CCR Cave Diver

This program trains rebreather divers in advanced cave penetration and exploration techniques beyond the main line, including complex navigation (jumps, gaps, and traverses). It covers gas management strategies for overhead rebreather operations, lost line and lost diver procedures, and the application of Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) and oxygen for decompression bailouts.

Program Specifications

• Maximum Depth: 132 fsw (40 msw)
• Minimum Age: 18 years old
• Prerequisites:
  • Standard Entry Track:
    • Must be certified as an IANTD RCCR Introductory Cave Diver (or equivalent or higher)
    • Proof of a minimum of 50 logged rebreather dives
  • Direct Entry Track (Without Introductory Cave Certification):
    • Must be certified as an IANTD CCR Advanced EANx Diver (or equivalent or higher)
    • Proof of a minimum of 100 logged rebreather dives
• Required Materials: IANTD Rebreather Cave Diver Student Kit
• Equipment Requirements:
  • Approved rebreather unit listed on the IANTD webpage
  • One (1) bailout cylinder
  • Two (2) decompression cylinders
  • Primary/safety reels, directional and non-directional cave markers, primary and backup lights, primary cutting tool, and a backup cutting tool

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