PADI Rescue Diver - Adelaide Scuba

Rescue Diver

Challenge yourself and take your diving skills to the next level with the PADI Rescue Diver Course. This course is all about developing confidence, awareness, and the ability to prevent and manage problems in the water. Through hands-on training and realistic scenarios, you’ll learn how to handle emergencies, assist other divers, and become a safer, more capable dive buddy. It’s one of the most rewarding and empowering courses a diver can take.

✅ What You’ll Learn

Complete PADI Rescue Diver certification
Master essential scuba rescue skills in open water environments
Receive a globally recognised PADI Rescue Divercertification

📅 Course Structure

Theory: PADI eLearning allows you to learn at your own pace at home
Day 1: Private pool session at our on-site heated facility followed by a quick boat dive (time permitting)
Day 2: Two boat dives from our on-site dive boats

🧰 What’s Included

All scuba equipment provided (wetsuit, BCD, regulator, fins and boots, tank, weights)
Private, on-site heated dive pool with no lane-sharing
Convenient amenities: the dive boats come with freshwater showers, toilets, snacks, and shelter
Small class sizes for personalised instruction (4 students)

What will you learn in the Rescue Diver course?

Every PADI Rescue Diver you speak to will tell you that it is the best course they've done. In the space of just one weekend you will feel the change in your own diving habits, views and limits. This course offers a different perspective on diving with buddies and other divers in general. Learn to both save yourself and others by imporving your dive skills and sitational awareness.

The best part… It’s fun! Learn what to do in dangerous situations, how to search for a missing diver and if you find them, how to bring them back to the surface safely. No one ever wants to be in a position where their Rescue Diver skills are required, but wouldn’t you rather be prepared?

How it Works

First thing you’ll need with the Adelaide Scuba PADI Rescue Diver course is a current First Aid certificate (First Aid HLTAID 011)

Complete the eLearning in your own time before we start the course, complete with videos, guides, and a short quiz. Come on in to Adelaide Scuba for a session in the pool, testing your skills for various rescue scenarios. Once you are comfortable with the skills in our indoor heated pool, we take you to the ocean to test those skills in the ocean.

On the second day we spend the day on one of our dive boats running through rescue scenarios, enhancing the skills you've learnt in calm water with real ocean experiences. Once back at the store, you will be qualified as a PADI Rescue Diver!

The next step in your scuba journey might be Master Scuba Diver (Rescue diver with 5 PADI specialty certifications and 50 logged dives) which is the highest level achievable as a recreational diver!

Rescue Course Pre-requisites

A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent qualifying certification from another training organisation)
Current First Aid certification (First Aid HLTAID 011)
15 years old

FAQ

Will I need to bring any gear myself (for example mask, snorkel, fins and dive boots)?

All gear will be provided by Adelaide Scuba. We have Premium Scubapro, Cressi and Oceanic rental equipment for your comfort.

We very strongly recommend having your own Mask and Snorkel - for comfort and hygene.

We will teach you about the different types of gear available and to maximize your enjoyment of the experience, we do recommend coming in-store to have a look at our mask range - your dive mask is the most important piece of equipment you will invest in. Feel free to come in and try some on!

What If I fail my dive medical?

It is always best to read through the medical questionnaire first to determine if you require a doctors clearance. If you have a known medical condition we encourage you to gain clearance before you commence your eLearning. A medical clearance by a diving doctor will last for 12 months. The eLearning portion of the course is not refundable and once commenced, the course is not refundable by Adelaide Scuba. Please ask our friendly staff if you have any questions about how this process works.

You can find the PADI Medical Waiver Here.

You can find Diving Doctors Here

Can I reschedule the course if I cannot complete the online training in time or get my medical in time?

Rescheduling is available for any reason, however there is rescheduling fee of $100 if this is within 14 days of the course start. As soon as your course space is booked with us there is a lot of preparation in place to ensure your gear and Instructor is available. We ask that you please give us as much notice as you can - our courses are scheduled 12 months in advance and can be booked out up to 3 months in advance at some times of the year.

I have a voucher, can I use this for the course cost?

Yes, of course! You can put your voucher towards your Learn To Dive Course, all vouchers must be redeemed within the expiry date & will not be extended.

What happens when there is a turn in the weather?

Adelaide Scuba staff monitor the weather forecasts closely all year round and will provide you with as much notice as possible if the conditions look unsafe for scuba diving. Water conditions are not always determined by sunshine but primarily by wind, rain, current and swell. South Australia has a variety of dive sites, which are suitable in varying weather conditions. If the prediction is for unsafe conditions we may have to reschedule the course dives to another time & will discuss this based on student and Instructor availability.

Monday	CLOSED
Tuesday	CLOSED
Wednesday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 5:00PM