{"title":"Diving Specialities","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiving Specialities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou never stop learning.  Diving Specialities allow you to expand and focus your training on specific skills and experiences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow far will you take this diving thing?   Its entirely up to you, but all Recreational Divers should aim to become a Master Scuba Diver and be part of the top 2% of Recreational Divers (with this award)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Speciality Diver Programmes you can chart your course for a colourful collection of awesome dives. Sure, your Open Water certification opens up the oceans and lakes to you, but Specialty Dives take the underwater adventure to depths that will stir your soul.  During these dives you learn additional skills, increase your existing skill levels and confidence underwater all designed to make you a more rounded diver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAchieving Specialty ratings can take anywhere from as little as one day to a full weekend but this is all hands-on, so you'll be diving right from the start. For those elements of diving that require specialist certification like Deep, Wreck or Diver Propulsion Vehicle, these courses are a must before you can experience these fantastic elements of diving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0072ce;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSSI: Earn four Speciality certification along with Diver Stress and Rescue and FIFTY Dives then you will automatically be awarded your SSI Master Scuba Diver certification\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ssi-deep-diver-speciality","title":"SSI Deep Diver Speciality","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSSI Deep Diver Speciality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere is something exciting and mysterious about depth that attracts divers!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf the only date published above is the 31st December - this is a holding date for those who have not selected an actual training date... we do not train on the 31st December.  Please feel free to purchase against that date and we will contact you to arrange\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview of the SSI Deep Diver Speciality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis speciality increases your depth rating to 40 metres but that is NOT all.  During this course you will increase your confidence in the water and consolidate your existing knowledge, going much more “in depth” when it comes to dive planning and no decompression limits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do I need to start the SSI Deep Diver Speciality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) or above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum age: 15 years old\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMask, Snorkel, Dive Computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Diving Equipment (supplied if you do not have)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuoyancy Device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulator Set with pressure gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable Exposure Suit and thermal protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFins\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCylinder 12L x 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrysuit and Baselayer - 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and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged 18 or over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat will you learn on the SSI Gas Blender course?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of different blending methodologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the potential hazards related to handling oxygen, and how to manage those hazards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain the steps for oxygen cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the requirements for oxygen service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will complete practical elements resulting in your blending mixes to within one percent of the target mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat will you gain from attending the SSI Gas Blender course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting this course give you a full appreciation of the safety protocols, risks and hazards of handling gas mixtures as well as increased understanding of the gas you are breathing or planning to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractical application of completing Enriched Air fills using Partial Blending practises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat materials will you use on the SSI Gas Blender course?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of the course you use the SSI online academics provided on signup to your course for you to complete the relevant Knowledge Reviews, which you will review with your Instructor during your classroom session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the SSI Gas Blender course take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 - 8 Hours (including online elearning)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates Advertised or No Dates Advertised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur courses are running pretty much all of the time, so if a course is advertised and the date does not work for you or no date is advertised just get in touch and we can arrange for dates that are mutually \u003c\/span\u003econvenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"SSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44046710931714,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/9099\/3922\/files\/Gas_Blender.png?v=1753193089"},{"product_id":"ssi-enriched-air-speciality-nitrox","title":"SSI Enriched Air Speciality (Nitrox)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSSI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Speciality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEnriched Air Nitrox (EAN) Specialty\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly referred to as simply \u003cem\u003eNitrox\u003c\/em\u003e, introduces you to everything you need to know about diving with enriched air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrox is air with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigher concentration of oxygen\u003c\/strong\u003e and a correspondingly lower amount of nitrogen. Because you are breathing less nitrogen, your body absorbs less of it during a dive. In simple terms, this allows you to increase your \u003cstrong\u003eno-stop time\u003c\/strong\u003e — the length of time you can stay underwater before requiring decompression stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most divers, this means more time to do what you love underwater — whether that’s exploring reefs, photographing marine life, or simply enjoying longer, more relaxed dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Dive Nitrox?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf longer bottom times aren’t your main goal, Nitrox still offers other benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne key advantage is \u003cstrong\u003eshorter surface intervals\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to return to the water sooner on repetitive dive days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany divers also report feeling \u003cstrong\u003eless fatigued after multiple dives in a day or week\u003c\/strong\u003e (while this is largely anecdotal, it is a commonly observed benefit across the diving community).