Cavern Diver / Limited Mine Diver
This program develops cavern and limited mine diving skills within the zone of natural light penetration. It emphasizes self-responsibility, team positioning, and risk management specific to overhead environments.
Program Specifications
- Maximum Depth: Equal to the diver’s previous certification level
- Age Requirements:
- Standard: 15 years old (with parent or guardian authorization) or 18 years old
- Junior Cavern / Junior Limited Mine Diver: 12 to 14 years old (allows diving under the direct supervision of a certified Cavern Diver/Limited Mine Diver or higher)
- Prerequisites:
- Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
- Proof of a minimum of 10 logged dives
- Required Materials: IANTD Cavern Diver Student Kit
- Equipment Requirements:
- Cylinder configuration: Single cylinder with dual outlet valve, double cylinders with dual outlet manifold, OR Sidemount configuration
- Primary and safety reels, primary and backup lights
- Comply with all Equipment Requirements specified in the general Sport Diver Courses overview
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Confined Water Sessions
- Cavern Dive Sessions
- Land Drills
The IANTD Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as: WATER
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
