This Specialty Course is designed to provide recreational and professional divers with awareness of sea survival techniques, and helicopter rescue recovery of divers. Divers will experience in-water demonstrations of survival techniques used when lost at sea, finishing with a helicopter rescue recovery of the diving group.

Course Duration:

• 1 Day practical & Theory

Course Criteria & Objectives:

• Demonstrate sea survival techniques and undertake helicopter rescue / recovery of diving group.

Certifications:

• PADI, SSI, or NAUI, Specialty Diver Certification

• This course also covers the requirements for AQTF certified;
• PUAFIR209A – Work safely around aircraft; and
• PUAFIR211A – Undertake helicopter winch operations
• Ask our staff if you require recognition of these additional courses

Locations / Options:

• Various locations Australia wide – contact us for current locations

Group Sizes:

• Group bookings available and can be scheduled for any available dates. Minimum group size 10 divers, maximum 20 divers per course.

Pre-requisites:

• - PADI Certifications require Rescue Diver level or above.
• - SSI & NAUI certifications require Advanced Open Water Diver level.

What you need:

• - swimmers, towel, diver card and log book.
• - B.Y.O. Snorkel gear or with BCD only. If required, ask on booking for gear hire.

Additional Information:

• In addition to your diver certification, the course counts towards your Master scuba diver rating (PADI) and you are awarded credits towards the professional Helicopter Aircrew Officer qualification.