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Courses in Tasmania
Rescue Diver
Course code: SDI-01
A highly valuable progression course for divers who want to build greater awareness, responsibility, and readiness in the water. Rescue Diver develops accident prevention, diver assistance, emergency response, and practical rescue skills that elevate both confidence and capability.
Quick Course Overview
Progression Course
Progression course for divers who want stronger awareness, rescue readiness, and emergency response skills.
Core Skills
Develops accident prevention, diver assistance, self-rescue awareness, and practical rescue scenarios.
Course Structure
Includes academic development, instructor-led review, practical rescue training, and scenario-based evaluation.
Best Suited For
Best suited to certified divers preparing for more responsible, capable, and confident diving.
Training Options
Standard small-group training
Standard small-group training is available once the course reaches the minimum number.
Standard Cost*
$800 AUD
Note* *Standard training requires a minimum of 4 (Four) participants. Date options will be provided once the course is filled.
Premium one-on-one training
One-on-one training is available for divers who want focused coaching, flexible pacing, and dedicated support.
Private 1 on 1 Cost
$2,800 AUD
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Prerequisites
Minimum Age
Minimum age 18, or 10 with parental consent.
First Response Training
Current First Response Adult and Child Emergency Care Provider and Oxygen Administration Provider certification, where local law permits, or equivalent.
Advanced Certification
SDI Advanced Adventure Diver, SDI Junior Advanced Adventure Diver, or equivalent.
Alternative Pathway
Alternatively, Open Water Diver certification plus 15 logged open-water dives.
Combined Training Note
First Response training may be combined with the SDI Rescue Diver course by qualified instructors.
Junior Diver Supervision
Divers under 15 may earn Junior Rescue Diver certification and must train and dive under direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or active dive professional.
Course Format
Learning Materials
SDI Rescue Diver Manual or SDI Rescue Diver online training, SDI Rescue Diver Knowledge Quest / K.Q. Review, and instructor-led review.
Course Duration
Suggested course duration is 12 hours, with 8 suggested hours performed in open-water conditions.
Practical Training
Practical rescue training includes confined-water and/or open-water rescue skill development, in-water problem solving, accident prevention, and scenario-based rescue evaluation.
Student Ratios
Student-to-instructor ratios: academic unlimited where adequate facilities, supplies, and time are available; confined water 10 students per instructor; open water 8 students per instructor.
Assistant Allowance
An active Assistant Instructor or Divemaster may allow 2 additional students. Additional assistants may be used, but they do not allow further student increases.
Certification Requirements
Final certification requires safe and efficient completion of the required open-water requirements and successful completion of the SDI Rescue Diver Knowledge Quest or eLearning.
What You Will Learn
Accident Prevention
How to recognise and help prevent common causes of diving accidents, including stress, panic, physical conditioning issues, equipment problems, and surface-drowning risk.
Rescue Procedures
How to apply self-rescue, diver assists, surface and underwater rescue procedures, rescue transports, and in-water rescue breathing.
Diver Assistance
How to identify and assist a properly equipped skin or scuba diver simulating breathing difficulties, tiredness, leg cramp, and early panic symptoms.
Underwater Recovery
How to locate and bring a simulated unconscious scuba diver to the surface from approximately 6 metres / 20 feet.
Surface Transport
How to transport a simulated unconscious diver 50 metres / 150 feet while simulating in-water rescue breathing and remove the diver from the water with one aide.
Emergency Response
How to review oxygen administration, manage hyperbaric-injury response, gather information, access emergency transport or assistance, and complete accident reporting.
What's Included
- SDI Rescue Diver eLearning or required academic materials where available.
- SDI Rescue Diver Knowledge Quest / K.Q. Review and instructor-led knowledge development.
- Professional instruction covering accident prevention, emergency planning, rescue procedures, and rescue decision-making.
- Practical rescue scenarios, in-water skill development, briefings, debriefings, and rescue-performance assessment.
- Use of required training equipment as confirmed at booking, including tanks, air fills, weights, and specialist equipment where appropriate. Hire equipment and specialised sales support are available.
- Certification processing after successful completion.
What's Not Included
- First Response / CPR / first aid / oxygen-provider training unless separately included or combined with the Rescue Diver course by a qualified instructor.
- Personal equipment such as fins, mask, snorkel, boots, and exposure protection. Hire equipment and specialised sales support are available.
- Personal cutting device if students are required to supply their own.
- Travel, accommodation, and meals.
- Hard copy student manual. Manuals are available to purchase.
- Anything not specifically listed at the time of booking.
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