Cave Diver and Mine Diver

Program Overview

This program is designed to train divers in the safe practices, procedures, and techniques required for cave and mine diving.

Depth Limit:

  • Maximum of 150 fsw (45 msw).

Enrollment Prerequisites

Divers may enter this program through one of two distinct routes. All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Route 1: Modular Route (For currently certified Intro Divers)

  • Current Certification: IANTD Introductory Cave / Introductory Mine Diver (or equivalent).
  • Dive Experience: Proof of a minimum of 50 logged dives.

Route 2: Direct Route (Without Intro Cave/Mine Certification)

  • Current Certification: IANTD Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
  • Dive Experience: Proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives.

Equipment & Material Requirements

Training Materials:

  • IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit (or Mine Diver Student Kit, depending on the specific program).

Equipment:

Divers must comply with all general equipment requirements specified in the general Cave/Mine Diver Courses overview, plus the following:

  • Cylinders:
    • Double cylinders with a dual-outlet manifold, OR a Sidemount configuration.
  • Other equipment:
    • Reels and guideline/cave markers.
    • Dive lights (primary and backups).
    • Dive slate or wetnotes.
    • Primary cutting tool and backup cutting tools.

Program Components

To successfully complete the certification, the training must include:

  • Academic Sessions
  • Land Drills
  • Confined Water Sessions
  • Cave/Mine Dive Sessions

The IANTD Philosophy

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there!

One of the core differentials in building confident and safe IANTD Divers is our training philosophy, known as W.A.T.E.R.:

  • Wisdom
  • Attitude
  • Training
  • Experience
  • Repetition

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