*** Stress & Rescue Course ***

Scubabo Dive Victoria will provide comprehensive training from their Queenscliff dive centre, where you will have access to a private purpose-built dive pool, accommodation and vessels for dive charters in Port Phillip Bay!

Course Description:

Be prepared for any underwater situation by taking the SSI Stress and Rescue Speciality. You will learn how to manage stress and assisting other divers with problems and emergencies. Leaving you with all the skills necessary to make yours, and your buddies, dive experiences safer and more enjoyable. There is no better place to learn and refine your emergency than with Scubabo Dive Victoria where you will receive the most comprehensive and environmentally conscious dive training available anywhere in Australia. 

Prerequisites

• At least 12 years of age
• Open Water Diver certification or higher
• A current medical (A.S. 2299) for scuba diving (valid within 12 months)
• Proof of current training in CPR and First Aid

NB. If you do not hold a current First Aid certification we are able to conduct a course with you prior to beginning your SSI Stress and Rescue Program for an additional fee

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

At our dive centre, we offer rental equipment on SCUBA hardware only.  This does not include mask, snorkel, fins, boots and gloves – you must own these for your course.

The Melbourne based store, Scuba Culture (Burwood) has a wide range of discounted equipment both instore and online at www.scubadiveshop.com.au

Make time to get fitted at our shop after you complete your booking!

Dive Medical

A dive medical is only required if you fall into one or more of the following categories:

Those with an at risk medical condition; or are over 45 years of age; or have a body mass index (BMI) over 30 AND a waist circumference greater than 102cm for males and 88cm for females.

If you fall into one or more of these categories you will need to obtain a diving medical (AS4005.1) The cost is roughly $100AUD and takes about 45 minutes to complete with a registered diving doctor.

If you are unsure please refer to our SSI Medical Waiver prior to booking.

Inclusions:

• Cost includes use of wetsuit, BC, regs, tanks, fills and weights
• SSI training materials and fees plus certification
• Pool and ocean dives.

Course Schedule:

This course consists of pool and academic sessions on your first day.  The open water sessions come next taking place in Port Phillip Bay. 

Note: This course needs a minimum of 4 students to commence