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Stress & Rescue Diver

BE THE DIVER EVERYONE WANTS ON THEIR TEAM — TASMANIA
Confidence course2-day Rescue DiverRecognise, prevent and manage dive problems before they escalate
Pool + oceanScenario-based trainingPractice rescue exercises in confined water, then run emergency scenarios in the ocean
Emergency skillsFirst aid and oxygen practiceTrain with emergency equipment including first aid kit, oxygen unit and rescue breathing masks
Prereq checkFirst Aid & CPR neededA current First Aid and CPR qualification is required before certification
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The SSI Stress & Rescue Diver course is one of the most challenging and rewarding steps in your diving journey — and one of the most important.

You'll learn how to recognise and prevent diving accidents before they occur, manage emergencies underwater and at the surface, and assist other divers in distress. The best rescue is the one that never happens — and this course teaches you exactly that.

Course Outline | 3 Components | 2 Days

  1. Digital Learning (Online Study): understand and recognise diver emergencies and learn rescue techniques at your own pace
  2. Pool Training: practice rescue exercises and emergency scenarios in confined water
  3. Ocean Dives: apply and consolidate all rescue skills and emergency scenarios in the ocean

Topics & Skills

  • What Is Stress?
  • Stress in Diving — Causes & Prevention
  • Detecting & Dealing With Stress
  • Accident Management
  • Rescue Skills:
    • Self Aid
    • Buddy Assist & Rescue
    • Rescuing an Unconscious Diver
  • Conditions That Complicate Rescue

Prerequisites

  • SSI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognised training agency
  • Minimum age | 12 years old
  • Current First Aid, CPR & Oxygen Provider certification (training available through us — contact for details)

What's Included

What's Needed
  • Online SSI training materials
  • Professional SSI instruction
  • All scuba equipment
  • Emergency equipment (first aid kit, oxygen unit, rescue breathing masks)
  • Pool training
  • 3 x ocean dives
  • SSI Stress & Rescue Diver certification
  • 1-year Tas Divers Club membership (valued at $100)
  • Mask & snorkel
  • Current First Aid, CPR & Oxygen Provider certification
  • DSMB + reel (recommended)
  • Own transport — including the ability to transport scuba gear & tanks for the duration of the course
  • Own accommodation (if required)
    Dive medical (if required)

Get your Nitrox ticket at the same time!

Add SSI Enriched Air Nitrox to your Stress & Rescue course for just $200 (save $49 on the standalone price of $249).

Schedule

Day One

Day Two
  • Pool training
  • Rescue exercises & emergency scenarios
  • Launceston or Hobart
  • 3 x ocean dives
  • Launceston or Hobart dive sites
  • All rescue scenarios in open water

 

At Tas Divers we believe in small group sizes guaranteed. Please carefully review all conditions before booking. Contact us if you have questions about First Aid and CPR prerequisites — we can help you get sorted before your course date.



Medical Requirements

Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.

Please review the Diver Medical Form before enrolling in a scuba course. If you answer 'Yes' to any of the questions, you must see a doctor and present a dive medical/clearance to dive before we can accept you onto the course.

Diver Medical Form

Administrative Requirements

Please read our Booking terms and conditions carefully before proceeding with payment.

For boat dive terms and conditions, please read: here

Stress & Rescue Diver
  • Location: Launceston
  • Dates: 20-21 June 2026 [HOBART ONLY]
  • Add Enriched Air Nitrox course?: No

  • 20,000+ Certified

    We've certified over 20,000 students. Our instructors come from all over the world & have years of experience.

  • Quality Assurance

    All of our instructors are employed on a permanent basis. Permanent safety, permanent accountability.

  • Professional Instructors

    Our instructors are renowned for their patience & professionalism, so you can feel safe & breathe easy underwater.

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