The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program really is one of the best qualifications you can gain, teaching you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Increase your confidence and your skill level Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification. If you do not already have a valid first aid qualification this will also need to be completed prior to your open water days. SSI offer the best course around as you can gain both your primary and secondary first aid but also your defibrillator training and oxygen administration. You will also need to purchase a pocket mask these can be bought in store in the dive centre or online. See courses for details. MIN AGE 12


£450.00 

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Facts and Training Standards

Minimum Age 12

Amount of Pool sessions 2

Amount of Open Water Sessions 2 

Maximum Training Depth  18 m / 60 ft 

Digital Learning & Academics

SSIs  fantastic digital E-Learning program makes your learning experience easy.

You can start by studying the academics anytime, anywhere at your own convenience, then we will schedule your review and in-water training sessions.

In-Water Training

During the pool training, your SSI Instructor will teach you all the necessary skills in a controlled environment until you are comfortable and ready to go to the open water. During the open water training dives, you will apply your knowledge and repeat the skills in a real-world environment under the supervision of your Instructor.

Once you have completed all required training sessions, final exam and open water training dives, we will issue your digital certification card which will show up instantly on your MySSI App.

This is a huge accomplishment and once completed your really are a diver.

if your not already registered with SSI use the QR code below to start the process, then download the SSI app from your app store to complete.