Adv. Cave or Mine – Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver
This program is designed to provide advanced training in cave or mine diving skills to experienced, certified, and responsible divers who wish to conduct dives that warrant the use of a Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) and its associated techniques. The course also exposes divers to the conservation concerns and ethical responsibilities that present themselves when using a DPV for extended penetration, touring, or exploration.
Course Limits and Requirements
- Maximum Depth: Equal to the diver’s previous certification level
- Age Requirement: 18 years old
- Prerequisites:
- For Cave: Must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Cave Diver (or equivalent)
- For Mine: Must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Mine Diver (or equivalent)
- Logged Experience: Proof of a minimum of 50 logged cave/mine dives
- Equipment Requirements: A suitable Diver Propulsion Vehicle appropriate for the planned dives
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Confined Water Sessions
- Cave or Mine Dive Sessions
The IANTD Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of the key differentials in forming a confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as: WATER
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
