CCR Adv. Cave or Mine – Survey Diver

This course provides advanced training in cave or mine survey techniques for experienced rebreather overhead divers who wish to map and collect data in underwater cave or mine systems. It covers survey compass use, line measurement protocols, data recording on specialized slates, cartographic representation, and conservation ethics associated with scientific exploration and data collection in fragile subterranean 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 25 logged CCR cave dives and 35 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 25 logged CCR mine dives and 35 mine diving hours on the rebreather unit to be used
• 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 survey slate and equipment necessary for underwater data recording

Course Structure

• Academic Sessions
• Land Drills
• 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