Become the diver everyone wants as their buddy
Ready for one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding courses in recreational diving?
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course takes your diving beyond simply looking after yourself. You’ll learn how to recognise developing problems, respond confidently to diving emergencies and assist another diver when it matters most.
Expect an action-packed weekend involving realistic rescue scenarios, problem-solving challenges and plenty of hands-on practice. You’ll manage tired and panicked divers, practise underwater searches, respond to unresponsive divers and work through complete rescue situations from initial recognition through to recovery.
It will challenge you physically and mentally—but you’ll finish as a more capable, confident and safety-conscious diver.
What you’ll learn
Recognise stress before it becomes an emergency
Learn to identify physical and psychological stress in yourself and other divers, recognise warning signs and take early action before a minor problem develops into a serious incident.
Develop stronger self-rescue skills
A capable rescue diver must first be able to manage their own safety. You’ll strengthen your situational awareness, problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm when conditions become demanding.
Assist tired, distressed and panicked divers
Practise different approaches for assisting divers at the surface and underwater while protecting yourself and maintaining control of the situation.
Search for a missing diver
Plan and conduct effective underwater searches using appropriate search patterns, teamwork and communication.
Respond to an unresponsive diver
Learn how to approach, recover and assist an unresponsive diver, including surfacing techniques, in-water rescue breathing, equipment removal and safe exits from the water.
Manage realistic rescue scenarios
Bring everything together during challenging shore-based rescue scenarios. You’ll assess the situation, organise assistance, select the appropriate response and manage the rescue from beginning to end.
Why complete your course with Adreno?
Adreno’s course is designed to deliver practical, confidence-building training—not simply tick off certification requirements.
- Realistic, hands-on training: Practise rescue skills through engaging scenarios that challenge you to assess situations and make decisions.
- Three shore-based open-water sessions: More time is devoted to rescue training without the time pressure and additional cost associated with boat schedules.
- All rental scuba equipment included: There are no unexpected equipment-hire charges if you don’t own a complete set of gear.
- Pool training before open water: Build and practise each technique in a controlled environment before progressing to realistic open-water scenarios.
- Experienced Adreno instructors: Learn from knowledgeable dive professionals focused on developing safe, capable and confident divers.
- Online learning at your own pace: Complete the knowledge development when it suits you, then reinforce it during the in-store theory session.
- Adreno training and retail support: Receive ongoing advice from one of Australia’s best-known dive retailers and training teams.
Course inclusions
- SSI online learning, completed in your own time
- SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Digital Learning Kit
- SSI digital certification card
- In-store theory discussion and instructor review
- Pool training and pool entry fees
- Three shore-based open-water training sessions
- Realistic rescue exercises and emergency scenarios
- All required rental scuba equipment, including:
- BCD
- Regulators
- Wetsuit
- Dive computer
- Cylinders
- Weights
- Air fills
- Use of rescue-training equipment during the course
- Professional instruction throughout the program
Course structure
Course locations and schedules may change depending on tides, weather and conditions.
Your SSI online learning must be completed before attending the practical course.
Saturday – Theory and pool training
Review your online learning with your instructor before moving into the pool. You’ll develop and practise essential rescue techniques in a controlled environment, building confidence before progressing to open water.
Sunday – Shore-based rescue training
Complete three open-water training sessions incorporating rescue exercises and realistic scenarios. You’ll combine your knowledge, teamwork and practical skills to manage increasingly challenging situations.
Prerequisites
To participate, you must:
- Hold an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Have current recognised First Aid and CPR training completed within the previous two years
- Be medically fit to dive
- Complete the required medical questionnaire before the course
- Obtain medical clearance from a medical practitioner if required
- Have permission from a parent or guardian if under 18
Please note that First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Provider certifications are not included in this course. Contact our team if you need assistance completing or renewing these qualifications.
What to bring
Although all rental scuba equipment is included, students should bring their own personal equipment where available:
- Scuba-quality mask and snorkel
- Fins and boots
- Pocket mask
- Compass
- Surface marker buoy and reel
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water and food for the day
Please speak with our team before the course if you need any of these items.
Students are responsible for transporting themselves and their equipment to and from each course location.
Minimum course numbers
A minimum of four students is required for the course to proceed. If the minimum number is not reached, your booking will be transferred to the next available course date.
Are you ready for the challenge?
Rescue training changes the way you dive. You’ll become more observant, more confident and better prepared to protect yourself and the people you dive with.
Take the next step in your scuba journey and become the diver others can depend on.
Phone: 07 3391 2299
Email: brisbane@adreno.com.au
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