Adv. Cave or Mine – No Mount
Program Overview
This program is designed to familiarize experienced, certified technical cave or mine divers with the techniques, equipment, and mindset required for no mount diving activities in an underwater, overhead environment. It enables divers to proficiently assemble and use no mount equipment, safely navigate environments warranting its use (such as small passages, logistics, and restrictions), and understand the associated conservation concerns and ethical responsibilities.
Prerequisites & Requirements
- Age: Minimum 18 years old.
- Certifications:
- Advanced Cave – No Mount: Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced Cave – Sidemount Diver (or equivalent).
- Advanced Mine – No Mount: Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced Mine – Sidemount Diver (or equivalent).
- Experience:
- Cave: Minimum of 50 logged dives as an Advanced Cave – Sidemount diver.
- Mine: Minimum of 50 logged dives as an Advanced Mine – Sidemount diver.
- Depth Limit: Dives cannot exceed the current depth qualification of the student.
Equipment & Materials
- Training Materials: IANTD Advanced Cave Sidemount (Sump Diver) and No Mount Manual.
- Equipment Requirements:
- Compliance with all general IANTD Cave Diver course equipment standards.
- All equipment requirements listed in the IANTD Technical Cave Diver Course.
- Proper No Mount configuration.
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Confined Water Sessions
- Cave or Mine Dives (respectively)
The IANTD WATER Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of the key differentiators in forming confident and safe divers is our core philosophy:
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
