ERDI ERD Tender Training in Stuart, Florida
ERDI • Public Safety Training
A good tender is an active part of the dive team. The tender maintains communications, manages the line and helps the diver work within the plan. ERD Tender prepares surface-support personnel for that role without requiring them to become scuba divers.
Who this course is for
- Minimum age 18.
- Current CPR, first aid and oxygen administration qualifications.
- Ability to participate in the practical surface-support exercises and complete required paperwork.
Course structure
This is a non-diving public safety support course. Standards provide approximately two hours of classroom training, four hours of confined-water practical work and six hours of open-water practical work. Open-water exercises are conducted in daylight. The tender works from the surface; the practical environment does not turn the course into a diver certification.
What you will work on
- Diver–tender communications and agreed line signals.
- Line handling, equipment checks and diver assistance.
- Tender safety, personal flotation and appropriate support equipment.
- Monitoring the dive and responding to simulated team emergencies.
Scope and safety
ERD Tender certifies the tender role. It does not authorize the graduate to perform public safety dives as a diver. Team-specific procedures and ongoing practice remain part of operational readiness.
Plan your course with Stuart Scuba
We confirm candidate eligibility, the equipment plan, course schedule and a written quote before enrollment. Public safety teams serving Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Jupiter, West Palm Beach and Vero Beach can contact us to discuss training logistics.
Call (772) 600-8288 or ask about ERDI ERD Tender.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a scuba certification?
No. ERD Tender is a non-diving surface-support qualification.
Is it an online-only course?
No. Tender qualification includes practical surface-support training and evaluation.
Will I be certified to dive?
No. A public safety diver qualification is separate.
What equipment does a tender use?
Training includes a personal flotation device, appropriate gloves and cutting tools, and the team’s visual, audio and line communication equipment.
Where is the course organized?
Contact Stuart Scuba in Stuart, Florida. We confirm the classroom, practical training sites and meeting details before you enroll.
Can our team arrange a group course?
Yes. Tell us your team size, existing qualifications, equipment and training goals so we can review the course plan.
Is a particular course date guaranteed?
Course dates, instructor availability and suitable training conditions are confirmed before booking.
How much does the course cost?
Request a course quote. We will confirm tuition, materials, equipment arrangements and any site or charter costs before you commit.
Is rental equipment included?
Equipment arrangements are confirmed in the course quote. Tell us what you own and what you need before enrollment.
Can I use my own equipment?
Bring your equipment list for review. Equipment must suit the course, fit properly and be maintained for its intended use.
Is certification automatic after attending?
No. Certification requires completion of the required knowledge, practical work and performance evaluations.
Can another agency’s certification meet a prerequisite?
An equivalent may be accepted where the current course standard permits it. Send your certification details for review.
What if I need more practice?
Tell the instructor where you need help. Additional practice and scheduling are discussed before certification decisions are made.
What should I send with an inquiry?
Send the course name, your certifications, relevant experience, equipment and preferred dates. Teams should include the number of candidates.
Can weather change the training schedule?
Yes. Conditions and site suitability determine when practical training can proceed. The schedule is confirmed with the instructor.
Why train the tender separately?
The tender has assigned communications, line handling and surface-support duties. Those skills require practical training and evaluation.
Will this certify our entire agency?
Individual course completion does not certify an entire agency or guarantee compliance with every operational requirement.
Are current first response qualifications important?
Yes. Required CPR, first aid and oxygen qualifications must be current where specified by the course standard.
When is the equipment plan confirmed?
We review the equipment list and course arrangements before enrollment. Tell us what you own and what you need to arrange.
How do I start?
Call (772) 600-8288 or use our contact page. We will review prerequisites and outline the next steps.
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