Deep Rescue Course

Course Overview

The Deep Rescue course will teach divers to perform a controlled buoyant lift of an unconscious diver from 30m to the surface safely.

The Sport Diver Award includes a rescue from 10m but the award permits diving to 30m. Similarly the Master diver assessment requires a rescue from 15m but when qualified Master Divers can dive to 40m.

Pre-Requisites

All divers must satisfy the following prerequisites;

1. Hold current membership of the Scottish Sub-Aqua Club.
2. Hold current medical certificate.
3. Have been a ScotSAC Sport Diver or equivalent for at least 18 months.
4. Hold the 20m and 30m ascents for Master Diver Award
5. Hold the dry suit endorsement unless diving in semi dry suit
6. 5 dives between 25/35m must be completed before course - a Master Diver Branch Instructor must accompany Sport Divers for these dives.

Scope of the award

This course involves practical elements and assessment is in the form of a successful controlled buoyant lift of a diver from 30m.

Course Dates

The deep rescue course is conducted on an individual basis by Regional Instructors who currently hold the award. Please contact your Regional Coach for further information.