This Program is designed to provide advanced training in cave or mine diving skills to the experienced, certified, responsible cave diver who wishes to conduct dives that warrant Diver Propulsion Vehicle use and techniques. Expose cave or mine divers to conservation concerns and ethical responsibilities that present themselves during Diver Propulsion Vehicle uses either for extended penetration, touring, or exploration.

How deep can you dive with the IANTD Adv. Cave or Mine - Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver Program?

No dives may be conducted to depths greater than the qualification of the student.

What do you need to enroll in this program?

• Certifications requirements:
  • For Advanced Cave - DPV Diver:
    • IANTD Technical Cave Diver or higher or equivalent
  • For Advanced Mine - DPV Diver:
    • IANTD Technical Mine Diver or higher or equivalent.
• Age requirement:
  • A minimum of 18 years of age for Diver qualification with a parent or guardian authorization.
• Dive experience:
  • For Technical Cave:
    • Must provide proof of a minimum of 50 logged Cave Dives.
  • For Technical Mine:
    • Must provide proof of a minimum of 50 logged Mine Dives.

What is the minimum materials requirements?

• IANTD Cave Diver Student Kit.

What this program must include?

• Academic Sessions
• Confined Water Sessions
• Overhead Dive Sessions

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.

A relaxed confident diver is a safe diver who will enjoy exploring inner-space and pursue diving adventures for a lifetime.
by Tom Mount