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, more dive centres and resorts now provide Nitrox as standard — and in some locations it is even offered \u003cstrong\u003efree of charge to qualified divers\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly where access to a hyperbaric chamber is limited. 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Understanding both the benefits \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the limitations ensures you can dive safely and confidently with Enriched Air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Responsibility and Gas Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are qualified to dive Nitrox, it is essential that you either own or have reliable access to a \u003cstrong\u003egas analyser\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should never rely solely on a filling station label or assumption that a cylinder has been filled correctly. 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But, if you do, please bring it along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, to get the best out of this course it is better to have your own computers, we have quite a few in stock and can advise accordingly.  Have a read of our \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" title=\"Choosing a Dive Computer | Dive Rutland\" href=\"https:\/\/diverutland.com\/blogs\/library\/choosing-a-dive-computer\"\u003echoosing a computer article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to start to give some thought to the features you would like in a computer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of your course you will be be provided with access to the online SSI academics for you to complete the online learning element\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTake your diving to the next level with our SSI Enriched Air (Nitrox) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diverutland.com\/products\/ssi-computer-diving-speciality\"\u003eComputer \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDiving Speciality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Bundle. Perfect for divers who want to stay longer, dive smarter, and make the most out of every underwater adventure! And when purchasing both together you make a saving!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANY OTHER INFORMATION?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can choose to complete TWO open water dives using Nitrox for an uplift in price\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, see our \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diverutland.com\/blogs\/library\/enriched-air-nitrox-explained\" title=\"Enriched Air explained - Dive Rutland\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#24678d\"\u003earticle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that explains all about enriched air \/ Nitrox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the advertised date(s) do not work for you, get in touch as it is possible subject to availability that we can run at other times to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHATS NEXT?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primary aim of gaining additional bottom time or shorter surface intervals is to go diving, so come diving with us or book that trip you know you want to go on.  We would be happy to facilitate for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"SSI Course : ENQ Nitrox\" data-form-id=\"tHhXC8F1cswYWzIlzWkY\" data-layout-iframe-id=\"sticky-sidebar-right-tHhXC8F1cswYWzIlzWkY\" data-height=\"437\" data-form-name=\"SSI Course : ENQ Nitrox\" data-deactivation-value=\"\" data-deactivation-type=\"leadCollected\" data-activation-value=\"\" data-activation-type=\"alwaysActivated\" data-trigger-value=\"75\" data-trigger-type=\"showOnScrolling\" data-layout=\"{'id':'STICKY_SIDEBAR','minimizedTitle':'Learn More','isLeftAligned':false,'isRightAligned':true,'allowMinimize':true}\" id=\"sticky-sidebar-right-tHhXC8F1cswYWzIlzWkY\" style=\"display: none; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/link.diverutland.com\/widget\/form\/tHhXC8F1cswYWzIlzWkY\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/link.diverutland.com\/js\/form_embed.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SSI","offers":[{"title":"Enriched Air Speciality","offer_id":57746349097334,"sku":"DR_TRAINSSIEANX-1","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Enriched Air AND Computer Speciality","offer_id":57746349130102,"sku":"DR_TRAINSSI_EANX_COMPUTER","price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/9099\/3922\/files\/Enriched_Air_Speciality.png?v=1753200433"},{"product_id":"ssi-scuba-skills-update","title":"SSI Scuba Skills Update","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSSI Scuba Skills Update\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre your dive skills feeling a bit rusty, or has it been a while since your last dive? Fear not! The SSI Scuba Skills Update is designed to swiftly reintroduce you to the underwater world with confidence and ease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scuba refresher course provides a valuable opportunity to revisit and refine the scuba skills acquired during your Open Water Diver program, regardless of agency you originally trained with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be guided by one of our experienced SSI Professionals, you'll refresh your abilities, ensuring a seamless return to diving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those planning a dive holiday, the Scuba Skills Update minimises skill-related concerns, allowing you to focus on the mesmerising marine life. 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This will equip you with the knowledge and skills to accept the role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Specialty can also be taken from the age of 15. We know from experience some of our younger members have completed all other specialties are in limbo until they turn 18 and can become a Dive Pro.  Now they can complete the course at 15 and upgrade to Professional status as soon as they turn 18 (on completion of the Science of Diving speciality)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program gives you the skills and experience required to safely lead groups of certified divers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT CAN SSI DIVE GUIDES DO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn successful completion of the program Dive Guides may guide certified divers on recreational scuba dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat will I do as part of the SSI Dive Guide Course?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttend a number of academic sessions with one of our SSI Professionals where you will\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn all about the role of a Dive Guide, such as how to be an effective group leader, legal and safety applications, identifying and managing stress, the components of a controlled dive briefing, dive plan and executing that dive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeliver a Dive Briefing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep and Night Dive Workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete a final written exam requiring a 90% pass score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring confined water session you will\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform all of the original open water skills to an expert diver-level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefine the following skills from your Stress and Rescue Course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiver Rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRescuing an Unconscious Diver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissing Diver Search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Open Water session(s) you will\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate the following skills from your Stress and Rescue Course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiver Rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRescuing an Unconscious Diver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissing Diver Search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan \/ guide and debrief a dive for a number of divers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to certification have 50 logged dives totalling 32 hours or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do I need to start the SSI Dive Guide Course?