest and regulator with a dive computer are available to hire.
Is Rescue needed to go pro?
Yes. Finishing the Rescue Diver course is a prerequisite for Divemaster training.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If we cancel for unsafe conditions, you can move to another date within 12 months. If the new course costs more, you pay the difference.
Terms and conditions
- Rescue Diver CourseRead the terms and conditions
