Take your diving skills to the next level with the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty at Gold Coast Dive Centre. Perfect for improving emergency response techniques, this course combines hands-on training with stunning ocean scenery.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2-3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition with basic swimming skills
Wildlife
History
The Gold Coast has a rich shipping history that dates back to the early 1800s, now celebrated in local dive sites.
Conservation
Gold Coast Dive Centre emphasizes eco-friendly practices, helping to preserve local marine ecosystems.
Gold Coast Dive Centre
Take your diving skills to the next level with the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty at Gold Coast Dive Centre. Perfect for improving emergency response techniques, this course combines hands-on training with stunning ocean scenery.
Gold Coast Dive Centre is a professional dive operator based in Miami, Queensland, offering guided dives, snorkeling, training courses and marine wildlife tours along the Gold and Tweed Coast. The centre runs dive trips to Cook Island Aquatic Reserve, daily double dives, dusk and night dives, and whale watching adventures that operate from the local coastline.
Training includes SSI Open Water Diver, Advanced Adventurer, Enriched Air (Nitrox), Diver Stress and Rescue, and introductory Try Scuba sessions, all taught by SSI-certified instructors who deliver internationally recognised certifications. Boat and Jet Ski Licence courses are delivered with practical training at the Pacific Maritime College location as part of competency-based assessment.
The business focuses on safe, environmentally responsible operations in protected marine areas and uses experienced dive professionals and guides to support small-group experiences. Equipment options, briefing procedures and complimentary refreshments on select trips are provided to enhance guest comfort. Cook Island trips highlight turtle sightings, seasonal leopard sharks, coral habitats and clear visibility two nautical miles from Fingal Head. Night dives reveal nocturnal species such as octopus and eels, while whale watching follows seasonal humpback migration patterns for close wildlife viewing.
Gold Coast Dive Centre works within local marine park regulations and offers SSI training which aligns with industry standards. Prospective divers and snorkellers can expect structured course curricula, guided underwater navigation, and hands-on gas analysis for Nitrox certification. Customer safety, marine stewardship and certified instruction are central to the operator’s public offering. Bookings and information are available through the operator's website.
Location
Miami, QLD
Base for Cook Island trips
Tours Offered
11 Trips
Dives, snorkels, courses, whale watching
Certifications
SSI Certified
Internationally recognised training
Reserve Access
Cook Island
Protected marine reserve departures
Secure SSI training, guided dives, snorkels and whale-watching tours from Miami, Queensland — limited spaces on popular departures.
Stay comfortable in the water
Bring a well-fitted wetsuit to stay warm during open water dives.
Complete certification requirements
Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the specialty before the course begins.
Practice rescue techniques
Focus on mastering rescue skills during pool sessions for better confidence.
Plan for weather conditions
Monitor local weather and ocean conditions leading up to dives for safety.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm during open water dives regardless of season.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Mask & Snorkel
Vital for clear underwater visibility and breathing during surface swims.
Dive Gloves
Provides additional warmth in colder water conditions.
winter
Underwater Slate
Helps communicate and take notes during rescue scenarios.