Rescue Diver
Aquatic Adventures Guarantees
At Aquatic Adventures we have tailored our courses to offer you the best opportunity to become a competent and confident diver, regardless of your previous experience level or in-water ability. We prioritise safety above all else, so on all our Rescue Diver courses we guarantee:
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To have a minimum of 2 Dive Professionals
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To choose our training dive locations to ensure that you can learn comfortably, whilst also having lots of fun.
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To maintain strict adherence to PADI standards - we never cut corners.
See course dates on the Course Calendar page
Learn the skills to deal with dive emergencies
Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken.
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Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed.
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During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun – it’s serious, but still allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning.
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3-Stage Process:
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THEORY - PADI's eLearning Online program is designed so that you can learn the academics at your own pace when it is convenient for you. You complete the academic section of your course online, however your Instructor will be happy to help you with any theory based questions you may have.
SKILLS PRACTICE - The first dives of your PADI Rescue Diver course are where you will practice all the skills and techniques used in diver rescues. You will have the opportunity to try out different techniques, and work out what methods work best for you as a rescuer.
SCENARIOS - The second in-water day of your PADI Rescue Diver course is centred around putting what you learned in your Skills Practice sessions into use in the ocean, tackling various scenarios where there are divers who need your help.
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Pre-requisites:
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Minimum age to take the PADI Rescue Diver course in Australia is 12years old.
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) is required to enrol in the Rescue Diver course
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You must hold a current First Aid certificate to enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course - see your options for getting your First Aid cert. by clicking HERE
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Review the PADI Medical Statement, which can be found here and if required, get a Diving Medical to ensure you are safe to dive.
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For the Rescue Diver course, Scuba Equipment hire is not included in the cost of the course, and if needed will be an additional $90/day. You must have your own personal snorkelling equipment: mask, snorkel, fins, boots, as these items are not included in gear rental.
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A pocket mask, for use in emergencies, is also required equipment for the PADI Rescue Diver course - we sell these in our Rowville store.
Rescue Diver course options at Aquatic Adventures
Standard Rescue Diver course
Our Standard Rescue Diver course runs across 1 evening and 2 full days. We include the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course as standard in our Rescue Diver courses, as the skills learned are complimentary to rescue. Essentially you gain 2 qualifications for the price of 1.
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We run to the following course schedule:
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Theory Review Evening - normally held on a Thursday from 6pm-9pm prior to the course starting.
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In-Water Day 1 - held the following Saturday, starting at 9am, we prefer to run these sessions at a local public swimming pool, where students can learn their Rescue skills without having to deal with currents or cold temperatures.
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In-Water Day 2 - held the next day, on the Sunday, normally down on the Mornington Peninsula, during the second in-water day we revisit the skills learned the previous day, adjusting them for ocean conditions, before tackling the qualification scenarios.
Please note: 4 students are required for the course to run
Price: $599/person
Private Rescue Diver course
Price: $1,999/course
For those who want a Bespoke experience, we offer Private Rescue Diver courses.
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We will build the schedule around your availability, which allows for much greater flexibility. In addition to the training from our Standard Rescue Diver course, including the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course, the Private course also offers:
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Extra training in dealing with hazardous marine life injuries and in neurological assessment techniques for decompression sickness.
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FREE Pocket Mask, compatible with emergency Oxygen kits, and usable on course
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Guaranteed to be run by one of our senior Instructors
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Having a private course means you really can tailor your training to completely match your individual needs. If you are really serious about pursuing your Scuba Diving as a lifelong hobby, or you want a course which will be completely geared around you, then Aquatic Adventures Private Rescue Open Water Diver course is the one for you!
Please note: Course cost is fixed, but can be split across a maximum of 2 people
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