PADI Rescue Diver Course Print

The Rescue Diver course consists of 3 main sessions:

• Knowledge Development (classroom setting): to understand the basic theories and principles of rescue diving 
• 10 Open Water Exercise - to apply classroom theory to practical
• 2 Case Scenarios - to apply all practical skills into scenarios

• Must know how to swim.
• Minimum 12 years old.
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or a qualifying certification from another training organisation. If not PADI-certified, at least 20 logged dives should be presented and should document experience in deep and underwater navigation. 
• PADI Junior Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive).
• Holding an Emergency First Response (EFR) certification that is taken within the previous two years or 24 months.
• Participants must be in good health and reasonably fit and will also need to be comfortable in the water or able to swim. 

For the Rescue Diver course, the main point of reference will be the PADI Rescue Diver Manual.

The Rescue Diver manual covers everything you need to know about rescue diving, from the necessary skills and terms to safety operations. You will then be put into a confined water environment to apply the skills you’ve learnt in the classroom, before proceeding to an open water environment. Once you have been certified, make sure to keep the course materials for future reference as well as to review what you have learnt.

• Appropriate Swimming Attire
• Sandals / Slippers

• Extra Clothes 
• Sun Lotion / Cream 
• Towel 
• Notebook 
• Personal Toiletries 
• Insect Repellent 
• Hat 
• Flip flops / jandals 
• Personal Medication 

• Please get ready the below details in English before attending the course for Certification purpose:  
  • Full Name (First, Middle, Last Name) 
  • Birth Date (Day, Month, Year)  
  • Gender 
  • Address  
  • Note: Your Diving Certificate / Diving License will be sent to this address by courier service 
  • Phone Number 
  • Email 
  • Individual ID Photo (Half-Body, in softcopy) 
• This course is not suitable for children under 10 years of age. 
• You are not allowed to dive 18 hours before your flight. Please schedule your flights accordingly. 
• Boat journey to the Island may not be suitable for individuals who have any of the following conditions but not limited to: heart or lung conditions, recent surgery, back or spinal surgery, back problems/injury/fracture, arthritis, osteoporosis or other similar spinal/pelvic diseases. Pregnant women are also not recommended as the boat ride may be bumpy depending on the sea condition. If you are having similar issues as above, kindly consult your physician before you enroll in this activity. 
• Clients must complete a medical form and any positive answers require a doctor’s assessment and signature for dive fitness. 
• You will need to sign the PADI release & liability form before proceeding for your dives. 
• In the event of bad weather, we will not proceed with the dive tour due to safety precautions. 
• Kindly always follow the instructions of your Dive Instructor. 
• Alcohol consumption during your dive course or trip is NOT RECOMMENDED. 
• Kindly inform in advance if you have any health concerns. 
• You are advised to purchase personnel injury & travel insurance prior to your trip. 

• Before enrolling, please make sure that you are “Fit to Dive”. Kindly download the RSTC Medical Statement HERE or ensure that you get the medical statement from us and read it thoroughly for your own safety. 
• If you answered “Yes” to one of the questions, we must request that you consult with a physian and ask him / her to complete Page 2 (physician column) of the form. You will need to pass this to your Instructor prior to the dive activity. 

• Your safety is our top priority. Should the weather or sea conditions render it unsafe to proceed for this tour, Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to change or cancel tour. Tour will be refunded accordingly. 
• Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
• Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
• Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.