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Age: 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification Prerequisites: Diver Stress and Rescue certification or agency equivalent, 40 logged Dives totalling 25 hours or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification or equivalent experience: Navigation, Night and Limited Visibility and Deep Diving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I have to have my own Dive Equipment for the SSI Dive Guide Course?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe list of equipment you require is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set of standard SCUBA equipment – Mask, fins, snorkel, BCD or Wing and regulator set with gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir Cylinder – 2 recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdequate Exposure protection – Drysuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDive Computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife\/Cutting device\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Surface signalling devices – 1 whistle and 1 DSMB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlate and pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring your training with us, we will loan you equipment you do not have as long as you hold the required qualification ie. 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Including:-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf Rescue Review and;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTired Divers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanicked Divers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponding from the shore\/boat\/dock to a responsive diver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Distressed Diver Underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Missing Diver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurfacing an unresponsive diver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnresponsive diver at the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExiting the unresponsive diver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst aid for pressure related injuries and oxygen administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse from shore\/boat to unresponsive (non-breathing) diver at the surface and in open water:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnresponsive diver underwater - where you will search and locate a missing diver during an accident simulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnresponsive diver at the surface - where you will effectively evaluate, tow, in-water rescue breathing, removing equipment, exiting and CPR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut obviously fun and lots of laughter as with any of our courses will be involved.  Yes it is a serious subject and skills we hope you never have to use in anger.  But you will look back on this course with fond memories of that we can guarantee you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do I need to be able to start the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need to be an Open Water diver (any agency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Age: 12 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolder of a recognised CPR certification within the last two years to allow you to qualify - no worries if you do not have or hold,  e.g \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/diverutland.com\/products\/react-right-first-aid-aed-and-o2\"\u003eReAct Right\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMask, Snorkel and wetsuit for the pool, fins if you have.  See our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Package Collection at Dive Rutland\" href=\"https:\/\/diverutland.com\/collections\/packages\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003epackages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn addition for open water a Computer.  \u003cspan\u003eThe other items needed, things like Drysuit and Baselayers will be provided if you are the holder of a\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"SSI Dry Suit Diver available at Dive Rutland\" href=\"https:\/\/diverutland.com\/products\/drysuit-diver-ssi\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#24678d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrysuit Speciality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#24678d\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the open water element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRescue Pocket Mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring your training you will be offered the opportunity to purchase any of these items you do not own, but the Diver Stress and Rescue course is about becoming a confident diver, able to stop issues from occurring, the most confident divers are comfortable in their own equipment.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(36, 103, 141);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(36, 103, 141);\" title=\"New Diver? Unlock Unshakeable Confidence Sooner Than You Think!\" href=\"https:\/\/diverutland.com\/blogs\/news\/new-diver-unlock-unshakeable-confidence-sooner-than-you-think\"\u003eUnlock Unshakeable Confidence Sooner Than You Think, check out this post.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Will I do on the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork through the \u003cstrong\u003eonline e-learning\u003c\/strong\u003e via the SSI App in your own time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with your instructor and support team you will learn, practise, practise and be stress tested in the Rescue Exercises in \u003cstrong\u003econfined water\u003c\/strong\u003e over a number of pool sessions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractise the Rescue Exercises in\u003cstrong\u003e open water\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by two rescue scenarios;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave fun, lots of laughs as well as work hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does the schedule look like for the Stress and Rescue Course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOption 1: Day Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1: 14:00 - 17:45\u003c\/strong\u003e : Classroom Theory \/ Discussions \/ Kit Builds \/ Buddy Checks \/ Fast Track Kit Builds \/ Out of air Practise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1: 18:00 - 20:00 : \u003c\/strong\u003ePool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2: 09:30 - 15:30 : \u003c\/strong\u003eRutland Water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2: 16:30 - 17:4\u003c\/strong\u003e5 : Dive Centre: Kit Builds \/ 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