RCCR Cavern and Limited Mine Diver

This program develops rebreather cavern and limited mine diving skills within the zone of natural light penetration. It emphasizes self-responsibility, team positioning, line protocol, and risk management specific to overhead environments using a closed-circuit rebreather.

Program Specifications

• Maximum Depth: Equal to the diver’s previous certification level
• Prerequisites:
  • Must be qualified as an IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent
  • Proof of a minimum of 20 dives and 25 hours on the specific rebreather unit to be used
• Required Materials: IANTD Cavern Diver Student Kit
• Equipment Requirements:
  • Must fulfill all Equipment Requirements specified in the IANTD Rebreather Diver Courses – General Standards
  • Open-circuit bailout cylinder (minimum $30\text{ ft}^3$ / 4 liters)
  • Primary/safety reels and primary/backup lights

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