PADI Tec Rescue [Distinctive]
Manage technical diving emergencies, lead rescue scenarios, and operate with control under pressure
Duration
3 days, 4 dives
Max Depth
20m / 65ft
Level
Technical (Rescue / Incident Management)
Next Step
PADI Tec 50
Overview
The PADI Tec Rescue (Distinctive Speciality) course develops the skills required to identify, manage, and respond to emergencies in technical diving environments.
Building on recreational rescue training, this program focuses on the specific risks, equipment, and procedures associated with technical diving, including decompression, gas management, and complex team operations.
Divers train to recognise hazards early, respond effectively to incidents, and manage full rescue scenarios — from underwater emergencies to surface recovery and post-incident care.
At N9BO℠, this course is positioned as operational training — where divers move from reactive response to proactive risk management and leadership in high-risk environments.
Course Facts
- Course name: PADI Tec Rescue
- Level: Technical rescue / incident management course
- Minimum prerequisites: Minimum age 18, PADI Tec 45 Diver and PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
- Ratio: Maximum 6 students per instructor (small groups recommended for quality training)
- Configuration: Technical configuration (backmount or sidemount) with at least one stage cylinder
- Depth / environment: Maximum 20m / 65ft (simulated decompression only)
- Format: Academic development + equipment workshop + scenario-based open water training
- Duration: 3 days including 2 theory sessions, equipment workshop, and 4 open water dives
What You’ll Learn
- Identify and assess risks specific to technical diving.
- Manage emergency situations involving technical divers.
- Conduct underwater rescue procedures, including unconscious diver recovery.
- Assist technical divers during gas failures, equipment issues, and decompression-related incidents.
- Provide CPR, oxygen administration, and incident coordination.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold PADI Tec 45 Diver certification (or equivalent).
- Hold PADI Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent).
- Be medically fit for diving.
FAQ
This course is for technical divers who want to develop the ability to manage emergencies, improve safety, and operate effectively within a technical dive team.
This course focuses specifically on technical diving environments, including decompression procedures, complex equipment configurations, and multi-diver incident management.
No. All dives are conducted as simulated decompression dives within no-decompression limits, allowing focus on rescue skills without additional risk.
You will complete four scenario-based training dives, including assisting distressed divers, managing gas-related emergencies, and conducting full rescue simulations from underwater to surface response.
You will train for realistic situations including:
- Surface rescue, CPR, and oxygen administration
- Unresponsive diver underwater
- Missing diver search and recovery
- Gas emergencies and equipment failures
Ready to Lead in High-Risk Environments?
Send us your certifications and dive history. We’ll train you to manage technical diving emergencies with confidence, structure, and control.
Go Pro with PADI Tec Rescue Instructor
Advance your role in technical diving by moving into instruction and leadership, training divers to operate safely and respond effectively in complex environments.
