Tek Lite Cave or Tek Lite Mine Diver

Program Overview

This program is designed to train Advanced EANx Divers (or higher) to safely navigate the main tunnels during cave or mine dives.

Depth Limit:

• Maximum of 150 fsw (45 msw).

Enrollment Prerequisites

To enroll in this program, divers must meet the following criteria:

• Age: Minimum of 18 years old.
• Current Certifications:
  • IANTD Cavern Diver / IANTD Limited Mine Diver (or equivalent).
  • IANTD Advanced EANx Diver (or higher).
• Dive Experience: Proof of a minimum of 35 logged dives after receiving the IANTD Advanced EANx Diver certification.
  • Note: At least 20 of these must be decompression dives using double cylinders or a sidemount configuration.

Equipment & Material Requirements

Training Materials:

• IANTD Tek Lite Cave Diver Student Kit (or Tek Lite Mine Diver Student Kit).

Equipment:

Divers must comply with all general equipment requirements specified for IANTD Tek Lite Diver courses, plus the following:

• Cylinders:
  • Double cylinders with a dual-outlet manifold, OR a Sidemount configuration.
  • One (1) decompression cylinder.
• Other equipment:
  • Reels and guideline markers.
  • Dive lights.
  • Dive slate.
  • Primary cutting tool and a backup cutting tool.

Program Components

To successfully complete the certification, the training must include:

• Academic Sessions
• Land Drills
• Confined Water Sessions
• Cave/Mine Dive Sessions

The IANTD Philosophy

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there!

One of the core differentials in building confident and safe IANTD Divers is our training philosophy, known as W.A.T.E.R.:

• Wisdom
• Attitude
• Training
• Experience
• Repetition