PADI Rescue Diver
Having built up your diving skills and experience, are you now looking to take your diving to a higher level? A PADI Rescue Diver is trained to start looking after not just himself in the water, but fellow divers as well… a pre-requisite to leadership training.
Why PADI Rescue Diver?
The Rescue Diver course in an exciting and involving course that is designed to teach you the basics of dealing with distress situations in the diving environment. It teaches you how to deal with the serious nature of accident prevention and management. You are not how to deal with accident situations ‘text book’ style, as real life situations are rarely develop in this way. Instead you are taught a comprehensive and diverse range of skills that that can be applied to manage any emergency scenario. The course is demanding, but serious fun!!
Upcoming Courses (back to top)
The above list is limited to the next 5 courses. To see these courses, and more, on a calendar please visit our course calendar. Alternatively, please visit the upcoming courses page. There may be additional courses to those listed here please contact us to discuss your requirements.
How do I book myself on a course?
To book yourself on a course please select one of the courses above, send us a message, and we will get back to you to discuss further details.
Course Comments...
Below are comments from previous customers who have taken this course. If you have taken this course with us within the past six months please feel free to post your comments.
"Just completed my PADI Rescue Diver Course.
Many thanks to Rob, Mark and all the guys who assisted with not only the pool session, but also the quarry on the weekend.
This is by far the best course I have done yet.
My team mates over the weekend have said it all on previous comments, but I also have to say that Cardiff Scuba provide the best training in Wales. Their professionalism, commitment to quality and knowledge makes their training first class.
This course is a 'must' for all divers.
Well done to Rachel, James, Mark, Nia and Sharon who also passed the course. We all worked fab as a team.
Cheers, Paul"
From Paul Harris, course taken May 2009
"'Expect the unexpected!!!'
Even though a bit apprehensive about doing the course, it did make sense to book myself on.....until the first & second the theory sessions followed by the pool session, my comment to Paul was 'What the hell have you got me into'.
Yes, it is a totally new ball game, from being an AOW diver to becoming a Cardiff Scuba PADI Rescue Diver.
Rob & all the Cardiff Scuba team were amazing (nothing new there), they had the committment, patience & strength (especially in the panicked diver senarios) from the whole team. A BIG round of appaulse.
A few bits of kit lost in action, broken & torn (Shiny's the Elf's dry suit), every muscle aching, faces a lovely shade of red from the sun, but what a fantastic course.
I will certainly be 100 times more aware of what could possibly go wrong when diving and feel now more confident in dealing with or taking charge of an incident.
We really had to 'earn' this PADI card.
Also a massive thank you for your support & team work to my team mates, Paul, Marc, James, Nia & Sharon (emails are on there way). Well done & look forward to diving safely with you all.
Rach xx
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From Rachel, course taken May 2009
"Well - what can I say. What an incredible experience. I have just successfully completed my Rescue Course with Rob and the sense of achievement, the emotions and sheer elation is amazing. I feel that my confidence as a diver has increased 100%, my awareness of what goes on around me has also increased no end and I genuinely feel that my diving has taken a massive step forward.
I thoroughly recommend this course for those of you who dive and have reached the AOW cert. Be prepared for a real slog but also embrace all of the challenges and meet them head on - you'll be so glad that you did. As a Cardiff Scuba PADI Rescue Diver, you will be the best of the best at this level as Rob and his team of dedicated DM's will ensure that you are.
I want to thank all of the DM's that have helped us, supported us and made us into what we are now, lots to mention, but you all know who you are - thank you. Also a big thanks to Mark Culwick for his amazing experience and guidance and finally to Rob whose patience, professionalism, dedication and sheer passion comes through every time I dive with him. Thank you so much mate.
Congrats to James, Nia, Sharon, Rach and Paul, it was a real learning curve for us all, we did it and we have come out as friends too.
Thanks guys
Marc"
From Marc Powell, course taken May 2009
"Dear Ian & Rob,
Apologies in advance for the length of this comment - but I'm not known for being a woman of few words.
I had done the PADI Rescue Diver course previously at another centre and was truly amazed at the quality and professionalism delivered by you and your team.
I received full, comprehensive EFR training from Rob (Instructor & a Professional Nurse), combined with a plethora of examples of real life emergencies from a Team who really have had to rescue people - successfully!
Not only do I feel safer diving with your school but it also enhances the learning experience considerably. To think that other centres, in the UK and overseas, can award a Rescue Diver qualification after 2 days training and 20 minutes on EFR now gives me cause for great concern.
I am sure I am not alone in my experience and would urge anyone already with a Rescue Diver Pass to take the course again with Cardiff Scuba, to see what they then think about their previous training. The time, effort and attention to detail offered by Cardiff Scuba in delivering this course, I feel, means that you CANNOT pass this course without being properly prepared for an emergency should one arise. This is exactly how it should be done at ALL PADI centres.
Thank you for giving me back my confidence in PADI's training courses and working so hard to make the Dive Community a Safer place!!!"
From Sharon Pugh, course taken May 2009
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Further information on PADI Rescue Diver (back to top)
What do I need to start?
- Rescue Diver Crewpack
- Rescue Diver DVD
- PLEASE NOTE : The DVD is lent to you for the duration of the course. The crewpack is included in course fees
- To receive certification as a PADI Rescue Diver, you must also have completed a sanctioned CPR and First Aid course in the last 24 months. Please ask for more information on the Emergency First Response course that can be completed in conjunction with your Rescue Diver qualification
What will I do?
We aim as be as flexible as possible in the scheduling of this course. You will need to complete two academic sessions, one pool (or confined water) session, and two days of open water work. In this time you learn about accident prevention, diving first aid, equipment function, accident management, search & recovery, surface resuscitation. All this culminates in two full-on accident scenarios for you to assess and manage.
How long will it take?
The courses currently scheduled do not all follow the same format. As a result, the courses may vary in duration. Please take a look at the timetable for the course you are interested in.
What previous experience do I need?
Anyone wishing to enrol on the Rescue Diver Course must be at least an Advanced Open Water Diver (or an equivalent qualification from another training agency) with at least 20 logged dives.
What do the fees include?
- All equipment required for course
- All Pool costs
- Course Manual / Slates
- Course Exams
- All airfills required for course
- All professional tuition
- Insurance costs while on the course
- Registration fees with PADI upon completion
What don't fees include?
- Entry fee to dive site used for the Open Water dives
- Costs of transportation to and from dive sites
- Any 'personal' costs (eg. food, drink, accommodation
What's next?
Upon successful completion of all segments of your Rescue Diver Course, you will have taken an important step to become a diving professional. Beyond Rescue Diver is the prestigious Divemaster qualification - the first in a series of professionally recognised certifications.
Alternatively you can proceed to Master Scuba Diver level – the highest possible non-professional qualification that PADI offers.
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