Specifications

REWARDING AND FUN BEST DESCRIBES THE PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE. THIS COURSE GIVES YOU VALUABLE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. YOU’LL LEARN TO PERFORM DIVER ASSISTS AND RESCUES, MANAGE DIVE ACCIDENT SITUATIONS AND RENDER FIRST AID.

These are the skills that can make all the difference in the unlikely event of an underwater emergency. Although challenging, many divers say this is the best course they've ever undertaken.

Prerequisites:

Be 15 years or older
Have a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organisation)
Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (ask your instructor about Emergency First Response CPR & first aid courses).

Overview:

Self-rescue
Recognising and managing stress in other divers
Emergency management and equipment
Rescuing panicked divers
Rescuing unresponsive divers
Dive accident situations

Course cost

Cost includes all training, reference materials and certification.

Why should I dive with Auckland Scuba?

• We want you to enjoy your diving experience so you’ll come to love diving as we do.
• Our instructors are passionate about diving and will ensure that your first underwater experience will be a fun and safe experience.
• We have regular dive trips throughout the year from our own boat (not charters). We believe that once you've learnt to dive, you'll want to carry on so why not learn with a centre that actually gets out diving?!
• We have the best price guarantee. If you find a better price for the same equipment, we'll match it.
• We offer our students extra sessions if required so that you are comfortable before going out into the ocean (additional fees may apply).
• We have a high standard of well-maintained equipment in our school including computers.

Understanding the risks

It is important that you understand the risks associated with Scuba Diving before you book any courses with us.  Please click this link to review our risk disclosure document and get in touch if you have any questions.

Scuba Diving - The Risks

How do I book?

To book on a course we need payment in full. We can take payments in-store, by credit card over the phone or by internet banking.

• Cancellation / Rescheduling – We do not accept cancellations and no refunds will be issued if you decide to pull out prior to commencement of the course or after the course has started, for any reason.

• However, your course can be rescheduled if you give us at least two weeks’ notice before the start date. Within two weeks of the course start date, a $200 re-booking fee applies.  This includes if you have to withdraw or change dates for any reason including medical reasons, equalising problems, failure to complete the theory or swim test, being under the influence or ANY other reason.

• Full Booking Terms & Conditions – Read through the full Terms & Conditions before booking. Additional terms and conditions apply to all courses and are stated on our website and link here - Terms and Conditions