PADI Rescue Diver
Learn to prevent problems, recognise diver stress and respond more effectively when another diver needs help.
Full pathway + Tec 40
Reach Master Scuba Diver—and take your first step into technical diving.
This complete pathway is for Advanced Open Water divers who want to develop strong rescue capability, earn five qualifying PADI Specialty Diver certifications and begin technical-diving training. Tec 40 is included in addition to the five specialties, along with a bonus Recreational Avelo Diver Course.
What the package includes
The package combines the complete post-Advanced recreational pathway with a separate entry into technical diving.
Emergency First Response
Build practical CPR and first-aid skills that support Rescue training and wider emergency readiness.
Five PADI Specialty certifications
Complete five qualifying recreational specialties through the structured combination shown below.
Technical course
PADI Tec 40
Begin the transition from no-stop recreational diving to limited decompression diving with dedicated technical training.
Bonus course
Recreational Avelo Diver
Experience the Avelo System through an additional course included in the package and valued at $699.
Your five qualifying PADI specialties
These five certifications satisfy the specialty-training component of the Master Scuba Diver pathway. Tec 40 and Recreational Avelo Diver sit alongside them and do not replace them.
Three included
Core specialties
- Deep Diver
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Equipment Specialist
Fourth specialty
Equipment configuration
- Sidemount Diver
Choose one
Practical diving skills
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Underwater Navigator
- Dry Suit Diver
Want to complete PADI Freediver as well? Freediver follows a separate PADI pathway and is not counted among the five Specialty Diver certifications in this package. Ask Abyss about adding it separately.
What Tec 40 adds to your pathway
Tec 40 is the bridge between recreational no-stop diving and technical decompression diving. The course includes knowledge development, practical applications and four training dives. Successful completion qualifies you to make limited decompression dives to 40 metres and use up to 50 percent oxygen as a decompression gas.
Tec 40 entry requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, or qualifying equivalent
- PADI Enriched Air Diver, or qualifying equivalent
- PADI Deep Diver or proof of 10 dives to 30 metres or deeper
- At least 30 logged dives
- Diver Medical Form signed by a physician within the previous 12 months
How this package prepares you
- Enriched Air Nitrox is included
- Deep Diver is included
- Rescue Diver is included
- Abyss will schedule Tec 40 after its prerequisites are met
- Technical equipment requirements are additional
Your pathway at a glance
- Begin from Advanced Enter with Advanced Open Water certification or a recognised equivalent.
- Build rescue capability Complete Emergency First Response and PADI Rescue Diver.
- Earn five specialties Complete the qualifying recreational combination included in the package.
- Complete Tec 40 Begin technical training after meeting the age, experience and medical requirements.
- Reach 50 dives Once all MSD requirements are verified, apply for the Master Scuba Diver rating.
Before you book
- Minimum age for this package: 18 years
- Advanced Open Water certification, or equivalent
- Enough time to complete all included courses within 12 months
- Access to suitable recreational and technical equipment, or separately arranged hire where available
Advanced Open Water is not included. If you have not yet completed it, view the Advanced Open Water course or speak with Abyss before booking.
What you are working towards
- Stronger rescue awareness and emergency-response capability
- Five qualifying PADI Specialty Diver certifications
- The training needed for the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating
- A PADI Tec 40 certification and a pathway towards further technical training
Master Scuba Diver and Tec 40 are separate achievements. The MSD rating requires at least 50 logged dives; Tec 40 has its own 30-dive, age and medical entry requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tec 40 replace one of the five specialties?
No. This package retains five qualifying PADI Specialty Diver certifications and includes Tec 40 as a separate technical-diving course.
Can I begin the package before I have 30 logged dives?
You can complete the recreational parts of the pathway first. Tec 40 will be scheduled only after you meet its certification, age, experience and medical requirements.
Do I receive the Master Scuba Diver rating automatically?
No. After completing the required certifications, you must also provide evidence of at least 50 logged dives before the rating can be processed.
Is technical-diving equipment included?
No. The package price covers the listed training only. Equipment rental and gear hire are not included, and Tec 40 has specific equipment requirements.
How long do I have to complete the pathway?
All courses included in the package must be completed within 12 months of booking.
Package terms and conditions
- The package includes PADI Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response, five qualifying PADI Specialty Diver courses, PADI Tec 40 and the bonus Recreational Avelo Diver Course.
- The five specialty courses are the combination listed on this page. Tec 40 and Recreational Avelo Diver do not replace any of the five qualifying PADI specialties.
- Advanced Open Water certification, or a qualifying equivalent, is required and is not included.
- Tec 40 training is subject to meeting all current PADI prerequisites, including minimum age, certifications, logged-dive experience and a physician-signed medical form.
- The course fee covers training only. Equipment rental and gear hire are not included.
- All included courses must be completed within 12 months of the booking date.
- Receiving the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating requires proof of the required certifications and at least 50 logged dives.
Not sure whether you are ready for this pathway?
Tell the Abyss team which certifications you hold, how many dives you have logged and what technical diving you want to work towards.
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