What skills does the RAID Master Rescue Diver course teach?

The RAID Master Rescue Diver course covers self-rescue techniques, recognising and managing diver stress, helping a panicked diver at the surface and underwater, assisting a tired diver, managing an unresponsive diver (surface rescue, in-water CPR, exiting the water), and coordinating a dive emergency from start to finish including contacting DAN.

What are the prerequisites for the RAID Master Rescue Diver course in Andaman?

You need a RAID Advanced 35 certification (or equivalent Advanced-level certification from another agency), a valid First Aid & CPR or CPR and first aid certification (issued within the last 24 months), and to be at least 12 years old. Full certification is issued from age 15; those aged 12–14 receive a Junior Rescue Diver rating.

How many days is the RAID Master Rescue Diver course in Havelock?

The RAID Master Rescue Diver course at Frogman Adventures takes 3 to 4 days in Havelock Island. Days include both dry skill practice and open water rescue scenario exercises. All training takes place at Havelock's real dive sites.

Why should I take the RAID Master Rescue Diver course before the Divemaster course?

The RAID Master Rescue Diver certification is a mandatory prerequisite for the Divemaster course. Beyond that, the skills you learn — managing emergencies, reading diver behaviour, and leading an emergency response — are exactly what a professional divemaster does on every dive. Rescue Diver training is widely considered the most valuable course in recreational diving.

RAID Master Rescue Diver Course in Andaman - rescue diver training at Havelock Island

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Course Code: FRG-RD-HVL

RAID Master Rescue Diver Course in Andaman

₹25,000 per person, inclusive of GST

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Become a RAID Master Rescue Diver in Havelock, Andaman and learn to prevent and manage underwater emergencies. Widely regarded as the most rewarding course in recreational diving. Rated 4.9 by 1,828 divers on Google.

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About the RAID Master Rescue Diver Course

Ask any Rescue Diver about their certification and they'll spend ten minutes telling you about it. It's the one course people consistently say changed how they dive. The scenarios are stressful by design, Day 3 is tiring, and you'll be running rescues until you get them right. That's also why it works.

Over 3–4 days at Havelock Island, you will learn to prevent diving accidents before they happen, recognise and manage stress in other divers, perform realistic in-water rescues, and run emergency scenarios from start to finish. By the end, you won't just be a safer diver — you'll actually understand what safe diving looks like, and you'll see problems before they become emergencies.

Duration

3–4 Days

Max Depth

Up to 30 Metres

Course Type

Rescue Scenarios

Group Size

Small Groups

Certification

RAID Master Rescue Diver, Lifetime

Location

Havelock Island, Andaman

What's Included

Your course fee covers all knowledge development sessions, confined and open water rescue exercises, equipment rental, and RAID certification processing — everything from the first rescue skill to the card in your inbox.

Included in the Price

RAID Master Rescue Diver certification & digital card
All rescue skill exercises and open water scenarios
Full equipment rental — wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tank
RAID Master Rescue Diver manual or e-learning access
First Aid & CPR refresher if needed
Small-group instruction by our RAID certified instructors

What to Bring

Advanced Open Water certification card (any agency)
Valid First Aid & CPR or first aid/CPR certification
Swimwear and a towel
Water bottle — this course is physically demanding
Comfortable clothes for surface rescue drills

Skills You Will Master

Self-rescue — recognise and manage problems with yourself
Stress recognition — spot a troubled diver before panic sets in
Panicked diver rescue — approach and control without being dragged down
Submerged unresponsive diver — locate, bring to surface, assess
Rescue breathing on the surface — in the water, while towing
Exit & handover — efficient beach/boat exit and emergency handover
Missing diver procedures — when to search, when to call help
Full rescue scenarios — combining all skills under realistic conditions

After Certification

Mandatory prerequisite for the RAID Divemaster course
Dive with far greater situational awareness and confidence
Qualify for RAID specialty courses and leadership paths
Lifetime certification — no expiry, no renewals

What You Need Before You Start

The Rescue Diver course is the first time RAID requires you to demonstrate first aid knowledge alongside diving skills. The entry requirements reflect this — but they're all very achievable if you've completed your Advanced course.

Advanced Open Water Certified

A RAID Advanced 35 (or equivalent from any agency — RAID, SSI, NAUI, etc.) is the minimum diving prerequisite. Junior Advanced divers are also eligible.

First Aid & CPR / First Aid Certification

A valid First Aid & CPR, first aid, or CPR certification within the past 24 months is required. We can provide the First Aid & CPR course at Frogman if you need it — ask us before booking.

Minimum Age: 12 Years

Junior Rescue Diver certification available from age 12. Full Rescue Diver certification from age 15. All divers under 18 require parental consent.

Reasonable Fitness Level

The Rescue Diver course is the most physically demanding recreational diving course. You will be towing, lifting, and performing rescues repeatedly. A basic level of swimming fitness is important.

Medical Fitness

Standard RAID medical declaration completed on Day 1. If you have any cardiovascular, respiratory, or significant health conditions, consult a diving doctor beforehand.

Pre-Study Recommended

Reading through the RAID Master Rescue Diver manual or completing e-learning before arrival means you can spend more time in the water and less time in sessions. Contact us to set up e-learning access.

Your 3–4 Day Schedule

The Rescue Diver course builds systematically — each session introduces new skills that you then combine in increasingly complex scenarios. By Day 3, you'll be running full open-water rescue situations from start to finish.

Day 1

Self-Rescue & Stress Recognition

Introduction to rescue thinking — how accidents happen and how to stop them before they start. Confined water skills: self-rescue techniques, managing equipment problems, recognising and approaching a distressed diver on the surface. Knowledge review sessions between water time.

