Master Rescue
Think Ahead.
Stay Calm.
Be Ready.
A confident diver knows that great diving isn't just about exploring the underwater world—it's also about being prepared to help yourself and your dive buddy when it matters most.
The RAID Master Rescue course at Bundubaz Adventures is designed to develop your knowledge, awareness and practical skills for responding to diving emergencies. You'll learn to recognise potential problems, practise rescue techniques and build the confidence needed to respond appropriately in challenging situations.
This is a significant step in your diving journey, helping you move beyond personal diving skills towards greater responsibility, awareness and readiness as a diver. RAID's Master Rescue certification focuses on basic self-rescue and assisting other divers.
What You'll Develop
Self-Rescue Skills
Strengthen your understanding of how to recognise and respond to problems that may affect you underwater.
Diver Rescue Techniques
Learn and practise techniques for assisting divers in distress, including appropriate rescue procedures and recovery skills.
Emergency Awareness
Develop the ability to recognise potential problems, manage stress and respond in a controlled, safety-focused manner.
Buddy & Team Safety
Build stronger communication, awareness and teamwork skills to help you support your dive buddy.
Practical Rescue Training
Your Master Rescue Journey:
Theory & Digital Learning
Complete the required online academic presentations, quizzes and examination through
RAID FREe-Learning.
Confined-Water Skills
Practise rescue-related skills and demonstrate competency under instructor supervision.
Stamina & Rescue Preparation
Complete the required stamina exercises and prepare for practical rescue scenarios.
Open-Water Training
Complete the required open-water training, including rescue skills and practical assessment.
According to the RAID General Diving Standards V58, the Master Rescue certification requirements include a minimum of four open-water dives with at least 2.5 hours of underwater training, alongside the other prescribed course requirements.
Who Is Master Rescue For?
This course is intended for divers who are ready to develop their rescue skills and take greater responsibility for their own safety and that of others.
RAID's published prerequisites include:
Minimum age of 15 years.
At least 12 hours logged in an open-water environment.
RAID Advanced 35 or equivalent certification, or an Open Water certification with the required specialties.
Current First Aid and Oxygen Provider certification, or equivalent.
Completion of the required registration and paperwork.
Prerequisites must be confirmed with your RAID instructor before booking.
More Than A Rescue Course
At Bundubaz Adventures, we believe that becoming a better diver means continuing to learn, practise and develop.
Master Rescue challenges you to think beyond your own dive experience. It encourages awareness, preparation and teamwork—skills that can make a meaningful difference in an emergency.
Stay aware. Stay prepared. Be a better buddy.
Ready To Take Your Diving Skills Further?
Rescue Training
Port Edward • Lower South Coast • KZN
Self-rescue & diver assistance skills
Confined-water & open-water training
Ready to become a more capable and prepared diver?
Contact Bundubaz Adventures to discuss prerequisites, training dates and booking.
Learn to respond. Train with purpose. Dive with greater awareness.
Explore. Learn. Rescue.
The Master Rescue course is conducted in accordance with current RAID standards. Training requirements, prerequisites, practical assessments and certification are subject to the applicable RAID standards and instructor assessment.
