RCCR Introductory Cave or Mine Diver

This program provides recreational closed-circuit rebreather (RCCR) divers with a controlled introduction to the cave and mine diving environments beyond the daylight zone, emphasizing basic single-line navigation, stress management, gas planning, and overhead emergency protocols.

Program Specifications

  • Maximum Depth: 132 fsw (40 msw)
  • Minimum Age: 18 years old
  • Prerequisites:
    • For Introductory Cave Diver Track: Must be qualified as an IANTD RCCR Cavern Diver or equivalent
    • For Introductory Mine Diver Track: Must be qualified as an IANTD RCCR Limited Mine Diver or equivalent
    • Logged Experience: Proof of a minimum of 40 logged rebreather dives and 40 hours of underwater time on the specific rebreather unit to be used
  • Required Materials: IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit
  • Equipment Requirements:
    • Approved rebreather unit listed on the IANTD webpage
    • One (1) bailout cylinder
    • Primary/safety reels, primary and backup lights, directional and non-directional cave markers, dive slate, 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

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