Our PADI Rescue Diver course takes 4 days and is conducted in conjunction with our 3 day 2 night dive trips. The course consists of 1 day of pool and classroom training followed by a 3 day 2 night liveaboard trip where you will get up to 10 dives on a variety of spectacular outer reef locations. These dives consist of a combination of training and recreational dives.

The Rescue Diver course is a crucial step in your diving education and is highly recommended to all divers. It's a transitional stage in your diving education where you move beyond just diving for fun by expanding your knowledge of some of the more technical aspects of diving as well as learning rescue and emergency skills. Throughout this course you will come to appreciate and understand the importance of this training relevant to diver safety and incident minimization and management.

Pre-requisite for this course is a PADI Advanced Open Water certificate or the equivalent rating with another training agency. You will also require a current First Aid certificate. A First Aid course can be arranged for you, if required, the day prior to your Rescue Diver course commencing for an additional charge of A$140.

Courses Commence

• Every Sunday

Course Schedule

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Inclusions

• 3 day 2 night dive trip
• PADI Rescue Diver manual
• Accommodation transfers Cairns city and Northern Beaches
• 10 Dives (weather permitting)
• Dive insurance
• Passport photos (required for certification)
• Twin cabin accommodation onboard
• All onboard meals
• Bed linen (towel not included)
• All dive and snorkelling equipment - includes dive computer, long leg wetsuit & prescription mask (if required)

Optional Extras

• Rescue Diver candidates are required to have a current First Aid certificate. If you don't already have a First Aid certificate we conduct PADI EFR (First Aid) training on the Saturday (the day prior to commencement) at a cost of A$140.00

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You can cancel your course for any reason at any time up to 48 hours prior to the trip departure and receive a full refund of all money paid to Pro Dive Cairns. There is no refund for any reason after this time. If you plan to book through a travel agent please ask if they have any cancellation fees.

Important Information

Insufficient dive qualifications and/or some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. Prior to diving, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding your diving qualifications, experience & current fitness to dive. Should you answer yes to any of the medical question asked you will be required to consult a doctor to acquire a written medical clearance to dive prior to your dive trip. If you are unsure about a specific medical condition please check with your doctor or with us prior to making your reservation.

Flying After Diving: We recommend that you do not fly for at least 24 hours after your last dive. Your last dive will be completed by midday on day 3 of your trip.

Rates

Valid to 01 April 2010 to 31 March 2011, per person and in Australian Dollars (Currency Converter).

Rescue Diver Course Extra Charge* Total Price	$950 $50 $1000
*Extra Charge: The additional fee of $50 person includes a $16.50 Government Environmental Management Charge as well as a Port Departure Tax and administration costs.