RESCUE DIVER COURSE
6/7 August
8/9 October
Rescue Diver Course Cost
Rescue Course AU$549* (GST incl)
First Aid from AU$149* (GST incl)
The Rescue Diver Course will develop your knowledge and skills to effectively perform a rescue, as well as assist and administer first aid. After course completion, you will be trained to rescue your buddy from danger or recognise their stress signals so you can act accordingly. Importantly, the Rescue Diver Course is the final step to becoming a Divemaster or professional diving instructor. Although the Rescue Diver course is a demanding one, it will most likely be the most rewarding diving course you do. Importantly, the course is internationally recognised. Indeed, most divers say this course has been their favourite scuba course. It surely is my favourite course to teach. 🏥
Are you ready?
How is the Rescue Course structured?
Our Rescue Diver course is conducted over two days. Importantly, we will cover all the rescue skills you need, such as self-rescue and locating a missing or unconscious diver. Further, the course also covers how to bring an unconscious diver to the surface and ultimately, to safety. But what if we could prevent this from happening? You will be taught what a stressed diver on the surface acts like.
On the first day, we will visit the local pool. Here, we will revisit the surface skills you learned as part of your Open Water Course. These include tired diver and cramp removal. Additionally, we will practice the skills needed to keep ourselves safe from diving. Next, we practice the techniques required to rescue a stressed or panicked diver. The first day includes a repertoire of skills and techniques that build the foundation for your second day in the open water.
After that, the second day is done in the open water. Here, we will practice mock rescue scenarios. You and your team will utilise the skills learnt at the pool to save a distressed or unconscious diver.
Have you considered?
Can you get your knife out easily with one hand? Indeed, carrying a backup mask is a great idea but can you get it out of your pocket with no mask on? However, backup masks often fog up which can add to the stress. What about your DSMB? Most divers can’t deploy their primary DSMB at the best of times, let alone under stress. Importantly, see how a simple task can quickly turn your dive and dive buddy into a dangerous position.
Why is Scuba Shane Diving different?
My wife told me to take the spider out instead of killing it.
We had some drinks, cool guy, who wants to be a web developer! 🕷️
The Rescue Diver Course has been designed to introduce real-life scenarios in a way that is easy to understand.
- International Digital and wallet certification card
- All equipment included- no hire cost
- Command and control techniques with proper questioning
- Introduced to Emergency service techniques
- Real-life and self-rescue scenarios
- Open Water skills redefined and perfected
- Proper out of air training
- Taught over 2 days with relaxing skill sessions in the pool
Rescue Diver Course First Aid
Haven’t got your First Aid?
Not a problem, I have you covered! I offer first aid courses tailor-made for you. The Adult, Child and Infant Emergency Care Course is delivered using a video platform e-learning. Whilst, the Oxygen provider will be taught in person.
What makes my courses unique? I have 10 years of experience as a first responder. Therefore, I have picked up very important lessons through the years which I incorporate into my First Aid course. Additionally, the O2 course identifies equipment used for decompression illness emergencies and the course is detailed with practical components. As a result, you will be trained to be a well-rounded rescuer and properly deal with other scuba diving emergencies. Seriously, what else could you ask for in a first aid course for scuba divers?
After the courses, you will be competent in:
- CPR administration for children, infants, and adults
- AED used for children and adults
- First aid for possible workplace incidents
- First aid for common injuries
- Identification of Decompression Illness
- Administration of emergency oxygen
For further details you can check it out on the specialty course page.
What happens after I complete the Rescue Course?
Importantly, your new international Rescue scuba certification card will be posted to your nominated address. Additionally, your FREE digital card will be uploaded into your account instantly. Also, your certification card is valid for a lifetime anywhere in the world. Therefore, once received, you will be ready to explore every ocean in the world, safely!
How do I book my Rescue Diver Course?
Importantly, this is a major part of why we can charge, one of the cheapest scuba courses in Brisbane. Indeed, we have selected not to pay a payment/booking software fee. Here, we save on the annual subscription and a commission fee. Normally, charged at around 2% of your final fee. As a result, we can pass the saving on to YOU!
So, scroll down and click on the BOOK NOW tag. Here, you will complete a couple of questions which we will be sent to me by email. Afterwards, I’ll reply with any inquiries you may have and the payment/course details to enrol on your course.
Finally, give me a call, if you haven’t heard from me within 24 hours. Let’s get you onto your new adventure, as soon as possible!

Course Prerequisites
- Have current First Aid and Oxygen provider certification.
- Hold an Advanced Adventure diver certification or equivalent. Otherwise, an Open water Certification with 15 logged dives
- Bring your own pocket mask or purchase it for $20
- Provide your own transport.
- Importantly, have a sense of humour – my jokes are awesome!
- I do need a minimum of 3 divers to run this course.
Rescue Diver Course Review
I recently did the rescue diver course with Shane.
All in all I think a rescue diver course is one of the most valuable courses to do as a diver. You become a much safer diver as a result.
Shane takes this to a whole other level and provides a tonne of value at a very reasonable cost. It’s very personal due to the smaller course size which is a massive bonus.
I’m confident that I’m not only a safer diver for myself but also for those that I dive with as a result of doing this course with Shane.
This is my second course with Shane, having done Nitrox with him as well. I can not rate Shane highly enough his attention to detail, but casual teaching creates an easy environment to learn, yet ensures that you learn and practice the right way.