Start your SSI Rescue Team Diver Specialty program Continue your training in public safety diving with SSI’s Rescue Team Diver program. This 4-day specialty program is designed for divers already affiliated with a public safety dive team and will further develop your knowledge and skills. Hands-on training will teach you how to function safely and effectively in all roles as a public safety dive team response unit (Primary Diver, Primary Tender, Safety Diver, Safety Tender, 90% Diver, and Incident Commander). Get ready to learn the methods and skills required to respond to in-water incidents, including multiple search pattern techniques, working in zero visibility conditions, effectively using a body recovery system, line tending, witness interviewing, and more! Earn your SSI Rescue Team Diving specialty by starting online today! Discover Local Course Dates Find your next diving adventure on Scubago - whether it's near you or at your travel destination - and book directly with the center of your choice. Powered by Sort by: Date ascending Date ascending Date descending Price ascending Price descending Distance ascending Distance decending View on Map Automatic 50 km 100 km 500 km Worldwide Facts and Training Standards Amount of Academic Sessions 8Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 3Amount of Open Water Sessions 1Maximum Training Depth 12 m / 40 ftSuggested duration (h) 24-30SSI Standards Languages English 한국어 Expand your public safety dive team knowledge Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program: Learn multiple search pattern techniques Operate in zero visibility conditions Learn effective communication procedures Upgrade your Training Upgrade your training experience with a perfect match! The following programs can be combined with your SSI Rescue Team Diver training. Skills and experience gained through these programs will expand upon your capabilities gained through the SSI Rescue Team Diver program. When you complete a certain number of Specialty Programs and Logged Dives, you will also automatically earn the SSI Recognition Ratings – SSI Specialty Diver, SSI Advanced Specialty Diver, and SSI Master Diver. Start your SSI Specialty training right away and earn recognition as you become a safe and comfortable diver! Dry Suit DivingBecome a dry suit diver and dive all year, anywhere in the world. Join the Dry Suit Diving specialty today and learn all the knowledge and skills you need to safely and comfortably dive in a dry suit.12Minimum Age10-15Suggested duration (h)2Open Water SessionsSearch & RecoveryMake lost items a thing of the past with the SSI Search & Recovery specialty program. You will learn all you need to plan and conduct search and recovery dives, so you can find lost items with ease.12Minimum Age10-15Suggested duration (h)2Open Water SessionsIndependent Diving10 - 15Suggested duration (h)3Open Water Sessions More Information Training Prerequisites SSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of: Swim Assessment Survival Float Technical Requirements To start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App. Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid. Training Center Selection & Affiliation Every student must select an SSI Training Center as their “Training Partner” during the course registration process. Affiliation ensures personalized service and a high-quality training experience. Students can also change affiliation or choose to affiliate with multiple Training Centers in their user profile. When affiliating with a Training Center online or via the MySSI App, a Privacy Policy Agreement will be processed to comply with GDPR regulations. Medical & Administrative Requirements Each student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian. Responsible Diver Code SSI Responsible Diver Code - Scuba DivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - FreedivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range Diving Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required) Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union) Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification) Training Course Costs Training consists of various components which are either charged singly or as a package depending on the selected Training Center. 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