Day 2

In-Water Rescues & Emergency Response

Open water session at Nemo Reef or Elephant Beach. Panicked diver approach and control, passive and active rescues, towing techniques, rescue breathing in the water. Emergency equipment briefing: oxygen, first aid kit, rescue buoy. Missing diver procedures and search patterns.

Day 3

Unresponsive Diver & Full Scenarios

The most challenging day. Submerged unresponsive diver search and recovery, rescue breathing while towing, exit procedures with an unresponsive diver, emergency handover to shore team. Combination scenarios where you manage the full emergency sequence from detection to handover.

Day 4 (If Needed)

Scenario Review & Certification

Additional practice on any skills that need polish, followed by a final integrated scenario sign-off. Once all exercises are completed and knowledge reviews approved, your RAID Master Rescue Diver certification is processed and your digital card issued — valid for life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Almost every Rescue Diver graduate says the same thing: it completely changed how they dive. You stop being a passive participant and start actively reading your environment and your buddies. The skills are practical, the scenarios are realistic, and the confidence you gain has no equivalent in any other recreational course.

RAID accepts any valid first aid and CPR certification from a recognised training organisation — this includes St John Ambulance, Red Cross, and many others. The certification must be current (typically within 24 months). If you're unsure whether yours qualifies, send us a photo of the card and we'll check for you.

Yes — it is the most physical recreational diving course. You'll be towing divers, performing surface rescues, and doing repeated drills in the water. You don't need to be an athlete, but a basic level of swimming fitness is important. If you can swim 300 metres comfortably, you're ready.

Yes — Rescue Diver is a mandatory prerequisite for the RAID Divemaster course. If becoming a professional diver is your goal, the Rescue Diver course is your next essential step. It's also the best preparation for the leadership responsibilities a Divemaster takes on.

Yes — but in a controlled, staged way. Your instructor will simulate various emergency scenarios and you'll perform the appropriate rescue response. This is the best part of the course. It's realistic enough to feel meaningful but structured so there's no real danger. By the end you'll have "rescued" your instructor multiple times.

Yes — we offer the First Aid & CPR course at Frogman. It's typically a half-day course covering CPR, first aid, and emergency oxygen. You can do it the day before the Rescue Diver course starts. Contact us to arrange the combined package.

The listed price of ₹25,000 is inclusive of GST, so the amount you see is the amount you pay. Your invoice shows the GST breakdown.

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Rahul Sharma

March 2025

★★★★★

Day 2 was hard — lots of drills, in full kit, and you're tired by the end of it. Day 3 is when everything connects and you run the full scenarios. Went from "I know what rescue breathing is" to actually doing it in the water with a towed unresponsive diver. Took five years of diving to get here and wish I'd done it sooner.

Priya Iyer

January 2025

★★★★★

The towing drills are harder than they sound — full kit, open water. But the difficulty is the point. By the time we did the unresponsive diver scenario I knew exactly what I was doing. Every Advanced diver should do this course.

Karthik Venkatesan

February 2025

★★★★★

Did the First Aid & CPR and Rescue Diver back to back at Frogman — seamless experience. The Rescue Diver instructors were excellent at making scenarios realistic without being scary. I now dive completely differently — I actually read the water and watch my buddy properly.

Nandini Reddy

December 2024

★★★★★

I read all the reviews before booking and they all said the same thing. Figured it was exaggerated. It wasn't. The scenarios are genuinely hard, the towing drills will tire you out, and finishing it feels earned in a way most certifications don't. The Frogman instructors are very good at calibrating the difficulty correctly.

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dileep chavatoday

We had a wonderful and hassle free experience with frogman. Very friendly people and had a great time
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Must try .. awesome experience.. supportive staff .. thnku
Shailesh D2 days ago

Our visit to Havelock (Govind nagar Beach) with Frogman for scuba diving and snorkeling was an absolutely amazing experience. Everything was organized very well by Mr. Suchit Sir, who was present throughout the entire experience and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times.
The team was extremely professional, supportive, and friendly. Safety was clearly their top priority, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Underwater, we saw beautiful corals and a wide variety of colorful fish in the deep sea it was truly a different and unforgettable world.
I sincerely thank the entire Frogman team and everyone who supported us during the activity. I would highly recommend Frogman to anyone visiting for scuba diving or snorkeling. Keep up the great work, guys!
Thank you, Frogman 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸!
Shraddha Rathod2 days ago

It was an amazing experience for us.All the instructors and divers were patient teachers. They took us to exact spots where we got to see many corals and fishes.🥳
Dhruvi Rathod2 days ago

It's very wonderful. They show a different world that exists under our water in Havelock with Frogman. The staff is very experienced and helpful. Great time.
Prashant Kumar3 days ago

For Professional and cool scuba experience , these guys are awesome :)
Ranjani H G Vakoda4 days ago

We took early morning slot and the view was too good. Divers Bhaskar and Neelkanta took us for scuba diving in Andaman with Frogman. It was definitely a beginner friendly diving experience. Had an amazing time.
Sreya Ann Pius4 days ago

I’ve been scuba diving three times, and this was my second dive with Frogman. Once again, it was an amazing experience! Everything was absolutely worth every penny, and I couldn’t have asked for a better diving experience. Highly recommend Frogman to anyone looking to explore the underwater world. Definitely an experience worth having!
Jyoti Sharma4 days ago

best experience
Shishupal Tayade4 days ago

Nice place for scuba diving. Instructor is very nice. Nice trained persons..My experience is very nice. I will try again to come such a nice place.
Raj Mangal4 days ago

This is such a nice place for scuba diving and other under water activities. Staffs are very comparative and very helpful.
Thanks a lot of all frogman teams.
Rahul Arya4 days ago

I highly recommend scuba diving in Havelock Island with Frogman. The trainers are well trained and handled everything well if you have any kind of fear.

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