PADI eLearning
Work through the knowledge needed to prevent and manage diving incidents.
Course
PADI Rescue Diver (VIP)
| Audience | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Junior · Ages 12–14 | 800 CHF |
| From age 15 | 890 CHF |
Level
Rescue
Age
Ages 12 and up
Programme
10 exercises + 2 scenarios
Theory
PADI eLearning included
The PADI Rescue Diver course will change the way you dive — for the better. You’ll learn to identify and resolve minor incidents before they become major problems and gain much more confidence, while having plenty of fun throughout the course.
For enquiries or bookings, contact us at info@swiss-diving.ch.
Course details
- PADI eLearning included
- One-to-one or in a private group (family or friends)
- You must have your own diving equipment.
- Duration: 5 sessions, 10 exercises and 2 scenarios
- Requirements: be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or hold an equivalent certification, and have completed first aid training within the last 2 years.
Why choose this course?
Learn to recognise problems before they become more serious.
Develop your ability to anticipate problems and assist another diver.
Practise ten rescue exercises and two complete scenarios.
Gain confidence and become more aware of your diving environment.
What you’ll learn
- Identify signs of a diver in distress.
- Prevent and manage minor incidents.
- Develop a structured response to an emergency.
- Improve your communication and organisational skills.
- Put your skills into practice in rescue scenarios.
How does the course work?
Rescue exercises
The course includes 10 exercises covering a range of situations.
Practical situations
Combine the techniques you’ve learned and develop your ability to assess a situation.
Two scenarios
Two rescue scenarios allow you to put everything you’ve learned into practice.
What’s included
- PADI eLearning
- Supervision by a PADI Instructor
- 5 sessions
- 10 exercises
- 2 rescue scenarios
What to bring
- Your own diving equipment
- Swimwear and a towel
- Personal equipment suitable for the conditions
Requirements
- Be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or hold an equivalent certification.
- Have completed first aid training within the last 2 years.
Where does the course take place?
Swiss Diving organises its activities and courses in French-speaking Switzerland. Dive sites are selected according to the programme, participants’ experience levels and diving conditions.
MartignyValais
St-TriphonVaud
Vevey / ChillonVaud
What’s next?
Frequently asked questions
What does the Rescue Diver course focus on?
The course focuses on preventing, identifying and managing diving incidents.
How many exercises are included?
The course includes 5 sessions, 10 exercises and 2 rescue scenarios.
Is PADI eLearning included?
Yes. PADI eLearning is included.
Do I need first aid training?
Yes. First aid training completed within the last 2 years is required.
Do I need my own equipment?
Yes. You must have your own diving equipment.