CCR Adv. Cave or Mine – DPV Diver
This course provides advanced training in cave or mine diving skills for experienced rebreather overhead divers who wish to utilize Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs) for extended penetration, touring, or exploration. It covers DPV operation, gas and battery management, towing/failure protocols, and environmental conservation ethics specific to scooter use in delicate overhead environments.
Program Specifications
- Maximum Depth: Equal to the maximum qualification depth of the student
- Prerequisites:
- For Cave Track:
- Must be qualified as an IANTD CCR Cave Diver (or equivalent)
- Proof of a minimum of 50 logged rebreather cave dives and 50 cave diving hours on the rebreather unit to be used
- For Mine Track:
- Must be qualified as an IANTD CCR Mine Diver (or equivalent)
- Proof of a minimum of 50 logged rebreather mine dives and 50 mine diving hours on the rebreather unit to be used
- For Cave Track:
- Required Materials: IANTD CCR Cave Diver Student Kit (for CCR Cave Level)
- Equipment Requirements:
- Must fulfill all Equipment Requirements specified in the IANTD Rebreather Diver Courses – General Standards
- Complete equipment rig required for the IANTD CCR Cave Diver course
- Suitable Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) appropriate for the planned cave or mine dives
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Confined Water Sessions
- Open Water Sessions
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
