COFFS HARBOUR WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Two Days to Become a Rescuer: PADI Rescue Diver Training in Coffs Harbour
A two-day PADI Rescue Diver course in Coffs Harbour that combines self-study with pool drills and open-water scenarios in the Solitary Islands Marine Park — essential skills for handling diving emergencies.
Two Days to Become a Rescuer: PADI Rescue Diver Training in Coffs Harbour.
Set against the clear temperate waters of Coffs Harbour and the Solitary Islands Marine Park, this intensive two-day PADI Rescue Diver course mixes required self-study with hands-on confined-water practice and open-water scenarios to expand your skills, situational awareness and ability to manage diving emergencies.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenario-Based Rescue Training
The course pairs self-study with a focused series of practical sessions in a pool, preparing you to recognise, prevent and respond to a wide range of diving problems over the two-day program.
Open-Water Scenarios in the Solitary Islands
Final open-water sessions put your new skills to the test in the Solitary Islands Marine Park or around the marina, where realistic rescue scenarios are practised under instructor supervision.
Small-Group, PADI-Certified Instruction
Training is delivered as small-group, 5-star PADI instruction with tank hire provided; pool equipment is available free of charge if you prefer not to use your own gear.
What the day feels like
What the Two Days Feel Like
Over two concentrated days you move from classroom-style self-study into confined-water drills, then into open-water scenarios designed to replicate realistic problems—each session focused on prevention, detection and hands-on response so you leave with a PADI Rescue Diver certification.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Students should bring their own diving equipment where possible; if you prefer, pool equipment is provided free of charge for confined-water sessions. Tank hire is provided by the operator.
Although tank hire is included, personal gear is recommended for open-water sessions — pool equipment is available at no extra cost for the chlorine pool work.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The PADI Rescue Diver course runs over two days following self-study.
What are the age and certification prerequisites?
Participants must be at least 12 years old and hold Advanced Open Water certification or an equivalent qualification.
Is first aid required?
Yes — recognised Australian First Aid training is required for certification; the operator offers recognised First Aid courses at additional cost if needed.
Are open-water dives guaranteed?
Open-water dives are subject to weather and availability; the operator will contact students with any changes.
Is equipment provided?
Tank hire is provided; students are expected to have their own equipment but pool equipment is available free of charge for confined-water sessions.
Will I receive certification?
On successful completion you will receive PADI Rescue certification registered in the PADI database and a digital certification card (E-Card).