Reef Encounter | SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course - Cairns-Tours
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Reef Encounter | SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course

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Departure Times

Departs: 7:30am - Please Enquire
Returns: 4:30pm - Please Enquire

Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina.

Advance your diving education and enhance your safety skills by completing your Stress & Rescue Diver Course with Reef Encounter!

  • Learn how to avoid, recognize and solve problems in and out of the water
  • Experience the Great Barrier Reef on a 4 Day, 3 Night state-of-art liveaboard vessel
  • Complete a prerequisite First Aid and Oxygen Administration Course in Cairns
  • Enjoy 14 training and recreational dives at various Outer Reef locations
  • One of the best courses for divers eager to enhance their diving education!

Join Reef Encounter and take the next step in your diving education, by completing a speciality Stress & Rescue Diver Course on the brimming Great Barrier Reef! Begin your course by completing nationally recognised first aid and oxygen administration training in Cairns before hitting the open waters. Over four days and three nights engage in a combination of short academic classes and plenty of practical training at a variety of reef locations. Learn how to avoid, recognise and solve in-water problems, in addition to the skills required to handle panic and rescue situations from your highly-qualified instructor. With all training conducted on the Great Barrier Reef, dive scenarios are made realistic granting students valuable hands-on experience!

Highlights

  • Earn your Stress & Rescue Diver Certification over 5 days
  • Complete your First Aid and Oxygen Administration Course in Cairns over 1 day
  • 4 Day, 3 Night liveaboard experience visiting numerous Outer Reef locations
  • 14 included training and recreational dives
  • All scuba diving equipment and course materials provided, including a Dive Computer and Divers Log Book
  • Personalised tuition, with a maximum of 4 students to an instructor
  • Chef prepared breakfasts, lunches and 2-course evening meals
  • Ensuite cabins with twin or double beds available
  • Large dining saloon, television area and outdoor hot tub
  • Fully licensed bar onboard
  • Reef tax, fuel levy & national park fees

SSI Diver Stress And Rescue Course covers:

  • Stress In Diving: Causes And Prevention
  • Detecting And Dealing With Stress
  • Accident Management
  • Skills Needed To Deal With Panic And Rescues
  • Conditions That Complicate Rescues

Important Information

Course Pre-Requisites:

  • Open Water Certification or higher from an accredited Dive Training Institution (PADI, SSI, RAID, NAUI, CMAS, BSAC or equivalent). Please bring your certification card with you for your live-aboard reef trip. 
  • Completion of online training prior to attending the course. Online access is only required to download the app – then you can use the app offline to complete all the pre-requisite theory training. This will be reviewed in the academic classes with your Scuba Instructor.
  • It is law in Queensland that all scuba diving students get a medical check-up. Upon booking your course, you will be provided with information on how to get your medical check. Please click here for more diving information and to read the medical questionnaire.
  • Stress and Rescue Course payable on board Reef Encounter. 

Sample Itinerary

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Departure

Cruise out from the Cairns Marlin Marina at 7:30 am on Day One. Complete your First Aid and Oxygen Administration Course in Cairns before departure (required pre-requisite).

Return

Arrive back at the Cairns Marlin Marina by 4:30 pm on Day Four.


First Aid and Oxygen Administration Course

Before heading out on your Reef Encounter liveaboard experience divers will spend one ...

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Accommodation

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Staterooms

After sun-soaked days on the reef relax in Reef Encounter’s comfortable and air-conditioned Staterooms. Complete with scenic ocean views, an ensuite toilet and shower, and included towels and toiletries (soap, shampoo). Twin Share (x 2 Single Beds) and Private Double options are availa...

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What To Bring

Please bring an overnight bag with:

  • Comfortable clothing and swimwear
  • Warm clothes for the evening
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, marine safe sunscreen)
  • Beach towel (shower towel provided)
  • Toiletries
  • Open Water Dive Certification Card
  • Dive medical if required (ask us if you are not sure)
  • Sun hat
  • Seasickness medication (if required)
  • Passport or Australian driver's licence

What's Included

  • Earn your SSI Diver Stress and ...

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