Are there any prerequisites?

You must be an Advanced Open Water Diver For the academic work we register you for the online Rescue eLearning. You will need to read and complete the sections. Please make sure this is completed before your dives and you bring with you your e-record.

PADI Rescue Diver Course

We are London’s premier PADI dive school and the only dive centre in the capital with a purpose-built, heated scuba pool. Whether you’re new to diving, refreshing your skills, or progressing towards professional certification, our expert instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Why Take the PADI Rescue Diver Course?

The PADI Rescue Diver course takes your diving skills to the next level by teaching you how to anticipate, prevent, and manage potential dive emergencies—not just for yourself but for others as well. This hands-on, practical course is designed to increase your confidence and ability to respond effectively in real-world situations.

Improve your awareness of potential dive hazards
Learn how to manage dive emergencies & assist fellow divers
Develop practical problem-solving skills for real-world scenarios
Enhance your confidence & become a more competent diver

This rigorous but highly rewarding course gives you the skills to stay calm under pressure, think critically, and respond effectively to emergencies.

How the Course Works

The PADI Rescue Diver Course is a two-day programme, run alongside the Emergency First Response (EFR) course.

Day 1 & 2 – Practical Dive Training at Wraysbury Lake

Rescue skills training in open water
Learn techniques for assisting a tired or panicked diver
Respond to an unresponsive diver underwater & at the surface
Practice self-rescue techniques & emergency response
Explore Wraysbury Lake – a dedicated diver training site

Afternoon Sessions – First Aid & CPR Training

Emergency First Response (EFR) training (if required)
Practice real-life rescue scenarios
Complete a short exam to reinforce your knowledge

Note: If you do not have a valid CPR/First Aid certification, you will need to complete the EFR course at our centre before certification. You can add this to your booking form.

Course Requirements

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification)
Completed online Rescue Diver eLearning before the course

After booking, you will receive access to PADI Rescue Diver eLearning, which must be completed before your in-water sessions. Please bring your e-record to the course.

PADI Rescue Diver eLearning – study online at your own pace
Two full days of hands-on training at Wraysbury Lake
Rescue exercises & emergency response practice
Emergency First Response (EFR) training
PADI Rescue Diver certification upon completion

Lake entrance fees - £15 per day
Scuba cylinder air fills at the lake - £5.00 each (X2)
If you have not dived within the past 12 months we will require you to complete a Scuba Review prior to the course. You can add this when you book at a discounted price of £89
We do not provide transport to the Open Water dive sites. We will make every effort to try and get you a car share with another student but if this is not possible you will be expected to make your way to the site by your own means.

You must be an Advanced Open Water Diver
For the academic work we register you for the online Rescue eLearning. You will need to read and complete the sections. Please make sure this is completed before your dives and you bring with you your e-record.

We have ample parking on-site.

This course is for Advanced Open Water Divers who want to improve their emergency response skills, assist others, and increase their own diving confidence.

Yes, a valid CPR and First Aid certification is required. If you don’t have one, you must take the Emergency First Response (EFR) course before certification.

The course is completed over two full days, including practical training at Wraysbury Lake and EFR training (if required) at our centre.

You’ll develop self-rescue techniques, emergency response skills, diver assistance methods, and accident prevention strategies, along with real-world rescue scenarios.

The in-water rescue training takes place at Wraysbury Lake, a dedicated diver training site, while CPR/First Aid training (if needed) takes place at our dive centre in Chertsey.

Yes, you will complete a short exam after your training to reinforce your knowledge and understanding of rescue techniques.