Search and Recovery Diver Instructor
€300.00
This Package Includes
Search and Recovery Diver Instructor1
- Search and Recovery Diver Instructor Course
Additional1
- PADI Instructor Specialty Application Fee 2026 (each) (€63.00)
PADI Instructor Specialities
Search and Recovery Diver Instructor
★★★★★
5.0
|
17 five-star reviews
Teach divers to locate and recover lost objects using search patterns and lifting devices.
1 day
Duration
PADI Instructor Specialities
Level
PADI
Certification
Next course
Next date
Contact us for dates
Course price
From €300.00
Team
IDC Sardegna
About this course
Search and Recovery Diver Instructor
Qualify to teach the PADI Search and Recovery Diver specialty.
You teach search patterns, lifting devices and dive planning, with an emphasis on problem-solving, risk assessment and task management underwater.
Useful in training environments, lakes and professional diving contexts.
Course structure
Stage 1
Course standards
The PADI Search and Recovery Diver course: standards, search patterns and lifting techniques.
Classroom
Stage 2
Knowledge development
How to teach search planning, knots and the safe use of lift bags.
Classroom
Stage 3
Practical application
Run search patterns and a controlled lift in open water, managing the team and the risks.
Open water
What's included
Instructor-level theory and teaching workshops with the Course Director
Skill demonstration practice to PADI standards
Guidance on running, evaluating and certifying the course
What you'll learn
- Teach search patterns
- Teach safe use of lift bags
- Plan search and recovery dives
- Manage task loading and risk
- Teach and certify the PADI Search and Recovery Diver course
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in teaching status, or an IDC candidate
- PADI Search and Recovery Diver certification or equivalent logged search dives
Packages
Choose the option that suits you.
3 Specialities Bundle
Choose any 3 PADI Instructor Specialities from our full range for one bundle price.
€300.00
This Package Includes
3 Specialities Bundle1
- Search and Recovery Diver Instructor Course
Additional1
- PADI Instructor Specialty Application Fee 2026 (each) (€63.00)
5 Specialities Bundle
Choose any 5 PADI Instructor Specialities from our full range for one bundle price.
€300.00
This Package Includes
5 Specialities Bundle1
- Search and Recovery Diver Instructor Course
Additional1
- PADI Instructor Specialty Application Fee 2026 (each) (€63.00)
Dates & Booking
Ask us for upcoming dates
Package selected: Search and Recovery Diver Instructor · €300.00Change package
Flexible booking
Choose your preferred training dates
This course runs on flexible dates - tell us when suits you and the IDC Sardegna team will confirm instructor availability.
€300.00Request flexible dates →
Where this leads
- More Specialty Instructor ratings
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer (five specialties plus 25 certifications)
What Our Students Say
Real Experiences. Real Achievements.
5.0
★★★★★
Average rating
★★★★★
“🌊 IDC No. 8 – April-May 2026: AMAZING! 🌊 An incredibly intensive course that truly prepares you to become the kind of instructor you wish you had when you first decided to breathe underwater 🤿 It lasted nearly a month online and 10 days in person.💪💪💪 You need to trust the process, because the program is designed not only to teach diving skills, but also to help you grow into a more professional, confident, and…”
★★★★★
“I just did my IDC with IDC Sardegna and it was the most amazing experience in my life. I love all of the staff with all my heart. The support, the training, the organisation and in generall every day was structured perfect. It was a challengig time, but I fully enjoyed it and was able to do a big step in my diving live. Special thanks to the Course Director Luca, who is one of the most inspiring persons I met in my…”
★★★★★
“I did the IDC with them and everything was truly fantastic. They're professional, helpful, and ready to help you both with the course and if you have any issues with the equipment. They truly take care of every detail. Luckily, I don't have to do it again 😄 ✌🏼, but if I did, I'd definitely choose them again.”
Ready when you are
Chat with us