SSI Diver Stress and Rescue

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty is accepted worldwide and valid for life

• Prepares you to self assist and assist others in dive emergencies

• The Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty is a required level in order to continue onto Professional Level  training

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course consists of 3 phases of skill development :

• Digital Academic Training
• Confined Water Training
• Open Water Training

*The Digital Academic Training must be completed before commencing the practical training. Once you sign up for the course we will set up your digital materials so that you can get started straight away.

The practical training is completed over 3 days :

Day 1 - Full Day
Confined Water Training

Day 2 - Full Day
Open Water Training
Final Exam

Day 3 - Half - Full Day
Open Water Training

Please Note

This schedule is flexible and may be adjusted to accommodate individual students needs and / or weather conditions.

• Open Water Certification or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years old
• Current *First Aid & CPR Certification (completed within the last 2 years)

*First Aid & CPR Training can be completed at the same time as the Diver Stress and Rescue Course

Please Note

To participate you will be required to fill out the SSI Medical Statement

If any of the items on the Medical Statement apply to you, you must consult a physician prior to Recreational Scuba Diving participation. Your physician must complete and sign the Medical Statement and be sure to bring a copy with you as we will require it for our records.

• SSI Digital Diver Stress and Rescue Materials
• SSI Digital Log Book  - to record your dives
• Scuba Equipment Rental; Mask, Snorkel, Fins, BCD, Regulator & Wetsuit
• Weights and Tanks
• Confined Water Training
• 3 Open Water Training Dives
• Water and Fruit
• Certification Fees
• Small Groups ( Max. 4 Divers)

• Open Water Certification Card
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Biodegradable Sunscreen
• Cash for lunch/tips/photos etc
• Physician signed Medical Statement if required

You need to allow a minimum of 18 hours after completing your dives before flying