Introductory Cave or Mine Diver
This program is designed to provide an introduction to the cave and mine diving environments for sport divers.
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there!
Program Prerequisites
- Age Requirements:
- Minimum 15 years of age with parent or guardian authorization.
- Minimum 18 years of age without authorization.
- Certification Prerequisites: Must hold an IANTD Wreck Diver, IANTD Cavern Diver, IANTD Limited Mine Diver, or an equivalent certification.
- Experience: Must provide proof of a minimum of 30 logged dives.
Depth Limits & Training Scope
- Maximum Depth: No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 132 fsw (40 msw).
- Required Training Components:
- Academic Sessions
- Land Drills
- Confined Water Sessions
- Open Water Dive Sessions
Equipment & Material Requirements
Training Materials
- IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit
Equipment Specifications
- Comply with all equipment requirements specified in the general Sport Diver Courses overview.
- Cylinder Requirements:
- Single cylinder with a dual-outlet valve, OR
- Double cylinders with a dual-outlet manifold, OR
- Sidemount configuration.
- Required Accessories: Reels, primary and backup lights, cave markers, dive slate, primary cutting tool, and a backup cutting tool.
The IANTD Philosophy
One of IANTD’s key differentials in forming confident and safe divers is our core training philosophy known as WATER:
- W – Wisdom
- A – Attitude
- T – Training
- E – Experience
- R – Repetition
