As a Rescue Diver, you will need to master following:

• apply crisis management
• assist in maritime rescue operations
• check diving equipment
• comply with the planned time for the depth of the dive
• deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
• display warnings around dive site
• dive with scuba equipment
• diving vessels systems
• ensure diving operations conform with plan
• ensure health and safety of dive teams
• implement dive plans
• interrupt diving operations when necessary
• perform search and rescue missions
• tolerate stress

More generally, a rescue diver is also versed in:

• comply with legal requirements for diving operations
• coordinate rescue missions
• crisis intervention
• diving equipment
• diving operation requirements
• first aid
• handle stressful situations
• maintain diving equipment
• perform diving interventions
• provide first aid
• react calmly in stressful situations

It also helps to know the following:

• conduct physical examination in emergency
• assess nature of injury in emergency
• assist with emergencies
• critique the dive with the dive team
• maintain equipment